OLMEDA DE LAS FUENTES

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Olmeda de las Fuentes is a rural municipality filled with countless corners that always surprise visitors. Located in the heart of Madrid Alcarria, this town is on the eastern metropolitan area of Madrid, within the area of Alcala de Henares and almost bordering Guadalajara.

Location of the municipality

Located in an area of ​​Campinas east of the Community of Madrid, known as the Alcarria of Madrid. The town is located on the slope of a hill, descending into the Arroyo de la Vega who later joins the river Tajuña.

It belongs to the Arganda court, district of the countryside of the Henares, Madrid province.

Neighboring Municipalities

North: Pezuela de Las Torres
South: Villar del Olmo
West: Nuevo Baztán
East: Ambite

Geographical Data

Area: 16,73 Km²
Altitude: 794 m
Latitude: 40°22 8’ ’’N
Longitude: 3°13’14’’ O

History

The first written references are Olmeda on the Middle Ages, twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and always in connection with Alcala de Henares. From (previous few references have construction debris, ceramic and stone industry, very close to the current location of people, from the Bronze Age (1,700 BC). This town would consist of a core, probably associated with it fortified several cores and defensive control of territory, and several “farms” for agricultural production and livestock. In 1564 it acquired the villa and Olmeda category becomes an autonomous town Alcala jurisdiction. In 1714 Don Juan de Goyeneche purchase the lordship of the town of Olmeda of the onion and set its first industry, created primarily to cater to the royal troops of textiles of very good quality. This activity was a time of great splendor in the town's history, both economically and demographically. In 1953, the change of name of the municipality, through its name Olmeda de las Fuentes, given the large number of sources in the term. Emblematic figure in the history of Olmeda de lis Fuentes Pedro Paez, born in 1564, a missionary of the Society of Jesus, linguist, man of action, intellectual and architect, traveled East, Africa, India, built a stone palace of two plants on the shores of Lake Tana and Portuguese wrote in an impressive book, never translated into Castilian, on Ethiopia.

Patrimony

The main monument of Olmeda is the Church of San Pedro, which houses a major art gallery with works by painters such as José Frau, Alvaro Delgado and Alberto Moreno, among others. Besides these, Olmeda has attracted over the years many artists and painters, like Luis Garcia Ochoa, Vela Zanetti, Francisco San José and Pilar Aranda, Eugenio Granell, Joaquín Enrique Azcoaga Valseiro or due to the climate bonanza the richness of its landscapes, the peculiarity of their architecture of steep streets and whitewashed houses, and friendly and open character of its neighbors. Also worth a visit to the Interpretation Center of the Alcarria Madrileña, reserved space to publicize the wealth of the Shire paisa1ística through interpretive panels of the landscape, wildlife and a final panel that reflects the elements used in the work traditional farming. The landscape of moors, hills and valleys that make up the town of Olmeda de las Fuentes unit is part of the landscape of Lower Alcarria, at the lower end of the landscapes that occur along the gradient system-Vegas Central de Madrid. That is, be part of the Alcarria underrepresented in Madrid. Obvious merit consideration elm, from swelling in areas of water, known as “hanging on the Alcarria elm.” In addition to this unique natural environment in Olmeda find a good example of rural architecture of our towns, restored and preserved for the enjoyment of residents and visitors, such as folds and huts stone buildings of small dimensions that can be found in the Heras area.

Festivities and Traditions

Celebrations of Christ of Forgetting : Fourth Sunday of August. The eve night there are fireworks, Mass and procession on the day higher, and large tortilla Valmores Square at night.
Pilgrimage to Valmores : is celebrated on Easter Monday in the mall Valmores.
Spring Festival: Third Saturday in April . Popular picnic with musical performance in a natural environment of unique beauty.
Christmas Market : second Saturday in December. Promotion and sale of handicrafts of the region mainly, and other areas of the community. Throughout the day there are various activities, musical performances, juggling, storytelling crumbs accompanied with chorizo ​​and wine of the earth.

