Watchtower of El Berrueco

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The Watchtower of El Berrueco, also known as the Watchtower of Torrepedrera is a watchtower of Islamic origin located in El Berrueco, Spain. It is situated close to the El Altazar dam, atop a 1030 m hill in the Sierra de Guadarrama. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1983. ()

Local name: Atalaya de El Berrueco Coordinates: 40°52'26"N, 3°32'13"W

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Watchtower of El Berrueco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of la Magdalena, El Atazar Dam, Church of Santa María de la Varga, Watchtower of Arrebatacapas.

3.2 miS
Church, Gothic architecture
Church of la Magdalena, Torrelaguna
81 min walk • The Church of la Magdalena is a Gothic-style church located in Torrelaguna, central Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1983.
4.3 miNE
Dam
El Atazar Dam
109 min walk • El Atazar Dam is an arch dam built near Madrid, Spain on the Lozoya River, very close to where the Lozoya joins the Jarama. The curved design of the dam is optimum for the narrow gorge in which it was built to retain water in the reservoir.
4.3 miSE
Church
Church of Santa María de la Varga
110 min walk • The Church of Santa María de la Varga is a former church located in Uceda, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1991. Built atop a former mosque, the church was erected in a Romanesque style in the 13th century by the Archbishop of Toledo, D. Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada.
3 miSW
Tower
Watchtower of Arrebatacapas
77 min walk • The Watchtower of Arrebatacapas is a watchtower located in Torrelaguna, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1983.
3.4 miS
40°49'32"N • 3°32'21"W
Monasterio Franciscano de la Madre de Dios, Torrelaguna
86 min walk • Church, Restaurant
3.4 miS
40°49'31"N • 3°32'25"W
Biblioteca Municipal Juan de Mena, Torrelaguna
86 min walk • Library
4.1 miW
Locality
La Cabrera
104 min walk • La Cabrera is a municipality in central Spain, around 56km away from Madrid. La Cabrera belongs to the comarca called Sierra Norte de Madrid which is part of the wider autonomous Community of Madrid.
2.8 miSE
Locality
Patones
72 min walk • The village is characterized by its traditional stone houses and narrow cobblestone streets, creating a timeless atmosphere that transports visitors back in time. The surrounding natural landscape is equally impressive, with rugged cliffs, lush forests,...
1.5 miNW
Locality
El Berrueco
40 min walk • One of the highlights of El Berrueco is the breathtaking Pantano del Atazar, a reservoir surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. Visitors can partake in a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and picnicking, all while taking in the serene...
4.4 miSE
Locality
Uceda
112 min walk • Uceda is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2004 census, the municipality has a population of 1,575 inhabitants. The church of Santa María de la Varga stands in the town.
3.4 miSE
Locality
Torremocha de Jarama
86 min walk • Torremocha de Jarama is a municipality of the Community of Madrid, Spain.