Chinchón town
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Description
Chinchón is a town situated 50km to the southwest of Madrid and known for its historic centre, especially its Plaza Mayor built between the 15th and 17th century. The square is surrounded by three-storey houses with arcades and wooden balconies (234 of them!). It regularly hosts activities such as festivals, theatre and bullfights. Other highlights within the town include the century Clock Tower built in 1755 that chimes every half hour, the 16th Church of Our Lady of the Assumption (different styles ranging from Gothic to Baroque) which includes a Goya painting inside, the 17th century Convent of San Agustín (transformed into a parador), and the Castillo de los Condes on the outskirts of town.
Access & Transport
By car from Madrid, drive along the A-3 then get on the M-317 at exit 41 and onto the M0316 past Valdelaguna. Alternatively, you can head south on the A-4 and take exit 29 onto the M-404 all the way to your destination. The bus company La Veloz operates bus 337 between Plaza Conde Casal and Chinchón. It also runs bus 430 from/ to Aranjuez.
Instructions & Recommendations
The town is a popular day trip from Madrid and get busy on weekends so you may want to schedule accordingly. You can check the schedule of events on the municipal website here: http://www.ciudad-chinchon.com/turismo/index.php This activity is well combined with a visit of the town of Ocaña or Aranjuez with its Royal Palace and Gardens.
Environmental & Social
The main activities in the town have a low carbon footprint. Tourism is a welcome injection of activity and revenues in the local economy even though there are signs of over-commercialisation
Conclusion
Chinchón main draw is by far the distinctive and picturesque Plaza Mayor but there is a handful of other buildings worth a quick visit. We think it is a good day trip option from Madrid or for those transitioning between the capital and the Province of Toledo.
Key positive
Original and photogenic Plaza Mayor
Easy to get to from Madrid
Key negative
Quite busy with Madrileños on weekends and public holidays
Suitability
Suitable for all ages. Most areas and buildings are accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 50m
est. visit time:3h 30m
Sunrise / early morningNo
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightOk
Night – aft. midnightNo