What to see in Cubas de la Sagra, the Madrid town that finished second in the 2025 Grand Prix.

The Community of Madrid is much more than its vibrant capital. These lands in central Spain are full of beautiful towns like Patones de Arriba , Chinchón, and Buitrago de Lozoya , perfect destinations to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Among these towns, one has now made headlines: Cubas de la Sagra . The town reached the final of the 2025 Grand Prix , and although it finished second after losing to San Sebastián de la Gomera , it has become known as an interesting destination for a rural getaway.

A town marked by the apparitions of the Virgin

The archaeological remains found at the Camino de Santa Juana site confirm the existence of Cubas de la Sagra during the Roman period, and materials from the Bronze Age have even been found. After the Muslim domination, it was reconquered by Alfonso VI during his march to Toledo. The first document that refers to the town dates from 1208, and in it Alfonso VIII signed the separation of the lands of Segovia from those of Madrid, which included Cubas and Griñón. Furthermore, at the beginning of the 15th century, Henry III granted it the status of town .

In 1449, according to tradition, an event took place that has marked the town's history: the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to the shepherdess Agnes. "This event brought fame to the town and attracted numerous visitors throughout the centuries, right up to the present day," the town hall notes. Cubas remained a manor for the following centuries until its abolition in 1813.

What to see in Cubas de la Sagra

The town is part of the historic region known as La Sagra , which also includes the Madrid municipalities of Arroyomolinos, Batres, Casarrubuelos, Ciempozuelos, Griñón, Moraleja de Enmedio, Serranillos del Valle, Torrejón de la Calzada, Torrejón de Velasco, and Valdemoro. This is why this reference was added to its name in the 19th century.

Today, Cubas de la Sagra is a peaceful village surrounded by olive groves, grain fields, holm oaks, and almond trees. Its architectural heritage is dominated by the Church of San Andrés Apóstol , built in the late 15th or early 16th century with Mudejar features. Presiding over the Plaza de la Constitución , which also houses the Town Hall , it was declared a National Historic-Artistic Monument in 1983 and also has the status of a Site of Cultural Interest.

On the outskirts of the town is the Convent of Our Lady of the Cross , whose history begins with the apparitions of the Virgin Mary there. Over the years, what was once the original hermitage was transformed into a significant monastery with Renaissance features.

How to get to Cubas de la Sagra

The drive from Madrid to Cubas de la Sagra takes approximately 40 minutes via the A-42.