A Walking Tour of Puente de Vallecas

Podcast: The Making of Madrid · Felicity Hughes ⏐ Lonely Planet writer and tour guide

Opublikowano: 2026-09-21

In this episode, I take you on a self-guided walking tour of Puente de Vallecas: one of Madrid's most fascinating and overlooked working-class neighbourhoods. From its industrial origins and Civil War history to flamenco, Venezuelan street food, and one of the best sunsets in the city, this is a full day out that will make you see Madrid differently. The difference between Puente de Vallecas and Villa de Vallecas — and why it mattersThe neighbourhood's history: from industrial district to shantytown to Civil War battlegroundWhy the M-30 ring road has shaped (and divided) this part of the cityThe story of...