Manzanares el Real
City in Madrid, Spain
Overview
Manzanares el Real is a charming small town on the edge of Madrid's Sierra de Guadarrama, known for its iconic 15th-century castle and breathtaking natural landscapes. It's a perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts and history lovers seeking a peaceful retreat close to Madrid.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Madrid
Population
9,550
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.73°, -3.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,621
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$1,550
Cashless
70
English
48
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
40.9°C
Record Low
-8.9°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
447 mm
Internet Speed
714 Mbps
Upload
537 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
4
Parks
3
Transport
69
Walk Score
69
Footways
137.0
Airport
MAD
Distance
36 km
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 76/100.