Vallecas

Vallecas is known for its working-class inhabitants who have given it the local names Vallekas or Valle del Kas.

Many initiatives that take place in the district show this countercultural attitude by replacing the letter c with k, examples of these are the local radio station Radio Vallekas, the local television channel Tele K, the music festival Vallekas Rock, etc.

In this tradition, Vallecas is also home to the Spanish ska band Ska-P, noted for its anarchist and leftist lyrics.

The famous lightweight boxer Poli Díaz, nicknamed The Colt of Vallecas, also comes from this renowned working-class neighbourhood.

Atlético Madrid and Spain national team midfielder Koke was also born in Vallecas.

Vallecas' coat of arms
Vallecas' coat of arms
Panorama of Vallecas from Cerro del Tío Pío (at sunset).
Facade of the church of saint Peter ad vincula (in chains) – Vallecas, Madrid.