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Villas de Madrid is a group of eleven unique destinations that stand out for their cultural heritage. They are spread across different parts of Madrid, surrounded by landscapes as diverse as moors, countryside and alcarrias, foothills, hills and pastures, as well as the high mountain landscapes of Guadarrama and Somosierra. All have managed to maintain their rural authenticity, while offering a quality tourist infrastructure prepared to meet the needs of its visitors.
SAN MARTÍN DE VALDEIGLESIAS
In San Martin de Valdeiglesias is a must visit the medieval stone castle of La Coracera and the botanical garden and park of plant sculptures of the town, 'the enchanted forest', after which you can always taste some wine from the D.O. Vinos de Madrid, purchase it in its wine shop and wineries in the region, or enjoy a typical dish like some potatoes revolconas, representative of the area.
It is also possible to make an excursion to the Visigothic cemetery that borders the Cerro de las Mesas and allows in a scenic setting to visit the ancient tombs, or another excursion, a little further north, to the Fuente de la Cancha, a watering hole that normally has no water but is worth it just for the views it offers.
The Pantano de San Juan is located nearby and is a recreational area for thousands of Madrilenians, who consider it the beach of Madrid. Surrounded by restaurants and rest areas, it will make you feel as if you were on an island paradise in the heart of the Peninsula. Here you will find nautical and summer leisure facilities, and campsites if you want to extend your stay in a familiar and safe environment.
Another route is the Andrinoso Trail to the Cerro de Mambroso. This trail, of great length, starts from the south of the town of San Martín de Valdeiglesias and passes through the Cerro de Castillejos. From there you will reach the Cañada Real, which coincides with the Arroyo de Majadal and passes through the Cerro de La Puebla. Following the trail you will find the Cerro de Mambroso, where the intense green will delight your eyes for a few minutes.
Combining nature, architecture, active and multi-adventure tourism, wine tourism and gastronomy may seem a complicated task, but everything is possible this summer in San Martín de Valdeiglesias.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?