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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Getafe
Visit Getafe as a half‑day side trip from Madrid (3–5 h total), or stay one night if you want to see the cathedral and football stadium.
Getafe lies 13 km south of central Madrid, linked by frequent commuter trains (C‑3, C‑4) and buses. Its main sights – Cerro de los Ángeles, the Renaissance cathedral, and the La Liga stadium – are clustered near the centre, making a short visit easy. A night stay adds flexibility for a football match or a relaxed dinner.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (very hot, higher pollution)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- Police 091 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1.5–2 |
| Tapa | €2–4 |
| Taxi from Madrid airport | €25–30 |
| Commuter train ticket | €5–6 |
| Museum entry (Catedral de la Magdalena) | €3–5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MAD · Adolfo Suárez Madrid‑Barajas
- Metro Line 8 to Plaza Elíptica, then commuter train C‑3/C‑4 (≈30 min).
Typical fares
- Madrid airport → Getafe (taxi)
- about €27, 30 min (check)
- C‑3 commuter train Madrid ↔ Getafe
- ≈ €5–6 each way
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Take commuter train C‑3 (to Aranjuez) or C‑4 (to Parla) – 3 stops in town; city buses 441/442/444 serve the centre; taxis from Madrid cost €25‑30 (Jan 2026).
See and do
Known for
- Cerro de los Ángeles (geographical centre of the Iberian Peninsula)
- Catedral de la Magdalena
- Getafe CF football stadium
- Biblioteca Ricardo de La Vega
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid city centre | C‑3 or C‑4 commuter train, 15‑20 min | ≈30 min total |
| Aranjuez | C‑3 train to Aranjuez, 20 min | ≈45 min |
| Toledo | Train to Madrid (C‑3), then AVE to Toledo (≈30 min) | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Holiday Inn Express Madrid – Getafe
- Near Av. Río Guadalquivir, good for one night; easy access to train station.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasˈɡɾasjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the train station? | ¿Dónde está la estación?ˈdonde esˈta la esˈtaθjon |
| Can I pay by card? | ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?ˈpweðo paˈɣaɾ kon taˈɾxe.ta |
| Where is the toilet? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C; carry water.
- Air pollution rises when wind blows from the south‑east.
- Night buses (N803, N805) run only until around 02:00.
Getafe is generally safe; petty theft can occur near train stations, so keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Getafe yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Cerro de los Ángeles (geographical centre of the Iberian Peninsula)
- Catedral de la Magdalena
- Getafe CF football stadium
- Biblioteca Ricardo de La Vega
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Getafe: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q191987
- Wikivoyage: Getafe, revision 5198595 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5198595
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/getafe). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.