Rascafría, Madrid
Provincia de Madrid · Madrid · Spain · 1,588 residents
Rascafría is a village in Provincia de Madrid, Madrid, Spain, home to around 1,588 people. There are 2 notable places to see in and around town, including Monasterio de El Paular and Cascadas del Purgatorio. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 46 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Monasterio de El Paular and Cascadas del Purgatorio.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 32 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Rascafría
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Tours & tickets in Rascafría
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Rascafría can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Rascafría are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Rascafría and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 46 min away.
Best time to visit Rascafría
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)32 miles, about 46 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Valladolid (VLL)75 miles, about 1 h 46 min by road
- Salamanca (SLM)85 miles, about 2 h by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 21 min without stops.
Rascafría is good for
Around Rascafría
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Rascafría worth visiting?
Yes. Rascafría is known for Monasterio de El Paular and Cascadas del Purgatorio. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Rascafría from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 46 min by road. Valladolid (VLL) is an alternative, 75 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 21 min.
What is near Rascafría?
Madrid (35 miles), Segovia (13 miles), San Lorenzo de El Escorial (26 miles) and Manzanares el Real (12 miles) are all within an hour or so.