Accommodation

Rural accommodation “House of the Doctor” : Pintor Álvaro Delgado Street, 4 - Phone: 91 873 52 54

Hostelry

El Portón Restaurant El Portón: Major Street, 28
Santiago Bar

Municipal Services

City Council Olmeda de las Fuentes: Villa Square, 2 - Phone: 91 873 52 54
Adult Education: Tuesday and Thursday from 16,30 pm. to 20,30 pm.
Commonwealth of Social Services: Tuesdays from 12.00 am. to 14.00 pm. Social Worker (one day a week)
Young Plan Employment Guidance Service (prior appointment)
Employment and self-service for women (prior appointment)
Space of the Greater (one day a week)
Space of the Woman (one day a week)
Legal advice for women
Special transportation route for people with disabilities

Resource Catalog

Natural Resources

Name Classification Description Other Observations
Vega Stream RTPP Natural: rivers, streams and riparian. It runs along the municipal boundary to the west, north-south direction. Ravines that lead him Valdeñigo, Valdechea, Valdecerrada, Valgrande.
Merinas of Glen RTPP Natural: Roads Livestock It runs along the eastern township, north-south direction. Cross the M-219
Cordel de La Pica RTPP Natural: Roads Livestock South of the town of Olmeda. Villar del Olmo part SW-NE direction to the Glen of the goats. Gives access to the Oak of La Pica.
Vallejo Washing RTPP Natural: Roads Livestock This leaves for the km 20 of the M-219 SE direction to the junction with the Glen of the Merino and Cord Pica.
Villar del Olmo Pathway RTPP Natural: Roads Livestock Out of town south to Arroyo de la Vega and parallel to the M-234.
Important Bird Area (IBA) 394: “Low Alcarria” Other protected natural areas Figure protection by ONG SEO Birdlife remarkable community of steppe birds and an important area of ​​dispersion of various raptors. Critical area Dispersion for Iberian Imperial Eagle. Great Bustard, Lesser Kestrel, Sandgrouse, Stone Curlew, Ratchet, harrier and Montagu's Harrier. Presence of Ganga Ibérica and Black Wheatear. Golden Eagle, Bonelli's Eagle and Peregrine Falcon.
Orchards Orchards periurban Many gardens descending from the interpretive center, irrigated with water from the wells of Olmeda.
La Pica Place Places of scenic value Excellent example of agricultural countryside dotted with isolated specimens of oak, among which the very encinade La Pica, for his volume and longevity.
Urban Core Places of scenic beauty The hamlet situation hanging over the valley, and the careful beauty of it, whitewashed houses with tile Arabic, has one of the most unique rural landscapes and care of all the CAM.
Walk of The Gardens Itineraries. Urban and peri: walks and paths Source Connect Suso, the interpretive center and orchards. There are plans to expand the way to new areas of orchards.
Olmeda Astronomical Observation Astronomical Observation Areas Olmeda is considered a “light shadow” of the CAM that allows the observation of stars with falicilidad. Consideration was given to a larger project
Flora and vegetation Olmeda Flora and vegetation Poplar, rose, hawthorn, brambles, blackthorn. Rare Elm affected by the disease of hilarious. Oaks, kermes oak and gall. Shade shrub: Kermes, jasmine, hawthorn, black, spurge, hawthorn, blackthorn, gorse and lavender.
Oak of La Pica Individual trees Oak High volume and longevity. Its large branches form a shelter around its trunk. In the area of ​​La Pica, access track. It should be very careful protection of aggression by a massive and uncontrolled tourism.
Hawthorn Trees singular Hawthorn arboreal consignment. The common thing is that this species is limited to shrub. Facing the interpretive center across the road. Difficult to access. Next to it there is also a large oak.
Source Poplar Suso Trees singular: traditionally rated Poplar large size and height by the fountain Suso Rudolph, a resident of Olmeda, has prepared a book of stories with unique trees Olmeda the municipality.
Olmeda Wildlife and ornithology Wildlife and ornithology - steppe birds: Lesser Kestrel, Great Bustard, Little Bustard, Sandgrouse, bargain Iberian curlew, rattle, marsh harrier.
- Partridge Eagles.
- Iberian imperial eagle (critical area of ​​dispersion).
- Raptors: owls.
- Hare, rabbit, partridge, quail.
- Lizard, lizards.
- Mouse, dormouse.
Interpretation Center Madrileña Alcarria Centre for Environmental Interpretation and Education Posters for the interpretation of the landscape, flora and fauna, and traditional farming Located at the entrance of town, next to the road. Free access.
The Summer Pica Bee Owl Fields

