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If there is one town in the Region of Madrid that is worth visiting because of its location, cultural heritage and landscape, it is Rascafría. It's a town that is the gateway to the Valle del Lozoya, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. This week, we propose you this simple urban route, following the course of the Artiñuelo River that crossing the town, with little difficulty, will make you enjoy the nature and the heritage.
We present this interesting route through the Sierra Norte de Madrid, part of one of the routes of 'Welcome to the Region of Madrid'. Discover some of the most popular destinations in the Valley of Lozoya, where you can enjoy a wide range of charming villages, historical heritage, gastronomy and outdoor activities.
One more week we suggest a trip for different locations of the Region of Madrid. On this occasion we suggest you discover the second route that took place the past January 7th, within the program 'Welcome to the Region of Madrid', who visited the towns of Las Rozas, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Guadarrama, Navacerrada and Manzanares El Real.
Following the routes of the program 'Welcome to the Region of Madrid', we share with you this interesting route through the southeast of the community that visits the most emblematic sites, known for its history, heritage, gastronomy and for being a reference area in the Denomination of Origin of Wines of Madrid.
Next 9 of January, within the program 'Welcome to Region of Madrid' a bus will depart from the city of Madrid, with destination to the towns of San Agustin de Guadalix, El Molar and Torrelaguna. If you not even know them, we invite you to make a break through these towns and enjoy their environment, heritage and gastronomy.
From a quiet stroll through the natural environment with breathtaking views, to enjoy the artistic heritage treasured by the monuments, or perhaps savour the typical dishes, are some of the things that we can recommend in these five getaways that we propose you.
In the spectacular Lozoya Valley, it's located one of the most beautiful places in the Madrid Mountains, Rascafría. This week, we suggest you know this 'villa', and stay in touch with nature through two low difficulty pleasant walks that will take you to Oteruelo del Valle and Los Navazos. Would you like to go to these locations?
Faithful to our weekly getaway, this time we suggest you to know two towns located in the Sierra Oeste: Villamanta and Villamantilla. Discover its heritage, enjoy in touch with nature thanks to its routes and even participate in their festivities. Don't miss it!
The new year brings back our renowned getaways to help you know our region in depth. This week we are visiting the Madrilenian town of Ajalvir—to the south of the mid-basin of the Jarama river, it houses interesting examples of artistic heritage, as well as natural areas where you will have the opportunity to develop a variety of activities in contact with nature.
Summertime is already here! If you are determined to fight the sweltering heat of Madrid this year, it is very easy. Just 49 kilometres away from the city, in the beautiful village of Aldea del Fresno, water, sun and nature are waiting for you with an irresistible and super refreshing combination. Who said that there is no beach in Madrid?
If you are thinking of getting away from it all, we suggest you travel around a town located in the Sierra de Guadarrama. In addition to discover its historic heritage, you will be able to explore the surroundings where you will enjoy marvellous landscapes in contact with the nature. A very appealing plan to get away from the daily routine. Are you joining us?
Come to Aranjuez, a town in the Region of Madrid, which makes an ideal destination to escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city owing to its perfect combination of nature, history and culture. Take a journey in time on the occasion of the Mutiny Festivities or travel in the famous Strawberry Train. Don't think it twice and discover all the things Aranjuez offers.
There are many reasons, and all attractions, to visit this beautiful town of the northwest of the Region of Madrid. It's no accident that a Nobel Prize in Literature, Vicente Aleixandre, chooses Miraflores de la Sierra to spending long periods of time admiring its landscapes. Do you want to know more? Come on, we started our getaway!
Come to Boadilla del Monte and enjoy a few days relaxing in a unique natural environment. Discover the Monte de Boadilla and Holm Oaks, thanks to its routes, or stroll through the old town and knows his story through the most emblematic buildings. Walking, Cycling, with friends or family..., discover this corner of the Region of Madrid, you cannot miss!
If you are thinking about your next getaway, we propose you to visit two towns without leaving the Region of Madrid. In addition to pampering your palate with its gastronomy, or enjoying the beauty of its surroundings, you can visit two key pieces of its heritage: on the one hand the Palace of Infante Don Luis in Boadilla del Monte and on the other the Castle of Villaviciosa de Odón.
If you are thinking what to do next weekend, we suggest you to come to the town of Brunete. A getaway, in which this town, located a few kilometres from the capital, will soak you in recent history, will delight you with its historical heritage and allow you to enjoy in family with outdoor activities. Do you want to join us?
