Rivas-Vaciamadrid

Introduction

Located in the southeast of the Madrid metropolitan area, Rivas-Vaciamadrid offers you a blend of urban proximity and natural beauty. You can explore this region just a short distance from central Madrid, where the landscape transitions into a significant ecological center.

Much of the municipality is integrated into the Lower Manzanares and Jarama Rivers Regional Park. Within this protected area, you can experience a diverse environment featuring numerous lakes and various species of wildlife and fauna where the Manzanares river flows into the Jarama.

What to see and do

You can explore the local landscape by visiting the Centro de Interpretación de la Naturaleza Laguna de El Campillo to learn about the surrounding environment. History and architecture are also present in the area, where you can see the Parroquia San Marcos, the Puente ferroviario la Poveda, and the Trincheras Guerra Civil.

Other points of interest include:

• Katherine
• Sortilegio

Three days in Rivas-Vaciamadrid

Day one, you can explore the local history and architecture of the area. You might visit the Parroquia San Marcos or walk across the Puente de Poveda to experience the local surroundings.

Day two, you can head toward the natural landscapes nearby. You can spend your time within the Jarama Rivers Regional Park or explore the areas near the Manzanares and Jarama rivers.

Day three, you can visit the Interpretación Naturaleza Laguna at El Campillo or see the Trincheras Guerra Civil to learn more about the region's past.