Discover Villa Del Prado

When choosing a stay in Villa Del Prado, several themes stand out: sacred architecture and festival traditions, trails through hilly countryside, the Río Alberche and the wine industry. If you are looking for a hotel in the area, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your trip.

Churches, Cultural Heritage and Festival Traditions

The Gothic Church of Santiago Apóstol dates from the 15th century and is designated a Bien de Interés Cultural. The Baroque Chapel of Nuestra Señora de la Poveda dates from the 17th century and houses the image of the town’s patron saint.

The Día de la Caridad de la Virgen de la Poveda includes a pilgrimage to the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Poveda, an open-air Mass, the distribution of bread and three human towers performed by residents in honor of the Virgin. The traditional food eaten at this festival is Empaná: sweet bread dough filled with pieces of chorizo. The second chamber of the Herrerian church tower displays liturgical objects, including chalices, patens, reliquaries and priestly vestments. Check opening arrangements before visiting.

Hilly Countryside, Water and Trails

The Camino vecinal a Pelayos de La Presa passes through hilly countryside with native holm oaks, rockroses and pines. The Comunidad de Madrid’s autumn 2025 program described Las Fuentes as a guided circular walk: 4.75 kilometers, easy, and with 60 meters of cumulative elevation gain. The walk focused on the history and cultural heritage of Villa Del Prado. Check the details locally before setting out.

The route along the disused railway line lies within El Gurugú municipal nature park. For cycling trips, the seventh stage of the TransCAM is also relevant: it runs from Griñón to Villa Del Prado, crossing the Guadarrama and Alberche rivers along the way.

The banks of the Río Alberche offer clear water suitable for swimming and white-sand beaches. Check local conditions before swimming. The river also irrigates Villa Del Prado’s vineyards, olive groves and vegetable-growing areas, connecting the landscape with local agriculture.

Wine, Events and Getting Around

The Feria Huerta y Vino is held annually in Villa Del Prado’s Plaza Mayor. It includes wine tastings, tomato and olive oil tastings, and wine tourism activities. Check the dates for the year of your visit. The Museo del Vino en Villa del Prado is located at Plaza Mayor 1, 28630 Villa Del Prado, Madrid; check current visitor arrangements before visiting.

At Bodega Vinos de la Poveda, you can learn about the winemaking process, taste some wines and walk through nearby vineyards. The same winery is also called Bodega Cooperativa Virgen de la Poveda. Visitor experiences include guided tours of the winery and vineyards, as well as expert-led tastings. Check the arrangements in advance.

Bodega Sampedro is a family winery with origins in the 19th century; its vineyards include some century-old vines. It produces vermouth, including a sweet white vermouth made from a family recipe since 2019. Wine tourism experiences with guided tours and tastings began there in 2021. Check current arrangements before planning a visit.

The Villa Del Prado Tourist Office is located on Calle Nuestra Señora de la Poveda, on the ground floor of the Centro Cultural Pedro de Tolosa, next to the Plaza Mayor. Confirm the location before you travel.

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