Panoramic View of La Roza

Cultural Resources

Name Classification Description Other Observations
Church of San Pedro RTPP Religious culture: Properties XIII Century Stresses its Romanesque apse and the baptismal font. It contains a collection of the work of painters who settled in the village.
Valmores Hermitage RTPP Religious culture: Properties. Ruins of the ancient chapel of populated Valmores Legend Associated.
Collection paintings of the Church of San Pedro RTPP Religious culture: Not Properties Works by: Alberto Moreno, Eugenio Granell, José Frau, Álvaro Delgado, Pilar Aranda, Luis Cajal, Carmen Navarro,…
Carving of the Virgin and Child of St. Peter Church RTPP Religious culture: Not Properties Size Renaissance
Source of Suso RTPP Cultural Civilians, etc.: Properties Wash fountain at the entrance of the village. Continuous water channels that cater to the orchards located below.
Mills RTPP Cultural civilians, etc.: Properties Two mills in ruins associated with the Arroyo de la Vega, in the hamlet of Valdeyuso Private property
“Los Tinaos” Corral RTPP Cultural civilians, etc.: Properties Corral in ruins on the site of “The Tinaos” Private property
“El Perete” Rettery RTPP Cultural civilians, etc.: Properties To store water in place of Valmores Private property
“Los Badenes” Calera RTPP Cultural civilians, etc.: Properties Old lime kiln ruins for, in the place of “Los Badenes” Private property
“Las Navas” Calera RTPP Cultural civilians, etc.: Properties Old lime kiln ruins to get in the place of “El Antojo” Private property
“Los Valdíos” Calera RPTT Cultural civilians, etc.: Properties Old lime kiln ruins to get in the place of “Cacho Grande” Private property
“El Cascajar” Chozo RTPP Cultural civilians, etc.: Properties Conical stone hut good condition, in the spot “El Cascajar” Private property
“Los Badenes” Chozo RTPP Cultural civilians, etc.: Properties Small ruined stone hut in the landscape of “Los Badenes” Private property
“Las Merinas” Glen Chozo RTPP Cultural civilians, etc.: Properties To guard the shepherd and his flock on the edge of the Cañada Real. In ruins. Public property: Community of Madrid. Coord. UTM: X:482673.021 / Y:4467405.141
“de las Eras” Chozo RTPP Cultural civilians, etc.: Properties Small conical stone hut good condition, in the spot “El Antojo” Private property
“Olmeda Painters” RTPP Cultural civilians, etc.: Not Properties Olmeda has been chosen for years by dozens of painters and artists to settle, establishing his studio or place of rest Álvaro Delgado, Luis Garcia Ochoa, Alberto Moreno, Vela Zanetti, Francisco San José, Pilar Aranda, Eugenio Granell, José Frau, Joaquín Valseiro, Enrique Azcoaga,…
Pedro Páez Xaramillo Relevant Historical Characters Olmeda-born Jesuit missionary in 1564. In 1588 he began a long journey to East and Africa: Goa, Yemen, Ethiopia. He wrote a book in Portuguese on Ethiopia of great scientific value. It was sold as a slave to the Turks. He befriended the Ethiopian Emperor Susini. He died in 1622 in Ethiopia. This is the first European who crossed the territories of southern Yemen, and small see the sources of the Nile and Blue Nile outlet at Lake Tana, and first wrote about the coffee.
Legend Valmores Legends, stories, etc. According to Topographic Relations of Philip II: a mad woman with a guard of the field and sent him a slave to give him a knife, and in doing so within the Church of Our Lady of Valmores, threw the image of the Virgin on the slave and this gave him a knife, killing the Virgin, and so was deserted, founded the present Olmeda. Valmores depopulated, place 3 km away. the present town, the remaining ruins of the hermitage. In the hall there is a series of 4 tables on this legend work of Alberto Moreno.
Christmas Market Trade Second Saturday in December. Handicrafts of the region and other areas of the community. Leisure activities: juggling, storytelling. Migas are cooked with sausage and local wine.
Holy Christ of Forgetting Patron Saint Festivities Fourth Sunday of August. Great Place tortillas on the fireworks.
Pilgrimage Valmores Patron Saint Festivities Easter Monday, at the Mall of the remains of the chapel. Popular food.
Spring Festival Popular Festivities April to May. Country festival in the place de la Pica. With music and food.


