Colmenar de Oreja, Madrid
Provincia de Madrid · Madrid · Spain · 6,968 residents
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Colmenar de Oreja is a small town in Provincia de Madrid, Madrid, Spain, home to around 6,968 people. There is one notable place to see in and around town, including Museo Ulpiano Checa. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 40 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Museo Ulpiano Checa.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 29 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Colmenar de Oreja
Ranked by how well known they are.
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Tours & tickets in Colmenar de Oreja
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Colmenar de Oreja can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Colmenar de Oreja are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Colmenar de Oreja and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 40 min away.
Best time to visit Colmenar de Oreja
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)29 miles, about 40 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Salamanca (SLM)126 miles, about 2 h 58 min by road
- Valladolid (VLL)134 miles, about 3 h 11 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 18 h 23 min without stops.
Colmenar de Oreja is good for
Around Colmenar de Oreja
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Colmenar de Oreja worth visiting?
Yes. Colmenar de Oreja is known for Museo Ulpiano Checa. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Colmenar de Oreja from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 40 min by road. Salamanca (SLM) is an alternative, 126 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 18 h 23 min.
Is Colmenar de Oreja good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Colmenar de Oreja?
Madrid (27 miles), Alcalá de Henares (26 miles), Aranjuez (13 miles) and Chinchón (3 miles) are all within an hour or so.