Loeches Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Convento Loeches Comunidad de Madrid España
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Convento Loeches Comunidad de Madrid España
Photo by M.Peinado (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Loeches es una población de Madrid en España. Según el INE, el 1 de enero de 2009 contaba con 6.781 habitantes. Pertenece al partido judicial de Arganda del Rey. Se encuentra al Este de la provincia, entre Alcalá de Henares y Arganda del Rey, en la subcomarca natural de la Alcarria de Alcalá. Existen datos de ella desde el siglo XII, y su nombre es, según Madoz, de origen vasco, debido a los efectos de la repoblación con pastores vascones durante la reconquista. Recibió el título de villa en 1555, por parte del Emperador Carlos I de España y V de Alemania. Felipe II la vendió, junto a otras villas pertenecientes al Arzobispado de Toledo, para sufragar los gastos del Estado con bula del Papa, y el comprador fue el Genovés Baltasar Catanno. Este a su vez vendió el señorío a la familia Cárdenas-Avellaneda. La familia Cárdenas fundó allí el Convento de carmelitas de San Ignacio Mártir en 1596, y allí permanecen inhumados El Conde-duque de Olivares compró el señorío en 1633. Pretendió hacerse con el patronazgo del monasterio de carmelitas pero no lo consiguió. Por ello encargó a Alonso Carbonel (arquitecto del Buen Retiro), la obra de un nuevo monasterio, el Monasterio de la Inmaculada Concepción, frente al anterior, muy similar al Real de la Encarnación de Madrid. En 1643 el Conde-duque de Olivares cesó como primer ministro de Felipe IV y fue desterrado a Loeches, proyectando convertir sus montes en un gran coto de caza, pero la oposición de los agricultores se lo impidieron. En 1645, el Conde-duque dejó Loeches al ser desterrado a Toro (Zamora) pues sus enemigos querían alejarlo aún más de la corte. Ese verano murió y fue llevado nuevamente al monasterio de Loeches donde permanece enterrado hoy día. Wikipedia
Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel Riu Plaza España

4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84 Madrid
The price is AU$274 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$274
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,693 reviews)
It was very good in general. Bell staff very helpful

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

4 out of 5
Alcala 19 Madrid Madrid
The price is AU$291 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$291
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,273 reviews)
Staff went out of their way to make sure my experience was A+!!! Beautiful hotel!

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Hotel Regina
Barceló Torre de Madrid

Barceló Torre de Madrid

5 out of 5
Plaza de España, 18 Madrid
The price is AU$388 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$388
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,406 reviews)
Great location.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Barceló Torre de Madrid
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Gran View Apartments

Gran View Apartments

4 out of 5
C/ Gran Vía 48 Madrid Madrid
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,466 reviews)
Everything about this unit was good. The updates, the space, the private terrace, the location, the location, the location. Also has a nice rooftop terrace for some nice views. It's a very nice unit. Our only complaint was the shower (100% aweful). You could not get the water output to take a shower, ...

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Gran View Apartments
Compostela Suites Apartments

Compostela Suites Apartments

3 out of 5
C/ Zambrana, 4 Madrid Madrid
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (843 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Compostela Suites Apartments
Gran Central Suites

Gran Central Suites

3.5 out of 5
Calle Minas 12 Madrid Madrid
Stay at this aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and concierge services. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (357 reviews)
Nice and helpful receptionists. We arrived at 1pm and they checked us in early. They changed our room to the one with an elevator to accommodate our stroller and luggages. Thank you so much

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Gran Central Suites
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Popular places to visit

Gran Via showing a city, landscape views and street scenes

Gran Via

Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.

Gran Via
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Bernabéu Stadium

Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.

Bernabéu Stadium
Puerta del Sol

Puerta del Sol

Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.

Puerta del Sol
Plaza Mayor showing a square or plaza, a monument and a statue or sculpture

Plaza Mayor

Make your way to Madrid's iconic cobbled square and stroll past artists' stalls, listen to local street musicians, or sit down in the porticos to enjoy a coffee.

Plaza Mayor
Prado Museum showing interior views and art

National Prado Museum

A world-renowned art museum with some of Europe’s most important masterpieces on display, this is an essential part of any Madrid tourist itinerary.

National Prado Museum
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Parque Warner Madrid

Enjoy the rides and games at Parque Warner Madrid and find out why this is a popular theme park in San Martin de la Vega. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Parque Warner Madrid

Activities

Red double-decker hop-on hop-off bus in Madrid

Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

AU$52
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

AU$58
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Toledo Express

Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid

AU$45
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included

Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included

AU$97
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid

Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid

AU$64
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

AU$65
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
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Cities near Loeches

aerial view of the optical telegraph tower in Arganda del Rey, photograph taken with a drone

Arganda del Rey

The so-called "poplar walk" in San Fernando de Henares, Madrid.

San Fernando de Henares