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The balloon ride starts early in the morning, close to sunrise. All our balloon flights are first class. The whole activity lasts approximately three hours, one hour of which corresponds to the flight. Ballooning is extraordinarily safe. ‘Siempre en las nubes’ also includes a celebration with champagne and a picnic at the landing site and a presentation of flight diplomas. .
‘Siempre en las nubes’ performs balloon flights over cities and places declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. In the region of Madrid we perform flights over Aranjuez. If you wish, we have official tourist guides in each location to accompany you during your flight.
Welcome to the largest multiplayer virtual reality centre in Madrid. Virtual Arena takes you to a full immersion of hyper-reality VR with 6 multiplayer games in 50 minutes or 30 minutes experiences in a room with more than 500m2 dedicated to virtual reality.
Players can move freely wherever they want within a large open room sharing the same game (up to 12 simultaneous players in some games) and enjoying a mind-blowing, hyper-realistic, immersive VR experience.
CWith this scenic paragliding activity, we offer you a most stimulating time. Paraglide over the peaks of the Sierra de Guadarrama in Miraflores de la Sierra and enjoy the magnificent views.
With a tandem paraglider, we will ascend to the highest peaks to fall even more in love with the sierra from the air. In addition, we will be accompanied by an expert pilot. This way, we will be able to see the peaks of the Sierra and who knows, maybe we will find an eagle or a vulture.
The activity will consist of a 15 to 20-minute flight, although the total activity can last between 2-3 hours. Access will be by 4×4. The flights will reach altitudes of between 400 and 1,000 meters, altitudes from which you will be able to enjoy spectacular views.
Adventure and Nature
You can navigate the Tagus River as it passes through Aranjuez in the way you prefer: kayaking, paddle surfing or dragon canoeing. A unique experience where you can discover the Royal Site from an exceptional point of view and get a glimpse of landmarks such as the Royal Embarcadero, the 1806 Castle or the Casa Marinos.
Discover Aranjuez, the Tagus River and its surroundings
This is a 5Km route starting from the Club Escuela de Piragüismo de Aranjuez facilities, with a duration of 2 hours and a low difficulty.
An active but calm sport, within the reach of both experienced riders and beginners. Enjoy nature and the landscape. Relaxation and unique sensations that vary from one time of the year to another, from one day to another, almost from one hour to another...
Within this unique natural environment in the region of Madrid, one of the jewels in the crown is undoubtedly the Sierra de Guadarrama. At its heart, barely 40 km from the big city, is the estate of La Dehesa del Guerrero, in the municipality of Becerril de la Sierra.
From there the equestrian routes start, always with a reduced number of participants (maximum six) to offer a practically personalised enjoyment, always accompanied by a monitor, with docile horses that also allow children to join in? Come to the mountains!
On the back of donkeys, we will walk through an incredible nature in Sierra de Guadarrama.
AAt the calm rhythm of the animals, we will discover the flora and fauna of one of the purest, most beautiful and wildest corners of our mountain range. From one hour to several days routes.
We will also discover many things about this wonderful animal, which has contributed so much to our civilization and that we have relegated to oblivion.
AA RITMO DE BURRO has as its ultimate goal the recovery of the Zamorano donkey, an endangered breed.
Monte Holiday Ecotourism's tree houses near Madrid offer you the incredible possibility of fulfilling a dream we've all had at one time or another. Sleeping in a treetop surrounded by fresh air and nature, whilst enjoying spectacular views and unsurpassed tranquillity.
Falling asleep to the song of the tawny owl, reading a book to the nocturnal melody of the night owl. Sharing the terrace with the yellowthroats or the coal buntings, which perch amicably claiming their right to enjoy the magnificent views. Waking up to the peck of blue tits or chaffinches, who welcome the day from our hut in the trees.
LThe picturesque and comfortable cabins, which faithfully imitate a bird's nest, are located in the Valle Alto del Lozoya, in the Sierra Norte. These tree houses near Madrid offer unbeatable panoramic views of the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, as they are set among the treetops at a height varying from 4 to 7 metres.
Treat yourself to a high altitude getaway in our magnificent tree houses. Close to Madrid and to Segovia, and in one of the most beautiful enclaves of the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, the surroundings add even more charm to our cosy wooden cabins. Are you ready to discover them?
The Aula Apícola Sierra de Hoyo, located in a spectacular and exclusive Nature Reserve in Hoyo de Manzanares, is a pioneering center of its kind in the region of Madrid, designed to offer visitors activities in the middle of nature, with a strong informative character.
Although the central theme of the Aula Apícola Sierra de Hoyo, as its name suggests, is the honey bee and beekeeping, the activities offered are closely linked to the environment in which it is located, so that visitors can learn about it and value it. Thus, in addition to the bees, the fauna, the flora and forest management and the traditional uses linked to the forest make up the contents of the various activities offered.
