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Ajalvir

Village

Ajalvir is a town and municipality in the Autonomous Community of Madrid in central Spain, located 26 kilometres (16 mi) north-east of Madrid and 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Alcalá de Henares. It is located in the comarca of Alcalá.

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The name Ajalvir is believed to have derived from the Arabic al-jalaoui, meaning isolated or separated.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Ajalvir
Province
Madrid
Population (INE 2025)
4,868
Altitude
680 m
Area (IGN)
20.4 km²
Postcode
28864
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Practical info

The essentials for getting around Ajalvir without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 40.5344° N, 3.4810° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
28864
Altitude
680 m
Population (INE 2025)
4,868 inhabitants
Province / region
Madrid · Madrid
Official website
villadeajalvir.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Ajalvir's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Ajalvir

2 registered places to stay

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