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View of El VellónCarlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0

El Vellón

Mountain village

El Vellón is a municipality of the Community of Madrid, Spain. It is known for the Watchtower of El Vellón.

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Village information

Coat of arms of El Vellón
Province
Madrid
Population (INE 2025)
2,281
Altitude
894,388 m
Area (IGN)
34.5 km²
Postcode
28722
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Practical info

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

Getting there

Coordinates: 40.7660° N, 3.5820° 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
28722
Altitude
894,388 m
Population (INE 2025)
2,281 inhabitants
Province / region
Madrid · Madrid
Official website
elvellon.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 El Vellón'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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Where to sleep in El Vellón

1 registered place to stay

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