The Top 6 Castles around Galapagar
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 6
beautiful castles to choose from around Galapagar. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Galapagar. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 23, 2025
Aulencia Castle
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The river Aulencia has been well crossed since the precarious wooden bridge was replaced by concrete cairns.
Almost all year round you can pedal on your bike, but you have …
Almost all year round you can pedal on your bike, but you have …
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Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
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A visit that you cannot miss! The monastery has been a world heritage site since 1984 and is one of the best ways to appreciate and understand the "golden" era …
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Hoyo de Manzanares
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The town is very charming with its stone houses and is full on weekends with people hiking, climbing and biking. In the square there is an Information Office where you can get a wide variety of information.
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Tower of the Lodones
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The Lodones tower is one of the best preserved Arab watchtowers in the Community of Madrid. It was probably built between the 10th and 11th centuries during the Umayyad period. Although its current state is the product of conservation actions.
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Torrelodones Watchtower
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Icon of the city of Torrelodones and appreciated by many when passing through the A-6 motorway. The current tower is a restoration, while very little remains of the original. The …
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