Robledo de Chavela

City in Madrid, Spain

Overview

Robledo de Chavela is a scenic village set in the Sierra de Guadarrama foothills, just an hour from Madrid. Renowned for its astronomical observatory and historic architecture, the town offers a tranquil escape amid rolling hills and pine forests.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Madrid
Population
4,725
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.50°, -4.24°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,576
Local Cost
$1,050
Local Income
$1,500
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
12.7°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-9.9°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
431 mm
Internet Speed
258 Mbps
Upload
240 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
32
Walk Score
32
Footways
63.0
Airport
Distance

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 3 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 67/100.