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The Top 20 Lakes around Guadarrama

Looking to visit the best lakes around Guadarrama? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Guadarrama’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: November 27, 2025

Valmayor Reservoir Dam

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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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Air Force Reservoir

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Upon reaching the dam, most sigh exclaiming at the surprise of finding this conjunction of water and views in the heart of the Community of Madrid when the landscape is …

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Santillana Reservoir

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Beautiful reservoir in the Sierra de Madrid, on the shores of the town of Manzanares el Real, where its Castle shines. The Reservoir is a resting point for migratory birds …

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Chiquillo Spring and Reservoir

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Site that gives us fresh water to recharge the bottles and continue on our way. Taking advantage of resting here is a good idea, it is a particularly quiet and picturesque place.

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Laguna del Gato

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The “Laguna del Gato” is a shallow, seasonal lagoon restored by the Community of Madrid within the Habitat Recovery Program for amphibians in the Community's Livestock Route Network.
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Navacerrada Reservoir

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This reservoir is not used to generate energy or to irrigate crops, its main purpose is to supply water to the majority of towns in the Sierra de Guadarrama, which …

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La Jarosa Reservoir

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The entire area of the Jarosa Reservoir is full of countless tracks that make it ideal for MTB practice. A nice pine forest which makes it cool in summer and …

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Start of the Barranca Valley Trail

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In the Valley of the Barranca several ecosystems of high environmental value can be appreciated. Groves in the lowlands, riverside forests, pasture areas, pine forests, mountain reliefs and an interesting …

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Santillana Reservoir Trail

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Nice path that runs around the Santillana Reservoir and avoids the busy road.
The trail goes through forests and crosses different streams, where you may get your feet a little …

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Navacerrada Reservoir Dam

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The Navacerrada Reservoir dam is a crucial hydraulic structure for water management in the region.

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The Top 20 Lakes around Guadarrama

Valmayor Reservoir Dam

Air Force Reservoir

Santillana Reservoir

Chiquillo Spring and Reservoir

Laguna del Gato

Navacerrada Reservoir

La Jarosa Reservoir

Start of the Barranca Valley Trail

Santillana Reservoir Trail

Navacerrada Reservoir Dam

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