Official Name: | Batres |
Pushpin Map: | Spain |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Spain. |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Spain |
Subdivision Type1: | Autonomous community |
Subdivision Name1: | Madrid |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Area Total Km2: | 21.58 |
Elevation M: | 601 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone: | CET |
Utc Offset: | +1 |
Timezone Dst: | CEST |
Utc Offset Dst: | +2 |
Website: | www.batres.es |
Batres (pronounced as /es/) is a small town and municipality in the autonomous community of Madrid in central Spain. The town as is known today was founded in the 12th century after it was recaptured by Christians from the Almoravids, or north African settlers.
The town is a popular destination because of Batres Castle, which is the main tourist attraction.