The best 10 plans to escape the heat in the Sierra de Madrid

From an

, the Madrid mountains are an ideal place to escape from the usual rush of the city.

Here are some suggestions for

Buitrago de Lozoya

This town is located at the beginning of the Sierra de Guadarrama and is

.

There is a wall of Muslim origin near the Lozoya River.

Just over 70 km from Madrid, Buitrago de Lozoya has other attractions such as a castle, the church of Santa María del Castillo, the clock tower and a museum that includes works by Picasso.

And what are Picasso's works doing in this municipality?

Eugenio Arias, a close friend of his, was from there and decided to put together a collection of works by the painter and friend Pablo Picasso.

The Museo Eugenio Arias Collection is a great opportunity for art lovers to have a great time.

How to get?

45 minutes by A-1.

1 hour and 40 minutes from the Plaza de Castilla interchange (bus number 191).

Virgin Beach

At the beginning of the Pantano de San Juan and about 5 kilometers from the municipality of San Martín de Valdeiglesias is the

.

Awarded on several occasions with the

in this space you can be calm and safe with children, since they have surveillance posts.

On this beach you can enjoy different activities such as

etc...

Location

: Virgen de la Nueva highway.

Castle of Manzanares el Real

It is almost impossible to talk about Manzanares el Real and that one of the first thoughts that come to mind is not this castle.

From its upper area you have an

and a valley.

This castle is considered an architectural 'jewel'

that has remained preserved in perfect condition to this day.

Open from

Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location

: Calle Cañada, s/n, Manzanares El Real.

General admission -

€5

Las Presillas natural pools

In the municipality of Rascafría you can take advantage of

.

The perfect plan to escape the heat, whether alone, with friends or family.

That yes, with a temperature of the water 'a little' cold (warned are) when coming from the Lozoya river.

Admission is free and there is no capacity limit.

There are many who take the opportunity to have a picnic around the waters, since the view is wonderful.

More info:

Light of Fire Restaurant

Aurelian Catalin is one of the greatest experts in red meat in Spain.

He started the

project in

With a varied offer, you can choose between '

proposals and a wide range

.

There is also a space, a little more informal and located on a terrace, where superior class hamburgers, bravas, scrambled eggs or Iberian torrezno reign.

Location

: C. los Estudiantes, 6 (Monday and Tuesday closed).

Riosequillo Pool

is now open to the public

, one of the largest of its kind in Spain and which is usually the favorite of many Madrilenians.

Located about 80 kilometers from the capital in a

Buitrago de Lozoya), it is surrounded by green spaces, in an enclosure with an area of ​​4,200 square meters and a capacity for 2,500 people.

There are two other swimming pools for children and adults, as well as

Location

: A1, km 74, Buitrago del Lozoya.

: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until August 31.

: From Tuesday to Thursday, 7 euros;

from Friday to Sunday, 9 euros.

Purgatory Waterfalls

These waterfalls are

To visit them you have to follow a path that can have very cool stops: starting in the medieval town

, in the valley you can enjoy views towards

.

Then you go through the Monastery of Santa María del Paular, founded in the 14th century.

To access there, cross the historic Puente del Perdón, next to some paths

to finally reach the final destination: the waterfalls.

Restaurant Carande Navacerrada

Carlos Carande's personal project was born in the mountains of Madrid.

This restaurant is located in the center of Navacerrada and its cuisine is based on

It has a short menu that changes with the seasons.

Proposals such as the braised scallops on lemon verbena and fennel cream or the Sierra del Guadarrama sirloin with its juice sauce and potato mousseline stand out.

Plaza del Dr. Gereda, 10.

75 euros.

Royal Monastery San Lorenzo de El Escorial

In San Lorenzo de El Escorial you can find a spectacular unique construction

Philip II.

Here, in this space considered a

perfect for attracting the attention of the little ones.

It has various unique spaces that no one should miss, such as the gardens, the royal rooms or the basilica.

12 euros.

Av Juan de Borbón y Battemberg, s/n.

Lagunas de Penalara

The

has water spots.

More specifically, some incredible lagoons, located in the most protected part

and its surroundings.

In just over 30 minutes walking you can reach the main body of water in Peñalara.

To reach the

is more complicated, since it is the highest of all - its surface extends to 2,000 meters high.

However, it is an

where you pass through other

.

paragliding flight

For those who have ever felt the concern of making a paragliding flight, the best time to carry out this

.

On these trips you are always accompanied by a professional pilot, so all security measures are guaranteed.

organizes this activity.

More information at www.vecparagliding.com.

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