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 construction dates back to the 10th century when the area was under the command of the Caliphate of Cordoba and after being abandoned for centuries, it was rebuilt in 1930.

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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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Good short walk of about 6 km leaving from the shopping center

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2. Covacho Waterfall – La Berzosa Viewpoint loop from Villalba

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3. Retamar Bridge – Molino de la Hoz Reservoir loop from Las Matas

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Elevation 900 m

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Sunday 22 March

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Location: Torrelodones, Guadarrama, Madrid, Spain

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Tower of the Lodones

1. Embalse de Valmayor – circular por trialeras desde Las Matas y Torrelodones

2. Covacho Waterfall – La Berzosa Viewpoint loop from Villalba

3. Retamar Bridge – Molino de la Hoz Reservoir loop from Las Matas

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