San Martín De La Vega: Parque Warner, Nature and History

Parque Warner Madrid is located in the municipality of San Martín De La Vega, around 30 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. Five themed areas – Hollywood Boulevard, Movie World Studios, DC Super Heroes World, Old West Territory and Cartoon Village – comprise 34 attractions of varying intensity for all age groups.

When choosing a holiday apartment in San Martín De La Vega, travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions can provide the practical framework. In terms of content, the range extends from Parque Warner Madrid and Parque Regional del Sureste to religious architecture and battle history.

Nature

San Martín De La Vega is one of the 16 municipalities whose territory lies partly within the protected Parque Regional del Sureste. On the outskirts of the town, on the M-506 road towards Arganda, lies Parque Tierno Galván (Parque de los patos). The park was created from a former gravel pit and opened in 1983; it belongs to Parque Regional del Sureste and has a deep lagoon.

Parque Tierno Galván is home to native riverside vegetation. Birds that can be observed there include mallards, coots, European robins and greylag geese. The Los Albardales Ornithological Reserve is located in Soto del Tamarizo and covers approximately eight hectares. It is integrated into Parque Regional del Sureste; its wetland serves numerous bird species as a feeding ground, resting place and even breeding site.

Culture and History

The Iglesia Parroquial de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora in San Martín De La Vega is a 16th-century religious building with a rectangular floor plan, a single nave and a flat-ended chancel.

The Casa-Palacio de Gózquez de Arriba belongs to the affiliated complex of the El Escorial monastery and was built in the 16th century on the orders of Philip II. It consists of four wings forming an inner courtyard that is partially open to the east. The vaulted cellars of the main building were formerly used to store wine jugs.

The Parque Histórico de la Batalla del Jarama is a joint initiative of Arganda del Rey, Morata de Tajuña, San Martín De La Vega and Rivas Vaciamadrid. Various routes convey the heritage of the Spanish Civil War and the remains of the battle. In the participating municipalities, information is available on fortifications and remains, along with educational activities organised throughout the year. San Martín De La Vega has some of the most significant remains of these battles.

Getting Around

The M-301 provides access from Villaverde to San Martín De La Vega and has a cycle lane. Several regular bus routes connect the town with Villaverde Bajo interchange station, where Metro Line 3 stops; the buses stop in San Martín or terminate there.

The „Vuelta en bicicleta por los altos del Pingarrón desde San Martín de la Vega“ cycle loop runs from San Martín De La Vega through the Vega and over the hills on the left bank of the Jarama, offering panoramic views. Natural sites, historic locations and the cycle loop provide different focal points for planning the day.

Other Places

Other places: Villanueva De La Cañada, Daganzo De Arriba, Los Molinos, Valdemanco, Olmeda De Las Fuentes, Mejorada Del Campo, Navalcarnero, Galapagar

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