Abandoned Madrid Sierra Village Yours For Less Than A Million

Situated less than 72 kilometres from Madrid, the abandoned village of La Lastra, in the Sierra de Guadarrama, situated on the border between the Communidad of Madrid and Castilla y Leon, is on sale for just €900,000.

The village has been left in ruins since the Spanish Civil War. Meanwhile most buildings have crumbled, the bell tower of the church still stands, surrounded by overgrown vegetation.

The history of La Lastra has given rise to numerous legends, with locals and visitors alike reporting strange occurrences. Ana, a retired journalist, claims she once saw a shadow pass behind her while exploring the ruins. Her story is just one of many that have contributed to the village’s eerie reputation. Some say the village is haunted, with tales of witchcraft, ghostly figures, and places where grass refuses to grow. It is said that many women in the village were dedicated to witchcraft.

During the Spanish Civil War, La Lastra, which once had 200 residents, was destroyed. This was because it lay on the front line of the conflict. Its inhabitants fled, leaving the village to be slowly reclaimed by nature. Today, it remains a desolate place, with a few crumbling walls and scattered stones serving as reminders of the past.

Despite its haunting reputation, La Lastra boasts a spectacular location promises the advertisement. “A village in ruins, but the location is spectacular. It is one of the most sought-after tourist area in the region.

The properties for sale are 23 plots out of a total of 40. 4,144 square metres out of a total of 6,785,” reads the advertisement which is published on the specialist real estate portal www.aldeasabandonadas.com. There, it does not explain what village it is, but it is easy to locate it by the indications given: “72 kilometres from Madrid. Between Peguerinos and Santa María. Starting price €900,000.” It’s a hotspot for hikers and adventure seekers, with several walking routes passing through the area.

To add to the mystery the village has appeared in several outlets including Madrid´s TV Telemadrid as being a haunt of witches and other things that go bump in the night.

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