The best walks and hikes around Villarrubia De Santiago

Chinchón is one of the most picturesque and distinctive towns in the Community of Madrid. Located about 45 kilometers from the capital, it stands out for its Castilian atmosphere and its history linked to the aristocracy and cinema.

Chinchón is one of the most picturesque and distinctive towns in the Community of Madrid. Located about 45 kilometers from the capital, it stands out for its Castilian atmosphere and its history linked to the aristocracy and cinema.

Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful towns in southern Madrid, with a long-standing winemaking and agricultural tradition, its arcaded main square is a must-see.

Chinchón is located in the southeast of the Community of Madrid, nestled between the Tajuña and Tajo rivers. It is one of the most visited towns in Madrid; in fact, it appears on the list of the most beautiful towns in Spain. It was also one of the candidate towns to be the Capital of Rural Tourism in 2022. The most visited area is its Plaza Mayor, a porticoed square from the 15th and 16th centuries. Other highlights include the Castle of the Counts of Chinchón, the Lope de Vega Theater, the Clock Tower, the Convent of the Poor Clares, the five hermitages of San Antón, San Roque, Santa Ana, and those of Nuestra Señora del Rosario and Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia.

A small town near Madrid that is worth visiting to stroll through its streets and enjoy its typical cuisine. Its main attraction is its Plaza Mayor, an example of the architecture of Castilian porticoed squares - with 234 balconies - and where most of the restaurants are concentrated. But it is worth strolling through its streets, going up to see the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, where we can see Goya's painting "The Assumption of the Virgin". In addition, in front of the church there is a viewing point from which there are excellent views of the Plaza Mayor and the entire town. There is also the Clock Tower and the Lope de Vega Theatre, all just a few metres away. Other places of interest are the Parador de Chinchón, a former Augustinian convent; the Castle of the Counts of Chinchón, the Casa de la Cadena, the hermitages of San Antón and San Roque.

One of the best restaurants with traditional cuisine where you can eat in the Plaza Mayor of Chinchón. Good quality cuisine, with large dishes and prices, more or less affordable for the kitchen and dishes that we can taste. We ate some starters and some main courses, and we left delighted. In addition, the restaurant is very cozy.

As an inhabitant, Chinchón is a charming town that is visited by many tourists during the weekends. On sunny days it is practically impossible to find a place on the terraces that surround the Plaza Mayor. But during the weekdays and especially in winter it seems like a ghost town that finally belongs to its inhabitants. Thanks to this, the hospitality industry can survive. The patron saint festivals are in August (12-16).

The locals know it as “los Pinos”. It is a shame how neglected it is, the trees fall down with the wind, everything is very dry and it is dangerous to go on windy days.