Tourist Services

Name Classification Description Other Observations
The Doctor's House Cottages Three rural apartments with capacity of 4 persons / apartment
The House of the Master Cottages of the Church Street, 1
The Source of the Cat Cottages Forge Street, 1 Specializing in raw vegan food
El Portón Restaurants and Pubs Major Street, 26 Menu Price: 10 € (aprox.). It has a terrace.
Las Escalerillas Bar ] | Restaurants and Pubs | Real Street, 16 Under | | | [[http://81.46.222.131/mapawiki/index2.php?bbox=481354,4468791,481554,4468891&mun=28101&wm=4| La Taberna del Búho Restaurants and Pubs Major Street, 61 Menu Price: 25 € (aprox.). It has a terrace.
Market “Ana” Food Commerce Major Street, 69 They also have products in Poland.
Maverick Ranch Equestrian Center Road Olmeda de Las Fuentes to Mondejar Km.22,3 Telephone.:629321452/ 630946429/ 6296889043 Riding lessons, dancing specific disciplines such as barrel or roping, routes guides, boarding or sale of horses. Directions: Highway Modéjar to take right on Camino de las Merinas
Equestrian Center La Olmeda Equestrian Center Road Olmeda de Las Fuentes to Mondéjar Km 22,7 Telephone: 606312720 Beginners classes, advanced dressage, advice and monitoring of students in competitions, social and territorial competitions, boarding and rental padocks, preparation of horses, dressage horses, selling horses, horse-riding.
Tourist brochures Printed Publications Various brochures on tourist routes and other resources of the municipality.
Route Painters Tourist signs Route for the houses where the group of painters settled in the early 70.
Overview Olmeda de las Fuentes Olmeda from Slashing Corpa Overview Overview Pozuelo del Rey

