Benjamín Núñez González · CC BY-SA 4.0Mountain village
Ambite is a municipality in the province of Madrid in central Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Alcalá. It has 648 inhabitants (INE 2022) in an area of 26 square kilometres (10 mi2), with a population density of 14.69 hab/km2. It lies 770 metres (2,530 ft) above sea level.
Ambite is home to the Palacio del Marqués de Legarda, which dates to the 17th century. It was built by Alonso de Terante y Cárdenas, the Spanish ambassador in Naples during the reign of King Felipe III.
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The essentials for getting around Ambite without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.
Coordinates: 40.3292° N, 3.1819° O
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.
We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.
There are no events in Ambite's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.
Spring
Thaw and green fields. Some mountain access can stay tricky until May.
Summer
Long days and cool nights. The best time for hikes.
Autumn
Forests at their best and far fewer people.
Winter
Serious winter at this altitude: snow likely and chains in the car. Check the state of the roads before heading up.
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