Peñalara, Guadarrama National Park

Name: Peñalara
Address: Guadarrama National Park, Spain

#1 among attractions in Guadarrama National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Mountain

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Peñalara is the highest mountain peak in the mountain range of Guadarrama, a subsection of Spain's larger Sistema Central mountain chain which lies at the center and divides the Iberian Peninsula. Straddling the provinces of Madrid and Segovia, Peñalara reaches a height of 2,428 metres above sea level. Consequently, it is one of the most emblematic and important peaks of the Guadarramas. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7966 ftProminence: 3652 ftCoordinates: 40°50'55"N, 3°56'49"W

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Peñalara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, Valdesquí, Monastery of El Paular, Sierra de Guadarrama.

4.6 miNW
Royal summer residence and grounds
Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, Real Sitio de San Ildefonso
117 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Spanish municipality of Real Sitio de San Ildefonso lies the majestic Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso. This splendid Baroque palace, often compared to France's Versailles, was built in the early 18th century and served as a summer...
3.8 miS
Winter sport, Ski area
Valdesquí
97 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama, Valdesquí, Spain, beckons winter sports enthusiasts with its pristine slopes and breathtaking mountain vistas. As a premier ski area located just an hour's drive from Madrid, Valdesquí offers an accessible alpine...
4.1 miNE
Monastery, Gothic architecture, Baroque architecture
Monastery of El Paular, Rascafría
106 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque valley of the Lozoya River, the Monastery of El Paular is a historical gem located in the tranquil town of Rascafría, Spain. Founded in 1390, this former Carthusian monastery exudes a profound sense of peace and spirituality that has been...
1.4 miNE
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Sierra de Guadarrama
36 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Spain, the Sierra de Guadarrama offers a verdant escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This majestic mountain range, part of the larger Sistema Central, is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
0.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Risco de los Claveles, Guadarrama National Park
14 min walk • Risco de los Claveles, is the second highest peak in the Sierra de Guadarrama. It is 2366 meters high, and is located in the northwest of Peñalara Natural Park, 700 meters north from Peñalara peak.
0.5 miNW
Natural attraction, Protected area
Peñalara Natural Park, Guadarrama National Park
13 min walk • The Peñalara Natural Park is a natural park of 7.68 km2 in the northwest of the Community of Madrid, Spain. It was designated in June 1990. The park is situated in the central zone of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Since 2013 the Sierra de Guadarrama has also been protected by a national park designation.
4.5 miE
40°50'59"N • 3°51'39"W
Cascada del Purgatorio, Rascafría
115 min walk • Hiking trail, Park, Natural attraction
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Asomate de Hoyos, Guadarrama National Park
114 min walk • Asómate de Hoyos is a mountain in the Sierra de Guadarrama, with an altitude of 2242 metres. It is part of the Cuerda Larga, with Loma de los Bailanderos and La Najarra to the east, and Collado de las Zorras and Loma de Pandasco to the west.
6.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
La Pedriza, Guadarrama National Park
166 min walk • La Pedriza is a geological feature on the southern slopes of the Guadarrama mountain range of great scenic and leisure interest. Access is from Manzanares el Real, a municipality in the northwest of the Community of Madrid.
5.2 miNE
40°54'14"N • 3°52'46"W
Centro Comercial Madrid-París, Rascafría
133 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
7.3 miNE
Locality
Alameda del Valle
187 min walk • Alameda del Valle is a municipality in Spain, 92 kilometres northeast of Madrid.

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Nearby attractions include Peñalara Natural Park, Guadarrama National Park (13 min walk), Risco de los Claveles, Guadarrama National Park (14 min walk).