The activities, depending on the chosen theme, will include guided tours along the interpretive trail, visits to the beehives or workshops with different contents.
This is not a visit to a winery, it is a journey that will take you from the vineyards of San Martín de Valdeiglesias to the best coves of the Pantano de San Juan.
The experience begins in the vineyards surrounding our winery, located in the middle of nature on the top of a hill, explaining the particular characteristics of our land and the viticulture work that is carried out throughout the year.
Afterwards, you will enter the winery where you will visit our winemaking and ageing rooms. In each of them we will tell you about the main steps in the winemaking process. We continue the visit in ValleYglesias Restaurant with our Tasting Menu. And, after lunch, we will go to the San Juan Reservoir. It is essential to come with a swimming suit: you will need it.
A boat trip that will surprise you with the beauty of each of the corners that make up the reservoir. We can take a refreshing swim and regain strength to finish the day watching the sunset from the water with a drink in your hand.
Enjoy Madrid and its cultural richness in this experience next to the Monastery of Pelayos de la Presa. It is a very important medieval building in the Region of Madrid, built in the 12th century and declared of Cultural Interest since 1983.
We will begin with a visit to our winery, in the heart of the Sierra de Gredos, to enjoy a walk through the vineyards, literature and winemaking, ending with a wine tasting. And, back in Madrid, we will continue the experience visiting the Monastery of Pelayos de la Presa, the only medieval monastery in the province; and we will enjoy its nine centuries of history, walking through the space through the different architectural styles that make up the monument, ranging from Romanesque to Baroque. Not to be missed!
Chinchón, declared one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, has the medieval charm of the 15th and 16th centuries.
Imagine touring its streets, protected by Heritage, in a pleasant thirty-minute ride on a tourist train, while you discover the most special corners and their history through an explanation during the journey.
Afterwards, you will arrive at a centenary winery, where you will be conquered by the wonderful flavours and aromas of the best wines of Madrid. A guided tour of the facilities will take you back 150 years.
You will discover the secrets of the 5th generation of winemakers who continue to make wine in earthenware jars, as well as a commented wine tasting and a tasting of typical products from Chinchón.
A transforming, luminous and sidereal experience. Enjoy observing the night sky of the Sierra de Gredos, in the middle of nature and away from the light pollution of the city. In addition, during the observation, we will enjoy a tasting of wines from the winery, so you can live a complete experience with friends, family or as a couple.
A really exciting and relaxing wine tourism activity, perfect to disconnect from the stress of everyday life. The surroundings, the night time and the accompaniment will make this sighting a sky of flavours and sensations. The start and end time is adjusted according to the time of the year, to guarantee the best observation. The estimated duration is 3 hours, come and see the stars!
The cosmopolitan trend of the Food Hall lands in Madrid with Galería Canalejas. Up to 13 different restaurants are distributed among the more than 4,000 square metres of floor space that make up this great gastronomic hall. A large space in the form of a market of flavours that integrates culinary proposals inspired by the cuisines of the world.
Reputed chefs have designed specific proposals for this new space, which promises to be the new trendy gastronomic experience in the capital. 19.86 by Rubén Arnanz is the proposal of the Segovian chef, Castilian cuisine in a metropolitan format. Rubén is a promising young chef who already has a Michelin Star.
Julián Mármol, who holds another Michelin Star, has installed two new restaurants in this Food Hall: Monchis and The Eight. The former fuses Mexican and Japanese cuisine. The second, The Eight, presents the ember as its great ally. With the use of Binchotan charcoal, traditional Japanese charcoal, its sandwiches and hamburgers acquire a unique touch.
You'll also find Oriental, Italian, traditional, wine and meats and, of course, pastries, desserts and jams... It's all there, at Galería Canalejas!
"Dans le noir ?" is more than a restaurant, it is a unique sensory and human experience. It is about having lunch or dinner in total and absolute darkness, guided by blind waiter-guides.
In this restaurant you dine in the dark and put all your senses to the test: taste, smell, touch and hearing. Chef Edwin Cuevas creates dishes and plays with local ingredients to obtain different flavours, textures and smells in a tasting plate to enjoy in complete and absolute darkness. The originality of the ambience also makes the menu something special to discover. Enjoy an exquisite selection with your senses enhanced by a unique environment.
In addition, the experience that stands out the most is with the blind or visually impaired waiter-guides, so they will exchange social roles completely for the duration of the lunch or dinner. They are our eyes and our personal guides during the whole experience!
Enjoy a different kind of train journey without leaving Madrid with an unforgettable meal in one of our train carriages.
Our restaurant evokes a small station, equipped with two old restored train carriages, and we also have a charming terrace on one of the platforms.
Get on the train and let's go!
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