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Chinchón
Spend one full day in Chinchón, walk the historic centre and return to Madrid in the evening.
Chinchón is a small medieval town near Madrid with a compact historic centre. Its main sights – the circular Plaza Mayor, the 15th‑century clock‑tower, the Renaissance Castillo de los Condes and the former Convent of San Agustín (now a Parador) – can be explored on foot in a half‑day, leaving time for a relaxed lunch and a stroll through the surrounding olive groves.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check)
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds) (check)
- Airport
- MAD
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Chinchón091 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chinchón, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyChinchón is generally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded market areas and watch for uneven cobbles on foot.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 062 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMAD Madrid–Barajas (Direct toll‑road to M‑50/M‑40; bus line 337 connects to Chinchón.).
- Getting aroundThe town’s narrow, hill‑side streets are best explored on foot; private car or bus is needed only for arrival and departure.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in Plaza Mayor café€1.20–2.00 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus 337 ticketcheck€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
- Budget bedParador double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedParador double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedParador double room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MAD Madrid–Barajas (Direct toll‑road to M‑50/M‑40; bus line 337 connects to Chinchón.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (9 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chinchón: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town’s narrow, hill‑side streets are best explored on foot; private car or bus is needed only for arrival and departure.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Parador de Chinchón
Historic convent turned hotel, central location, ideal for a night‑stop.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Parador double room1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €55 | €55 |
| Bus 337 round‑trip from Madrid1 × €8 · check | €8 |
| eSIM, 7‑day data1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €20 |
| Trip total≈ €218 per person per day, bed included | €218≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and intercity train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in Plaza Mayor café | €1.20–2.00 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tapas plate | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bottle of local wine | €5–9 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Bus 337 ticketcheck | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No rail service – the only public link is bus line 337 about every 30 min on weekdays.
- Steep, narrow lanes can be challenging for large luggage or wheelchairs.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- Fire and ambulance
- 062
- General emergency
- 112
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police091
- Fire and ambulance062
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Madrid; other embassies in Madrid.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Madrid → Chinchón, bus 337: ≈ €3–4, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (ˈpweðo paˈɣaɾ kon taˈɾxeta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (ˈdon̪de esˈta el ˈβaɲo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chinchón. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check) · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds) (check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at the Parador for a relaxed evening.
- Include a guided walking tour of the historic centre (check schedule).
- Combine with a wine‑tasting visit to nearby vineyards.
Sources
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