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The Sierra Norte de Madrid, is a region formed by 42 municipalities, which occupies the northern end of the Community of Madrid. The main route to reach it is the A-1 highway.
The destination has a great diversity in the landscape with protected natural areas, full of wildlife, where it is possible to enjoy nature in its purest state. The Sierra del Rincón Biosphere Reserve as well as the spectacular Sierra del Guadarrama National Park and the Natura 2000 Network.
Visiting its monasteries, castles, churches, all carefully preserved, along with their customs and traditional festivals, very present today in the villages, will transport you to the rurality of the place, where the passage of time is barely noticeable.
Tasting in the restaurants of the Sierra Norte de Madrid, its dishes based on the products naturally provided by the environment, such as legumes, river fishing, mushrooms, vegetables or honey, respecting the season and its traditional use, is a delight for the palate of those who come to enjoy the mountain gastronomy. Nowadays, we are working on the maintenance and promotion of local products, being unanimous, the recognition of the quality of its meats, orchards and wines.
Enjoying the tranquility in the wide range of cozy rural accommodation in their villages, is the best option for those seeking to disconnect from the noise of big cities, complementing their stay with great leisure plans, proposed by active tourism companies, and environmental education of the destination, adapted to adults and children.
Nature, gastronomy, sports and culture come together every day in the Sierra Norte de Madrid.
In the Upper Lozoya River Valley, located in the Guadarrama Range, northern Region of Madrid, we will discover unique landscapes and activities for couples, families and friends.
The Middle Lozoya River Valley is located in the north end of the Region of Madrid, where the Somosierra Port is located. This port is the busiest entry point from the North. Come with us and visit the villages with charm of this area of the Northern Range..
Built in 1972, El Atazar reservoir is the biggest reservoir of the Region of Madrid. It brought together some of the best lands of the municipality with the same name, from the known Molino de Riato until a road that connected it with the municipality of Cervera de Buitrago.
This rocky spur in the Cuerda Larga sub-range (one of the most important stretches in the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains) includes the largest granite massif in the eastern part of these mountains. It is situated to the north of the municipality of the same name and to the east of Valdemanco, accessible via motorway A-1 (Madrid-Burgos) at kilometre 60.
The Sierra del Rincón was declared Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO in July 2005. It has really spectacular landscapes, a great variety of ecosystems and being the example of reservation of biodiversity, it is a place that you must visit. You don't have excuse! Select a day on your calendar and come to this wonderful place.
The Jarama River starts as a natural border between Madrid and Guadalajara and enters the province of Guadalajara near the famous forest Hayedo de Montejo. It then returns to Madrid where it is joined by the Lozoya River, forming an extensive and fertile valley known as the Jarama Valley.
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