The Top 20 Attractions in the Sistema Central Mountains
There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Sistema Central Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Sistema Central Mountains is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
The Roman road of the port of Fuenfría represents the best preserved road section of Roman origin in the Community of Madrid. Since its construction in the 1st century, it …
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Actually the one you see in the photos is the dam of the streams. Valmayor's is the one below
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From this natural observatory the monarch contemplated the development of the works of the Monastery.
Some experts assure that these granite seats, for the king and two companions, are the …
Some experts assure that these granite seats, for the king and two companions, are the …
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Los Siete Picos is a mountainous formation of the Sierra de Guadarrama, in the Central System of the Iberian Peninsula, located on the border between the Spanish provinces of Madrid and Segovia.
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The Church of San Bartolomé, better known as the Hermitage of El Cerrillo, was built in 1447. Its construction was financed through a donation of 1,000 maravedis from the Marquis …
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One of the classic peaks of the Guadarrama mountain range. Easy ascent along the GR-10 and good views from the summit.
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Crossing the dam bridge you can see wonderful views of the Sierra de Madrid, Los Siete Picos and La Bola del Mundo. You can also see the extension of the Valmayor Reservoir.
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The path jumps over a rocky hill and reaches the bridge over the Laguna de Peñalara stream, which is the natural drainage of the Laguna Grande. The Hoya de Peñalara …
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On the slope to the left appears the Cubero spring, dry or frozen for part of the year, and shortly after, where the mountain track turns to the left, the …
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The Las Canchas viewpoint is an extraordinary panoramic point of the Barranca Valley, enclosed by the Guarramillas and Maliciosa massifs. The enigmatic and mysterious name of Maliciosa appears on several …
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