Route of the Painters

Other Services

Name Classification Description Other Observations
Olmeda City Council of Las Fuentes Public Center La Villa Square, 2 - 28515 Olmeda de las Fuentes Phone:905 456 325
Mariano Gascueña S.L. Service station Road VILLAR DEL OLMO, S/N, 28514 Nuevo Baztán Phone: 918 735 051
Southeast Hospital Hospital South Round,10, Arganda del Rey - Phone: 918 394 000
Hospital of the Infant Jesus Hospital Menéndez Pelayo Avenue, 65 - Madrid - Switchboard: 915 035 900 - Patient Care: 915 035 900 Child referral center
Local Clinic Health Center Álvaro Delgado painter Street, 4 - Olmeda de Las Fuentes - Emergency: 918 733 124 - Switchboard: 918 722 526 Hours: Tuesday from 09:30 am. to 11:15 am Thursday from 09:30 am to 11:00 am. Friday from 14:00 pm. to 15:00 pm.
Campo Real Health Center Emergency Service Schools street, 1, Campo Real - Phone: 918 733 124
SUREM 112 Ambulances Campo Real - Phone: 648625076
Pharmacy Ldo. Fabriciano Bayo Pharmacy Villa Square, 5 - Olmeda de Las Fuentes - Phone: 918 725 240 Hours: Monday to Friday from 09:30 am. to 13:45 pm. 17:30 pm. to 20:00 pm. Saturday from 09:30 am. to 13:45 pm
Pet&Vet Veterinary Services Nuevo Baztán - Phone: 918 734 399 In Olmeda de las Fuentes itinerant veterinary vaccine campaigns.
Social Services and Welfare Higher Street, 26 Olmeda de las Fuentes - Phone: 918 735 254 Hours: Tuesday from 09:30 am to 11:30 am. Telephone Information: 918 733 341 - Phone Switchboard: 918 735 008
Youth: Youth Plan MISSEM Higher Street,26, 3ª Floor - Olmeda de Las Fuentes - Phone: 699188001 House of Culture
Women MISSEM - Program to promote equal opportunities between women and men. It serves all municipalities in the Commonwealth MISSEM from Santa Ana Square, Loeches.
- Municipal point against gender violence
Children And Family MISSEM - Family Therapy San Sebastián Street, 43 - Campo Real - Phone: 918 733 414
- It helps minors at social risk Moral Street, 31, Campo Real
Older MISSEM Senior Center “Senior Center Olmeda de Las Fuentes” Mayor Street, 26 - Olmeda de las Fuentes - Cultural Centre (Library) Shared With Elderly Association Solana.
Inmigrantes MISSEM - Intercultural mediation service - From 15:00pm to 19:00pm San Sebastián Street, 58 - Campo Real.
- Activities: host Programs, health, employment guidance, advocacy, anti-racism, etc… - In all Municipalities Through the Social Worker.
Dependants MISSEM missem@missem.org - Phone: 918 733 414 Home Help Service, Service Day Centre for people in situations of dependency, Care Center of dependent persons, according to disability (among many others)
“The Third Age Centre Olmeda de Las Fuentes” Center for Seniors Mayor Street, 26 to 1 º floor House of Culture - Olmeda de las Fuentes municipal ownership. Activities to develop travel, lectures, workshops. Limited places, sharing the building with old Association, La Solana.
"House of Culture " Showroom Mayor Street, 26, top floor - Olmeda de las Fuentes - Phone: 918 735 254 Also acts as a multipurpose room surface 80 m² - Capacity Limited
Municipal library Library House of Culture Mayor Street, 26, 2 nd Floor - Phone: 918 735 008 Library, Film, loan service, computer installations.
Centre for Internet access and promotion of ICT Cultural Center House of Culture Mayor Street, 26, 2 nd Floor - Phone: 918 735 008 Monday to Friday from 16:00 pm to 20:00 pm. Computer facilities, courses and workshops
Permanent exhibition of Olmeda “Church” Showroom Church Street, S/N - Olmeda de las Fuentes - Phone: 918 735 254 Permanent exhibition on the inner walls of the Church. Limited seating
Track Multisport Sports Laundry Park, S/N - Phone: 918 735 254 You can play basketball, indoor soccer, …
Track of Paddle Track sports Laundry Park, S/N - Phone: 918 735 254
Biosalud Park Track sports Laundry Park, S/N - Phone: 918 735 254 Set of 10 machines, for circuits Biosalud
Equestrian Club La Olmeda Route Equestrian Olmeda Road Dirrection in Mondejar km. 22.7 With cafeteria. Celebration of custom events.
Ranch “The Maverick” Walking Horses Olmeda Road Dirrection in Mondejar km. 22.3 Celebrate American Western style events.
Child Care Service Home for children Non-Formal Laundry Park, S/N - Phone: 918 735 254 Open Monday to Friday from 16:00 pm to 20:00 pm. places are limited
Adult School Olmeda de las Fuentes Adult Education House of Culture Mayor Street, 26 - Phone: 918 735 008 Limited places
Olmeda Children House House of Children Alvaro Delgado Painter Street, 4 - Phone: 918 736 516 Limited places
Infant and Primary Education Centre Juan de Goyeneche kindergarten College Glasgow Avenue,1, 28514 - Nuevo Baztán - Phone: 918 734 830 Public
Eurovillas International College College, Primary and Secondary Posada de Castilla Street, B107 - C.P. 28514 - Nuevo Baztán Private-Concluded
IES Senda Galiana Bachelor Center/ FP Las Palmeras Street,10 - 28813 Torres de la Alameda - Phone: 918 858 820
Alcalá Henares University (UAH) University Centers San Diego Square, S/N - 28801 Alcalá de Henares Phone: 918 854 000
Business and Regional Assoc Merchants Madrid Alcarrria (ACECAM) Business Associations Along with the municipalities of areas and Pezuela de las Torres
Land Land Chozo Pica Nevada


