Middle Paleolithic 125,000–40,000 BC: Prehistoric sites have been discovered near the population center of Vicálvaro, specifically in the areas surrounding an ancient brick factory, near the old railway stop, and on Almodóvar hill.

Neolithic: The archaeological works of Casa Montero took place in the months of July and August 2003 where the remains of a stone industry were discovered.

[1] More than 2,600 pits of different depths have been located, and based on the pottery shards found, it has been established that they belong to the ancient Neolithic period of the plateau (more than 7,000 years ago).

Around its historic center are the nearby neighborhoods (known locally as poblados, colonias or barrios) of San Juan, Mil Viviendas, Las Cruces y Anillo Verde.

Portland moved their cement production to Morata de Tajuña because municipal ordinances raised increasing environmental issues.

Most characteristic for the new stations of Valdebernardo, Vicálvaro, San Cipriano and Puerta de Arganda are their distinctly coloured walls, an innovation aimed at making it less likely for passengers to accidentally miss their stop.