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Things to see in Manzanares (Spain): 49 places and when to go
Manzanares is a town in Spain, and this site lists 49 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (20), Mountains (17), Nature (15). The best known are New Castle of Manzanares el Real, Bola del Mundo and La Maliciosa. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 40.7632, -3.8835
- Places
- 49 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (20) · Mountains (17) · Nature (15) · History (9) · Food and drink (4) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 40 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cerro de Valdemartín, at 2,282 m.
What to see in Manzanares
The places in and around Manzanares, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- New Castle of Manzanares el RealCastle in Madrid4.4 km
- Bola del MundoMountain in the Guadarrama mountain range between the provinces of Segovia and Madrid (Spain)8.5 km
- La MaliciosaNature · Mountains7.2 km
- Cuenca Alta del Manzanares Regional ParkBiosphere reserve in Spain | designated in 199213 km
- Cuerda LargaHiking5.2 km
- Cerro de ValdemartínMountain in Spain7.4 km
- El YelmoMountain in Spain1.2 km
- Torre del Telégranfo en Cabeza MedianaMountain in Spain13 km
- Alto del TelégrafoMountain in Spain11 km
- Cabeza MedianaMountain in Spain9.3 km
- Cerro La NajarraMountain in Spain7.5 km
- Necrópolis de RemediosArchaeological site in Spain12 km
- La Barranca sanatoriumBuilding in Navacerrada, Spain10 km
- Asomate de HoyosMountain in Spain4.7 km
- Old castle of Manzanares el RealRuins4.4 km
- Cercedilla Pueblo train stationRailway station in Cercedilla, Spain15 km
- Risco de El PájaroMountain in Spain1.1 km
- Loma de PandascoMountain in Spain4.9 km
- Pico PerdigueraMountain in Spain12 km
- Refugio Giner de los RíosMountains · Hiking3 m
- Apeadero de Collado AlboHistory12 km
- Dos Castillas StationRailway station in Real Sitio de San Ildefonso, Spain10 km
- Camino SchmidtPath in Spain13 km
- Cascadas del PurgatorioNature9.8 km
And the other 25, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Waterfall of Ducha de los Alemanes
- History: Estación de Camorritos, Siete Picos train station
- Food and drink: Bienvenido Mr. Marshall, Cerveceria La Taberna, Cerveza Gabarrera, La Pedriza
- Hiking: Camino de Santiago Complutense, Chozo Kindelan, De la Pedriza a Cuerda Larga, La Barranca - La Maliciosa, La Barranca - Pto. de Navacerrada, La Loma del Noruego, La Maliciosa (por la cuerda de los Porrones), Laguna de los Pájaros de Peñalara, Puerto de Cotos - Cabezas de Hierro, Refugio Libre del Pinganillo, Río Manzanares, Senda Victory, Valle de la Angostura
- Temples: Iglesia parroquial de la Inmaculada Concepción, Soto del Real
- Mountains: Refugio de Navarrulaque, Refugio La Najarra, Refugio Libre del Aguilón, Refugio Majada del Cojo
When to go to Manzanares
The best time to visit Manzanares is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:23
- FebPossible10:26
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:54
- JulPossible14:39
- AugPossible13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecPossible9:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. In September, 49 of the 49 places are at their best.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Manzanares
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- El Berrueco27 places32 km
- Villanueva de la Cañada36 places35 km
- Madrid154 places44 km
- Alcalá de Henares32 places54 km
And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Manzanares?
The best known: New Castle of Manzanares el Real, Bola del Mundo, La Maliciosa, Cuenca Alta del Manzanares Regional Park, Cuerda Larga. In all, 49 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Manzanares?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05.
How do you get to Manzanares?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 40 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Manzanares as the destination and these 49 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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