El Vellón
City in Madrid, Spain
Overview
El Vellón is a small, historic town north of Madrid, known for its tranquil atmosphere, stone buildings, and proximity to the Sierra de Guadarrama. Visitors will enjoy local hospitality, scenic rural landscapes, and easy access to outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Madrid
Population
2,166
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.77°, -3.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,590
Local Cost
$1,030
Local Income
$1,400
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
11.1°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
2.8°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
-13.3°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
524 mm
Internet Speed
286 Mbps
Upload
284 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
MAD
Distance
30 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.