Getafe is a city of 181,000 people (2018) just south of Madrid. It is home to the Getafe Air Base, one of the oldest Spanish military air bases, and to the main campus of the Charles III University of Madrid. The Cerro de los Ángeles ("Hill of the Angels"), a site traditionally considered to be the geographical centre of the Iberian Peninsula, also lies within the municipal limits.
Winters are cool, with temperatures dropping below 10 °C (46.4 °F) during the day, and frequently below 2 °C (32 °F) at night. Getafe averages three to four snowfalls per year. Summers are very hot, with median temperatures above 25 °C (75.2 °F) in July and August, and with maximum temperatures which often reach 35 °C (95 °F). Daily temperatures oscillate within range of 10 °C (18 °F).
One of the major problems of Getafe's climate is air pollution, which increases noticeably when the wind blows south or southeast.
You can take the Parla line from Madrid to Getafe.
You can travel from Plaza Elíptica bus station (on the grey Circular metro line) to the city centre of Getafe if you take the 441, 442, and 444 bus lines. Another, the 443, will carry you somewhat far away of it. There're also two night bus lines, that end in Plaza Elíptica: N803 and N805.
Four highways and divided highways pass through Getafe: two beltways (A-42 and A-4) and two highways leading through Madrid (M-45 and M-50). Another two-lane road connects Getafe with Leganés, and two provincial roads lead to Perales del Río.
Taxis from Madrid cost €15-20, and are the only option to get to Getafe after a late night out (01:30 or 02:00).
In Getafe there are 5 train stations and many bus stations which leave you in the city centre or around, wherever you want.
If you are a student, in Getafe there is Carlos III university.
If you like shopping you should walk along Calle de Madrid.
You can have a really fun night if you go to "Cabaret Madrid", a pub where you can drink and dance until 06:00.
Cafe Cibelina is where all the local football fans gather.
As of June 2022, Getafe has 4G from MasMovi/Yoigo and Vodafone, and 5G from Movistar and Orange.
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