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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Alcorcón

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Alcorcón, Spain

Updated June 16, 2023

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View of the main castle

Alcorcón, Spain

Castles of Valderas

A historic castle that served as a backdrop to part of an elaborate extraterrestrial hoax.

Alcorcón, Spain

Museo de Esculturas

An open-air sculpture museum in a park in Alcorcón.
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Hangar 5

Madrid, Spain

Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Museo del Aire)

The magic of Spanish aviation housed under one roof.
1 mile from Alcorcón
Saturn.

Móstoles, Spain

Móstoles Planets Garden

A model solar system adds a celestial touch to this suburban park.
2 miles from Alcorcón
Villaviciosa de Odón Castle

Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain

Castle of Villaviciosa de Odón

A beautiful little castle with a rich history now home to the Archives of the Spanish Air Force.
3 miles from Alcorcón
‘Nensie’ and her baby

Leganés, Spain

Nensi the Leganés Monster

Many miles south of Loch Ness, a similarly-named sea monster stands at the center of a roundabout.
3 miles from Alcorcón
Carabanchel 24

Madrid, Spain

Carabanchel 24

Nicknamed the "Spirit of Paul Klee," this colorful apartment building features an array of multicolored panels.
3 miles from Alcorcón
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