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The Real Spain: Better Than the Tourist Traps?

Think you know Madrid? Just 45 minutes from the city center lies a town that feels like a completely different world. Welcome to Villarejo de Salvanés, home to a unique castle tower, incredible history, and some of the most surprising architecture I've seen in the region. In today's walk, we’re heading southeast of the capital to uncover the secrets of Villarejo. We explore the iconic Castillo de Villarejo de Salvanés with its one-of-a-kind corner towers, visit the beautiful church of San Andrés, and wander through streets that tell a story of a Spain many tourists never get to see. 0:00 - Introduction to Villarejo de Salvanés 02:15 - The Unique Castle Tower (Torre del Homenaje) 05:40 - Exploring the Historic Center 08:10 - Local Life & Surprising Discoveries 12:30 - Is it worth the trip from Madrid? Have you ever visited a town in Spain that completely surprised you? Let me know in the comments! If you enjoyed this walk, don't forget to like and subscribe for more hidden gems across Spain. #SpainSpeaks #Madrid #TravelSpain #VillarejoDeSalvanes #HiddenGems Become a member to get access to perks and help me make more content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE5hoPfKusdD0md1fYjp3zw/join 🛒Spanish Products I recommend and use; https://www.amazon.es/shop/spainspeaks Great mobile plans for English speakers: https://www.lobster.es/referral/?referralCode=SPAINSPEA Support: ► Patreon https://www.patreon.com/spainspeaks Support: ► Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/spainspeaks Support: ► Merchandise: https://spain-speaks.creator-spring.com Support: ► PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QTKDXH7PA3M26&source=url Please comment and subscribe to this channel. I film my videos on #lumix and GoPro cameras and lenses and sometimes on an iPhone. #spain