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El Arenal
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Parque Regional de la Sierra de Gredos
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JavierCR 🇪🇸
December 3, 2025
Road cycling
El Arenal is a beautiful mountain village in the Tiétar Valley, within the Sierra de Gredos Regional Park, ideal for lovers of nature, traditional architecture and tranquility.
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•JavierCR 🇪🇸
December 3, 2025
Road cycling
What to see in El Arenal
Church of San Bartolomé
A 16th-century building with Gothic and Renaissance details. It houses Baroque altarpieces and religious paintings. A place full of history and architectural beauty.
"Entre Ríos" Walk and Starry Viewpoint
A stroll alongside the murmur of the water and a perfect viewpoint to contemplate the Gredos landscape.
Natural Pools
Charco Nogales and Charco de Najarro are ideal for cooling off in summer. The Arenal River forms crystal-clear pools where swimming is a unique experience.
Traditional Architecture
Church of San Bartolomé
A 16th-century building with Gothic and Renaissance details. It houses Baroque altarpieces and religious paintings. A place full of history and architectural beauty.
"Entre Ríos" Walk and Starry Viewpoint
A stroll alongside the murmur of the water and a perfect viewpoint to contemplate the Gredos landscape.
Natural Pools
Charco Nogales and Charco de Najarro are ideal for cooling off in summer. The Arenal River forms crystal-clear pools where swimming is a unique experience.
Traditional Architecture
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•Siro Arias Valdés - Testadicorsa
April 21, 2024
Road cycling
It is a beautiful town in the southern area of the Sierra de Gredos. It has a lot of charm due to its location above the mountain and its walled streets. There is a nice fountain where you can drink water to continue the route. The town next door, El Hornillo, is also pretty.
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Elevation 910 m