Faro de Moncloa, Madrid's highest viewpoint
Located in the Princessa district of Moncloa, this building is one of the capital’s highest watchtowers. Perched more than 90 meters above the ground, it is reached by a glass elevator. A visit to this viewpoint will give you one of the most spectacular views of the city of Madrid.
Faro de Moncloa, enjoy thrills and breathtaking views of Madrid
Would you like to explore Madrid from the sky and observe its architecture? Here’s a list of the main buildings you can see from this viewpoint.
- Madrid’s Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral.
- The Riu and Melia Princesa hotels.
- Madrid City Hall.
- The main hotels on Gran Via.
- The business center with Madrid’s 4 towers.
- Europa Tower and Picasso Tower (Google, Facebook…).
A visit to the Faro de Moncloa is a unique experience with a breathtaking view of Madrid, a far cry from the touristy rooftops.
How much does it cost to get to Faro de Moncloa?
Visiting el Faro de Moncloa is not very expensive and will give you a great experience. Here are the prices for access to the Faro de Moncloa:
General admission: 3€
Reduced price of 1.5€ for children aged 7 to 14, the unemployed, seniors over 65, the disabled and their companions.
Free admission for children under 6.
Top 5 cities in Spain where the sun shines brightest
What to do as a couple in Madrid ? Top things to do as a couple
Recipe for tortilla de patata, the typical Spanish omelette
Unusual Madrid, the best things to do and see
Visiting Madrid in winter: what to see and do?
Visit the Prado Museum – The ultimate Guide
Timetable del Faro de Moncloa
The Faro de Moncloa is open almost every day. Here are the opening times:
Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with last entry at 7:30 p.m. El Faro de Moncloa is closed on Mondays.