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Pavones, Madrid — Area Guide & Where to Stay
Pavones is a neighbourhood of Madrid in the district of Moratalaz, around the parish Church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced.
About Pavones
Where to stay in Pavones
Each area has its own feel; here's who each one suits.
Pavones sits at the quiet edge of Moratalaz, a district built for living rather than for lodging. Hotels are rare here. Travellers who want to stay near this side of Madrid usually book in more central quarters and cross the city by road, keeping Pavones as a calm base well away from the tourist core.
It suits the unhurried. If you value ordinary streets and quick access into the Comunidad de Madrid over nightlife, the barrio delivers exactly that.
About Pavones
What are the main landmarks in Pavones?
Pavones turns on a single set piece. The parish Church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced anchors the barrio, a place of worship tied to the surrounding district of Moratalaz and the main reason a visitor lingers. Beyond it, the streets stay low and plain.
The rest of Pavones offers the ordinary rhythm of a Madrid neighbourhood rather than a trail of monuments.
What is the history of Pavones?
Pavones has little chronicle of its own. The barrio grew as part of Moratalaz, one of the districts that spread across Madrid, the capital of Spain, during its outward growth, and its parish life gathered around the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced. Records are sparse.
What history the quarter holds is shared with Moratalaz rather than set apart as a separate tale.
Where is Pavones?
Pavones lies within the Moratalaz district of Madrid, a compact barrio of the Comunidad de Madrid set beside the parish Church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced.
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Updated July 2026