A very nice reservoir. The sunsets and sunrises are spectacular, there are incredible views of Manzanares and its castle, and it is a good place to photograph birds.

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Agustín Felipe Farelo

October 11, 2020

Mountain biking

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 that is easy to see in its waters if you are fond of ornithology. The Neo-Gothic tower of the reservoir dam itself is also curious, visible only in the distance, but very unique.

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LaraFY

November 21, 2022

Road cycling

Different at each time of the year and full of birds. From the reservoir you can see the mountains, Manzanares and Soto del Real.

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#1.

Dehesa Boyal, Embalse de Santillana y Puente de la Marmota — circular por Madrid Norte

91.8km

07:42

1,140m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Soto, Embalse de Santillana y Manzanares — Sierra de Guadarrama

23.1km

01:29

140m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Batán Bridge – Santillana Reservoir loop from Colmenar Viejo

74.8km

06:38

1,340m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Elevation 900 m

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Location: Manzanares El Real, Guadarrama, Madrid, Spain

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Old Reservoir Track Entrance

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Santillana Reservoir

#1.

Dehesa Boyal, Embalse de Santillana y Puente de la Marmota — circular por Madrid Norte

#2.

Soto, Embalse de Santillana y Manzanares — Sierra de Guadarrama

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Batán Bridge – Santillana Reservoir loop from Colmenar Viejo

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