Peñalara Natural Park, Guadarrama National Park

Name: Peñalara Natural Park
Address: Guadarrama National Park, Spain

#4 among attractions in Guadarrama National Park

Natural attraction, Protected area

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Peñalara Natural Park, Guadarrama National Park

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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. ()

Local name: Parque natural de la Cumbre, el Circo y las Lagunas de Peñalara Visitors per year: 133 thous.Coordinates: 40°51'5"N, 3°57'20"W

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

4.1 miNW
Royal summer residence and grounds
Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, Real Sitio de San Ildefonso
105 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...
3.9 miS
Winter sport, Ski area
Valdesquí
99 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...
4.4 miNE
Monastery, Gothic architecture, Baroque architecture
Monastery of El Paular, Rascafría
112 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...
0.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Peñalara, Guadarrama National Park
13 min walk • 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.
1.7 miE
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Sierra de Guadarrama
44 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.
~1580 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Risco de los Claveles, Guadarrama National Park
8 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.
5 miE
40°50'59"N • 3°51'39"W
Cascada del Purgatorio, Rascafría
127 min walk • Hiking trail, Park, Natural attraction
4.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Asomate de Hoyos, Guadarrama National Park
126 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.
7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
La Pedriza, Guadarrama National Park
178 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.
5.4 miNE
40°54'14"N • 3°52'46"W
Centro Comercial Madrid-París, Rascafría
138 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
7.7 miNW
Locality
Palazuelos de Eresma
196 min walk • Palazuelos de Eresma is a municipality located in the province of Segovia, Castile and León, Spain. It takes its name from the River Eresma.