Guadarrama, just over 30 miles northwest of Madrid, is the perfect escape if you are looking for peace and tranquillity. Its name comes from Arabic wadi-l-ramal, "sandy river", although its history goes back much earlier, to the time of the Roman Empire. Book a Guadarrama getawayand discover not only this town, but also the river and the famous mountain range that shelters it.
If anywhere has witnessed the changes that Guadarrama has undergone over the centuries, it is the imposing tower known simply as La Torre. It stands on the top of a hill around which life has gone on for centuries. It is believed that it has been there since the time of first Roman settlement and was once part of an Arab mosque that later became a Christian church. Currently, it is a cultural centre that also serves as a great lookout point, with spectacular views of the Sierra de Guadarrama.
Don't be satisfied with contemplating the mountains from afar however. Visit El Gurugú, a splendid interpretation centre where you can find out all you need to know about the Sierra de Guadarrama and see it from a different point of view. The centre organises walking, cycling and off-road vehicle excursions, the perfect complement to a Guadarrama holiday package!
Another natural attraction that is well worth a visit is the 135-acre La Jarosa reservoir. La Jarosa is part of the Guadarrama National Park and is the ideal place to go hiking in beautiful surroundings, far from the madding crowd. You will only hear the cicadas and the sound of your footsteps!
Madrid-Barajas is the closest airport to Guadarrama, only 37 miles away. If you are going to use public transport, take a bus from the airport to the bus station in Madrid and, once there, take another to Guadarrama. Our Guadarrama flight plus hotel package offers make it very easy to ensure you only have to concern yourself with having a great time.
