Beautiful Villages Near Madrid – Officially Certified by Spain

Spain’s "Los Pueblos Más Bonitos de España" association officially certifies the country’s most picturesque villages. To qualify, they must: ✔️ Have under 15,000 residents ✔️ Boast unique historic architecture & cultural heritage ✔️ Maintain pristine streets & cohesive charm ✔️ Offer tourist services ✔️ Pass rigorous technical & on-site evaluations Continuing from our last post, here’s Part 2 of Madrid’s 🏰 Ayllón (Segovia) 📍 115km from Madrid A medieval gem with 12th-century churches, arches, and palaces. Architectural fusion of Romanesque, Gothic & Renaissance styles. 🌄 Maderuelo 📍 120km from Madrid A perfectly preserved medieval village with an 11th-century castle and Romanesque Santa María Church. Cobblestone lanes that time forgot. 🛕 Bonilla de la Sierra (Ávila) 📍 129km from Madrid Crowned by a 14th-century castle with triple walls and eclectic towers. Don’t miss the Tower of Homage and its original medieval frescoes. 🏛️ Medinaceli (Soria) 📍 136km from Madrid A hilltop mosaic of cultures: Celtic, Roman, Moorish & Christian. Highlights: Roman triple arch, 13th-century castle ruins, and sunset views to die for. To be continued... 🌿 #SpainTravel #HiddenSpain #WorldHeritage #MostBeautifulVillages #OffTheBeatenPath #CulturalGem