We start the MTB route from the Las Cuestas Urbanization and descend to Villanueva del Pardillo along the Los Palacios Stream. From there, we cross the M-503 under one of its underpasses and ride along the Camino de Venereos with the goal of crossing the Aulencia River, though this is…
A Guarda – Alto do Torroso – Monte Santa Trega
We start the route from our accommodation at the ApartHotel Marouco and head to our first ascent in the Cordillera do Toroso and its Alto do Toroso, at 369 meters above sea level. Then we descend towards Lamosa, following a section of the Portuguese Coastal Camino. We pass by the…
Colmenarejo-Valmayor-Galapagar
We start from the Las Cuestas Urbanization and ride along the trails of the Arroyo del Membrillo until we reach the Vereda del Madroñal (or Canal de Isabel II track) and head up towards Cerro del Madroñal. At the end of the Cerro del Madroñal Trail, we come out onto…
Colmenarejo’s Mining Past
We did this route after attending one of the presentations of the book “Historical Mining in Colmenarejo, 2023 edition“, which is available for free in an updated PDF format, downloadable from the Projecto Verde Colmenarejo website. I personally recommend checking it out, as it also offers other digital editions like…
The Friars of Reato
The Rocks of the Friars of Reato are impressive rock formations located in the province of Guadalajara, Spain, near the village of El Sotillo and the Tajera reservoir. These rocks, sculpted by wind and water erosion over time, have a peculiar appearance resembling petrified friars, hence their name. Some of…
Barranca, Maliciosa & Bola del Mundo
We start the route from the La Barranca Parking in Navacerrada and head out on the trail, but soon cross the small dam of the Air Force Reservoir and walk along the Alakan Trail, which ascends on the left side of the Navacerrada River. We enter the Sierra de Guadarrama…
Las Cuestas – Cuenca del Aulencia
Route from the Las Cuestas Urbanization through the confluence of the final part of the Aulencia River before it merges with the Guadarrama. We descend towards Los Llanos de Villanueva and continue skirting Villanueva del Pardillo along the Los Palacios stream to take the Canal trail that leads us to…
Pakostane – Drage – Vrana Lake
Today’s route will take us from the Dalmatian coast and we’ll visit the Vransko Lake Nature Park. It’s a circular route starting from Pakoštane, a coastal town in Croatia, located between the Adriatic Sea and Lake Vrana. The area is known for its natural landscape, which combines beaches, hills, and…
Murter-Betina
The circular hiking route we started in Betina and then went through Murter. This area is ideal for those who enjoy hiking and nature, as it allows you to explore paths that lead to quiet places, hidden beaches and crystal-clear waters. Once past Murter and its coves, we climbed up…
Plitvice Lakes National Park
First of all, let me explain that Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the most visited tourist attractions in this part of Europe; every year, around 1.3 to 1.5 million people visit this national park. The Plitvice Lakes have been a National Park since 1949, and in 1979, they…