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- Villa de Vallecas is one of the 21 districts of the city of Madrid, Spain. It forms, with the district of Puente de Vallecas, the geographical area of Vallecas.
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Apr 6, 2020 · Top 10 Things to Do in Villa de Vallecas: See reviews and photos of Villa de Vallecas, Madrid (Spain) on Tripadvisor.
- A 30-Minute Walk from Atocha
- A Heavily Bombed Barrio
- Streets of Ghost Buildings
- “Vallecas Nuestro”
- The Working-Class Heroes
- La Ruta de Tapas de Vallecas
From Atocha, you can walk south-east to the frontier of Vallecas, at Puente de Vallecas, in around 30 minutes; alternatively, it’s 10 minutes by metro. You’ll know you’ve arrived when you emerge from beneath a roaring eight-lane overpass to see old houses, multicultural street life, and thriving no-frills bars everywhere you look. Underneath your f...
During the Civil War of 1936-39, Vallecas’s south-western position made it Madrid’s gateway to Valencia, Spain’s second most-important Republican city after Madrid. Franco’s army strategically focussed its attacks on Vallecas, leaving it pocked with shrapnel scars, some of which can still be seen today. When Franco won the war, the fiercely left-wi...
Vallecas is still a relatively poor neighbourhood, one that’s undergoing change at a much slower pace than the centre of Madrid. Buildings are being demolished and nothing is being built in their place. The village-style streets of Vallecas shot to fame in Pedro Almodóvar’s 2006 film, Volver. In the shot below, we see Penelope Cruz walking up Calle...
Vallecas “disappeared” on 22 December 1950 when Madrid’s billowing conurbation swallowed it whole. It may technically belong to Madrid, but I get the feeling walking around that it still doesn’t; it belongs only to the people who live here. Vallecas sticks up for itself because it was forced to. Though poor and sketchy in parts, it has a rebellious...
According to Robbie Dunn, author of Working Class Heroes, football in Vallecas is like a social outlet for the struggles that Vallecanos suffered for years and still suffer to this day. The supporters of football team Rayo Vallecano are a community whose unity is characteristic of the spirit of Vallecas – it’s a close-knit town with a thriving netw...
In one such campaign, the neighbours have taken it upon themselves to bring new life to their barrio. This September, 49 bars took part in a tapas route around Vallecas, and suddenly people who had never even heard of this part of Madrid were filling the barrio’s bars. Vallecas is doing a great job of putting itself on the foodie, culture and night...
Villa de Vallecas, located in the southern part of Madrid, Spain, is a vibrant and historic city with a rich cultural heritage. Founded in the 13th century, this charming neighborhood has grown into one of the largest districts in Madrid today.
Villa de Vallecas is a vibrant district in Madrid, Spain, known for its working-class charm and rich culinary scene. As one of the 21 districts of the city, it forms part of the geographical area of Vallecas along with Puente de Vallecas.
Casco Histórico de Vallecas is a ward of Madrid belonging to the district of Villa de Vallecas. Casco Histórico de Vallecas has about 40,400 residents.
There are 5 ways to get from Madrid City Center to Villa de Vallecas by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
