Colmenar de Oreja is one of the most beautiful towns in the south of Madrid. Its Plaza Mayor is of special beauty due to its arcades with wooden pillars. It is a classic example of a Castilian square. The limestone used for the construction of the royal palaces of Madrid and Aranjuez was extracted from the surroundings of this town.

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Javi

February 3, 2023

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One of the most beautiful towns in Madrid and the place of origin of the limestone for the royal palaces of Aranjuez and Madrid. It is a good place to stop on a terrace to rest, and if you do, try its famous cool potatoes.

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Agustín Felipe Farelo

November 11, 2025

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Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful towns in southern Madrid, with a long-standing winemaking and agricultural tradition, its arcaded main square is a must-see.

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1. La Mesa de Ocaña - circular from Corral de Almaguer to Colmenar de la Oreja

104km

04:27

790m

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2. The Marañosa Climb – ⛰️ END La Marañosa loop from Embajadores

130km

05:46

890m

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3. The Marañosa Climb – ⛰️ END La Marañosa loop from San Fermín-Orcasur

118km

05:21

950m

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Elevation 760 m

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Thursday 5 February

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Plaza Mayor of Colmenar de Oreja

1. La Mesa de Ocaña - circular from Corral de Almaguer to Colmenar de la Oreja

2. The Marañosa Climb – ⛰️ END La Marañosa loop from Embajadores

3. The Marañosa Climb – ⛰️ END La Marañosa loop from San Fermín-Orcasur

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