Less than an hour from Madrid we found a charming town, perfect for the most ideal rural getaway

There is no doubt that the surrounding area of ​​Madrid is full of fascinating cities worth visiting: Cercedilla, Madarcos, Patones de Arriba, La Hiruela… places to explore on any weekend.

we talk about Glasses Gallows75 kilometers from the capital, a municipality with a population of about 3,500 and full of fascinating places and, above all, a lot of history, because apparently it was a place of transit for famous people. Isabel the Catholic or Saint Teresa of JesusIt left a good mark on the corners.

Thus, we find this town in the southwest of the Community of Madrid, nestled among pine forests, forests, olive trees and vineyards, enjoying a privileged position and bordering the provinces of Ávila and Toledo, offering us a wide range of services. and excellent infrastructures. to have fun in a big way.

And what can we see in Cadalso de los Vidrios? Many things, the fact is that in its cultural heritage we can highlight, for example: Villena Palace A true gem built by Don Juan Fernández Pacheco, where Queen Isabel was exactly staying and declared a Cultural Property along with its gardens.

To this we can add Los Alamos Fountain Located in front of the palace and is of Muslim origin Church of the Assumption Virgin Mary Gorgeous Gothic-Renaissance style, also classified as an Asset of Cultural Interest.

We can also add Wild House or The Casón de los Austrias is named after that of an old mansion once located in Madrid, on the Plaza del Conde Miranda, where the Municipal Tourist Office is located, and you can’t miss it. Or, of course, Civil Guard Barracks House does not go unnoticed, but also Mudejar church and necropolis La Mezquita.

But in addition to the municipality, which seemed ideal for us, the environment is not short and we can relax enjoying the mountain roads and some fresh air, we can enjoy the wineries and good wine and scenic views.

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Photos | Miguel Angel Masegosa Martínez, Asqueladd, @cadalsopina, Cadalso Tourism Office

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