Why rent an apartment in the neighbourhood of Costillares, Madrid?

When you decide to rent an apartment in Costillares, you will be able to understand the capital’s development during late Francoism, as you will experience firsthand what Madrid was like in the 70s and 80s.

Costillares is located in the district of Ciudad Lineal, in Madrid’s northeast, and it is also known as Pinar de Chamartín. The neighbourhood is bordered by: Nudo de Manoteras and Calle de Manuel Azaña in the north; Calle del Golfo de Salónica and Calle de Mesena in the east; Calle de Añastro and Cuesta del Sagrado Corazón in the south; and Avenida de la Paz in the west.

The neighbourhood is in the highest part of Madrid, and a long time ago, Costillares used to be the scene for famous films, like Doctor Zhivago by David Lean.

A good means of transport nowadays is your private vehicle (with motorway M-30 right next to Costillares), but you can also take the bus or metro. (with the stop of Pinar de Chamartín)

If you want to rent an apartment in the district of Ciudad Lineal, and you are looking for an area full of services, but also commercial and residential zones, then Costillares could be an ideal place for you.

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Costillares is one of the quietest neighbourhoods in the city of Madrid, and it is located in the northeast of the Spanish capital.

The neighbourhood was developed in the 70s, when large, residential apartment buildings of up to 22 floors with large open spaces were constructed. Costillares was an example of “developmentalism” during the last years of Francoism, and this can be seen in the famous Spanish film La Cabina, starring José Luis López Vázquez.

What to see in the neighbourhood of Costillares in Madrid

Close to the neighbourhood of Costillares, although technically in the bordering district of Canillas-Hortaleza, you can visit Parque de Pinar del Rey.

This park is built on three levels, and on the first level, which is closest to Glorieta Pilar Miró (a roundabout), you will find a small bar with a terrace surrounded by trees, like Japanese Cherry plum trees and Southern magnolias. This level also has an outdoor auditorium.

The second level consists of an earthy area, surrounded by horse chestnut trees. This is where you will find the stalls during Hortaleza’s spring festivals (or fiestas de primavera).

On the third level you can enjoy an area with 2 playgrounds and several picnic tables under groups of stone pine trees. This is right next to the forest zone of Pinar del Rey.

Other places to stay in the district of Ciudad Lineal are: