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San Blas-Canillejas, Madrid — Area Guide & Where to Stay
San Blas-Canillejas is a district on the eastern edge of Madrid, joining the old quarters of San Blas and Canillejas around the Avenida de Aragón.
About San Blas-Canillejas
Where to stay in San Blas-Canillejas
Each area has its own feel; here's who each one suits.
San Blas-Canillejas sits well east of central Madrid, a large residential district rather than a hotel quarter. It suits a quieter, cheaper base. Travellers who stay out here trade the tourist streets for room and calm along the Avenida de Aragón, with quick routes into the centre of Madrid and its landmarks.
The Centro Deportivo Municipal San Blas and open green space break up the housing.
About San Blas-Canillejas
What are the main landmarks in San Blas-Canillejas?
Faith and sport mark the district. The Church of Santa María la Blanca and the Iglesia de la Encarnación del Señor gather worshippers, while the Cruceiro Virgen del Camino and an old sundial, the Reloj de sol, stand as smaller monuments among the blocks. Even a filling station on the Avenida de Aragón is listed for its design.
The Centro Deportivo Municipal San Blas anchors the sporting side.
What is the history of San Blas-Canillejas?
San Blas-Canillejas took its combined name in 2012. Before then, San Blas and Canillejas were counted as separate quarters on the eastern side of Madrid, each with its own churches and streets. The district binds them into one administrative whole.
Its story is one of joining rather than founding.
Where is San Blas-Canillejas?
San Blas-Canillejas lies on the eastern side of Madrid, its blocks running out toward the city's edge along the Avenida de Aragón.
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Updated July 2026