Ajalvir, a short distance from the M-50, boasts the church of the Purísima Concepción and restaurants specialising in lamb. Its San Blas festivities take place in February.
According to noticiasdelvino.com, the municipality of Ajalvir offers several attractions for those seeking a short getaway from the capital. The main highlight is the Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción, which is notable for its Mudejar-style tower in the old town.
The same source claims that the name of the village comes from the Arabic "al-yabal-bir", which would mean "the well of the mountain". According to the text, the stroll through the historic centre is still marked by the culture of water and its fountains.
The article also points out that the subsoil of the municipality is situated over ancient Roman villas, although there are no visible remains at a glance on the usual route.
In terms of gastronomy, the guide mentions several restaurants that serve lamb and suckling pig, placing them within the offering of the so-called Madrid roast triangle, alongside Segovia. For the subsequent stroll, it cites hiking and cycling routes through the Cuenca del Henares region, featuring cereal fields and small hills.
To get there, the text indicates the A-2 or R-2, with Alcalá de Henares and the airport nearby. The San Blas festivities in February include bull runs and taurine events, which the publication describes as some of the oldest in the Community of Madrid.
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