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Navacerrada, Madrid

Provincia de Madrid · Madrid · Spain · 2,402 residents

Photos: 1, 2, 3 · Wikimedia Commons

Navacerrada is a village in Provincia de Madrid, Madrid, Spain, home to around 2,402 people. There are 3 notable places to see in and around town, including Guadarrama National Park and Valdesquí. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 40 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.

Why go

  • Sights worth the trip: Guadarrama National Park, Valdesquí and plaza de toros de Navacerrada.
  • Best weather from July to August: daytime highs between 29°C and 29°C with little rain.
  • 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 Navacerrada

Ranked by how well known they are.

  • Guadarrama National Park1protected area

    Guadarrama National Park

    4 miles from the centre · Photo

    national park in Spain

  • Valdesquí2ski resort

    Valdesquí

    5 miles from the centre · Photo

    winter sport area in Spain

  • plaza de toros de Navacerrada3amphitheatre

    plaza de toros de Navacerrada

    In the centre · Photo

    bullring in Navacerrada, Spain

Tours & tickets in Navacerrada

Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Navacerrada can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.

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Where to stay in Navacerrada

Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Navacerrada are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.

Hire a car

The easiest way to reach Navacerrada and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 40 min away.

Best time to visit Navacerrada

July to August: daytime highs between 29°C and 29°C with little rain.

  1. 8°CJan68 mm
  2. 9°CFeb38 mm
  3. 12°CMar92 mm
  4. 17°CApr16 mm
  5. 18°CMay65 mm
  6. 23°CJun74 mm
  7. 29°CJul7 mm
  8. 29°CAug8 mm
  9. 21°CSept78 mm
  10. 16°COct169 mm
  11. 12°CNov56 mm
  12. 9°CDec26 mm

Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.

Full monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSun
Jan8°C1°C68 mm6 h
Feb9°C1°C38 mm8 h
Mar12°C3°C92 mm9 h
Apr17°C6°C16 mm12 h
May18°C8°C65 mm13 h
Jun23°C12°C74 mm12 h
Jul29°C17°C7 mm14 h
Aug29°C17°C8 mm13 h
Sept21°C11°C78 mm11 h
Oct16°C9°C169 mm7 h
Nov12°C5°C56 mm7 h
Dec9°C1°C26 mm7 h

Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.

Getting there from the UK

By air

  • Madrid (MAD)29 miles, about 40 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Salamanca (SLM)79 miles, about 1 h 52 min by road
  • Valladolid (VLL)80 miles, about 1 h 54 min by road

By car and ferry

Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 40 min without stops.

Navacerrada is good for

Around Navacerrada

Towns and villages within an hour or so.

Questions people ask

Is Navacerrada worth visiting?

Yes. Navacerrada is known for Guadarrama National Park, Valdesquí and plaza de toros de Navacerrada. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.

When is the best time to visit Navacerrada?

July to August, with daytime highs between 29°C and 29°C with little rain.

How do I get to Navacerrada 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, 79 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 40 min.

What is near Navacerrada?

Madrid (27 miles), Segovia (16 miles), Ávila (36 miles) and San Lorenzo de El Escorial (12 miles) are all within an hour or so.

Where is Navacerrada?

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