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    Day 2

    79 mi

    Of Castles, Mountains and Gastronomic Temples

    On this second day enjoy driving along the southern slopes of the Sierra de Guadarrama with a first stop in the Madrid town of Miraflores de la Sierra. The route continues with the amazing medieval castle of Manzanares and, from the Puerto de Navacerrada, you will be amazed by one of the best views of the entire Community of Madrid. Your stomach will be dazzled by two temples of Madrid's gastronomy: Baelo in Torrelodones and Restaurante Carande in Navacerrada.
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    16.3 mi
    40 min
    09:0030 min

    We leave Rascafría behind and drive along the M-611 to cross the Morcuera pass. Enjoy the scenery! Destination: Miraflores de la Sierra. First stop to admire the reservoir of this town located on the southern slopes of the Sierra de Guadarrama. The reservoir is marked by oak forests and collects the waters of the Guadalix River. You can take a leisurely stroll to wake up along the path that surrounds it.
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    1.8 mi
    10 min
    10:1030 min

    Open-air sanctuary where the image of the Virgin of Begoña is venerated. The grotto was founded in 1952 by Julián Reyzábal Delgado, an inhabitant of Miraflores de la Sierra. Nowadays, weddings, baptisms and communions are celebrated in this place. Whether you are a believer or not, in this place of worship you can breathe calm, peace and tranquility.
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    • 1 September to 30 May, from 09:00 to sunset.
    • 1 June to 30 August, from 09:00 to 21:00
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