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Get around Galapagar
Get around Galapagar
Galapagar is in fact a municipal borough comprising of a collection of villages and housing estates. The 'casco urbano' or village proper of 'Galapagar' has a population of around 9 or 10000. Other areas such as the village of La Navata (about 40 minutes walk) or the large housing development of 'El Guijo' (too far to walk - maybe a couple of hours) have populations of several thousands each. For this reason Galapagar is sometimes referred to as a town (though always as a 'pueblo' in Spanish). Foreigners are adamant that with a total population of nearly 30,000, it must be a town, though locals still regard it is a village. In fact the Spanish word 'pueblo' can be translated as town or village, depending on population and other factors such as those mentioned above - hence the confusion.
Whatever you want to call it, getting around Galapagar's 'casco urbano' is easily accomplished on foot, but moving between the component villages and estates requires a ride by car, bus, or taxi (if you can find one - don't bother trying at night).
N.B. the railway station is at La Navata and is 40 minutes walk from the village itself - best bet is a bus from outside the station. There is a restaurant/bar 'El Tablao' next to the station where they should be able to help you call a cab. The taxi service can be reached on the telephone number 91 858 06 77.
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