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The region of Madrid is home to five sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, three of which are the urban enclaves of Alcalá de Henares, Aranjuez and San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Also included are the Hayedo de Montejo and the so-called "Landscape of Light", the enclave in the capital that includes such famous places as the Paseo del Prado or the Buen Retiro. We encourage you to discover them through attractive itineraries on foot or by bicycle, touring unique places that explain their belonging to this select group that holds the highest recognition of UNESCO in terms of cultural heritage.
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.
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.
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