In the Sierra de la Cabrera region, in the northern of Madrid, is located the village of Cabanillas de la Sierra, 58 kilometres from the capital. Its location on the "Camino Real de Burgos", gives it an enclave of great historical importance. Its famous glens shape its landscape with its stockbreeding of fighting bulls, as another of its signs of identity. Do you want to come with us?
The small mountain town of Canencia is located in the Sierra Norte, one of the wealthiest areas in the region as far as nature is concerned. Enjoy some relaxing days in this rural tourism destination, in order to taste the flavours of autumn. Let its environment dazzle you and get to know its history by walking in its nature paths. Will you join us?
Located in the south of the Region of Madrid, in the so called "Comarca Sur" (South Region) the town of Casarrubuelos is this week's suggestion for an excursion. Once again, you will have the chance of enjoying not only outdoor activities, but also a historical heritage that will surprise you.
It's not easy to find a place to take a break that offers possibilities to enjoy so varied: active tourism with hiking trails, where flora and fauna go hand in hand to offer us idyllic postcards. The history is present in every corner, from the time of the Romans until today. And what about to say about the gastronomy, delight for the palate with its meats and river fish. Don't you think that there are enough reasons to come to Cercedilla?
Located in the valley of the Tajuña River, a few kilometres from the capital, is located this beautiful town, whose Plaza Mayor is the cover of the official guide to 'Los Pueblos Más Bonitos de España 2020 ('The Most Beautiful Villages of Spain 2020), and which we encourage you to visit if you have not already done so, to learn about its history, culture, gastronomy and much more. Are you coming?
A little less than 50km, separate Collado Mediano from the capital. In the middle of the Sierra de Guadarrama is located this town, which has many monuments that tell a good account of its long history. We propose you to get to know it in depth through three new urban routes that run with different points of view. Let's get started!
If you're looking for what will be the next break, don't think more because we're back with our suggestions, without leaving the Region of Madrid, you can enjoy visits of interesting historical heritage, gastronomy and why not play sports in contact with nature. Colmenarejo will be our destination; do you want to come with us?
Enjoy a different weekend without leaving the Region of Madrid. Discover El Álamo walk along the streets knowing its heritage, and if you have a chance, don't miss the famous Medieval Fair, a real trip back in time full of activities, workshops, street theater, music and more.
Located in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park and to some extent in the Regional Park of the Upper Manzanares Basin as well, this municipality is made up by three different towns: El Boalo, Cerceda and Mataelpino. Discover its unique landscape and its remarkable historical heritage in the getaway that we are proposing this week.
Between Aranjuez and Villaconejos, the 'Encomienda (Entrustment) Route' offers the chance to discover one of the natural landscapes of the Las Vegas area in the Region of Madrid. Areas that were repopulated during the Reconquista, hence the name of the route. This excursion that can be done on foot, by bicycle, on horseback or by car. Would you like to know more?
If you want to spend a different weekend without leaving our Region, you can travel to the moon... or almost. Come to Fresnedillas de la Oliva, mix with its culture and its people, discover the 'Lunar Museum' or enjoy the outdoors with one of their routes and be amazed by its landscape. We are waiting for you!
This week we are suggesting an excursion to Fuentidueña de Tajo, a small town located in the southeast of the Region of Madrid, in the region of Las Vegas. There you can enjoy a pleasant stroll along its streets, get in contact with nature trekking one of the trails in its surroundings and, moreover, taste the traditional dishes of its local cuisine. Will you come with us?
Less than an hour from the capital is located Gargantilla del Lozoya, a municipality that is fundamentally characterized by the beauty of its landscapes, its history, its culture, and why not, its gastronomy. We are going there this week, taking advantage of the fact that last year the remains of the chapel of Santiago were declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC). Join us!
This week, and taking advantage of the 10th edition of 'Getafe Negro', the 'Festival of detective novel of Madrid', from 14th to 24th October, we propose you to make a getaway to the town of Getafe. It's the main industrial and commercial centre in the south of the region, which with different attractions, are well worth a visit. Join us!
In the Sierra Norte and more specifically at the foot of the Sierra de La Cabrera, is located this municipality of the same name to which we go this week to learn about its important cultural legacy and the attractiveness of its environment, with the possibility of exploring the area through its routes. Are you ready?
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