Transport and Communications

Name Clasification Description Other Observations
Line 261 Bus Madrid (Av. América) - Villar del Olmo Monday to Friday bus great number (from 08:20 am. to 22:30 pm)
Saturdays from 9:00 am. to 22:00 pm.
Sundays and public holidays from 9:30 am., 13:30 pm. and 17:30 pm.
Villar del Olmo-Madrid (América Avenue) Monday to Friday from 5:30 pm. to 19:45 pm.
Saturdays from 7:00 am. to 20:00 pm.
Sundays and public holidays from 7:30 am. to 19:30 pm. (output every 4 h.)
Nocturnal: Friday 00:00 am; Saturday 22:00 pm. and 00:00 am.
Phone: 918 712 511
Line 321 Bus Arganda del Rey - Villar del Olmo Monday to Friday 05:45 pm. to 18:00 pm.
Saturday 09:00 am. and 15:00 pm.
Sundays and public holidays 14:30 pm.
Villar del Olmo - Arganda del Rey Monday to Friday from 06:45 am. to 22:15 pm.
Phone: 918712511
Line 260 Bus Alcalá de Henares - Ambite - Orusco Monday to Friday working: 15:25 pm.
Orusco - Ambite - Alcalá de Henares Monday to Friday working: 06:35 am.
Phone: 918712511
Point of informationhttp://www.ctm-madrid.es
Phone Conventional Telephony
Phone Fiber Optics
Mobile Coverage Companies Vodafone and Movistar
CAPI’S CAPI Compañy Movistar, Location House of Culture. Hours: Monday to Friday: 16:00 pm. to 20:00 pm.
Post Post Office Head Office in Nuevo Baztan. Jerez Street, Eurovillas Urbanization.
Post Mailbox Mailbox ordinary - Town Hall Square, Olmeda de Las Fuentes
Intermunicipal Transport Lines http://www.ctm-madrid.es/servlet/RedTransServlet?xh_TIPO=32&xh_ACCION=0&xh_TIPO_SEL=T&CODPANTALLA=12&xh_CLAVE=101000%23Olmeda+de+las+Fuentes&x=47&y=9
Sunset Green Overview 1 Green Overview 2 Green Overview 3


Routes

Name Clasification Description Other Observations
Circular Route (PR-1) Pedestrian routes: hiking Estimated time: 4 hours. A brochure with all the routes and mapping explained.
Route of the Vega (PR-2) Pedestrian routes: hiking Estimated time: 1 hours. A brochure with all the routes and mapping explained.
Route of Valgrande (PR-3) Pedestrian routes: hiking Estimated time: 1'45 hours. A brochure with all the routes and mapping explained.
Route of Los Navajos (PR-4) Pedestrian routes: hiking Estimated time: 2'30 hours. A brochure with all the routes and mapping explained.
Route of La Roza (PR-5) Pedestrian routes: hiking Estimated time: 3'45 hours. A brochure with all the routes and mapping explained.
Route “Término municipal de Olmeda” Cycle routes 10 km. A brochure with all the routes and mapping explained.
Route “Olmeda-Ambite” Cycle routes 7 km. Line. Connects to the “Via Verde” of Ambite A brochure with all the routes and mapping explained.
Route “Olmeda-Pezuela” Cycle routes 30 km. A brochure with all the routes and mapping explained.
Route “Anillo de la Alcarria” Cycle routes 35 km. A brochure with all the routes and mapping explained.
Club Hípico La Olmeda Walking horses Olmeda Road direction to Mondejar km. 22,7 With cafeteria. Celebration of custom events
Rancho “El Maverick” Walking horses Deviation in Olmeda Road direction to Mondejar km. 22,3 American Western style events are held.
Route of the Pintores Tourist signs Route of the houses where the group of painters settled in the early ´70.



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