Discover El Boalo: History, Landscapes and Trails
El Boalo’s history is particularly evident at El Rebollar: the archaeological site is classified as a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC). It lies southwest of the town at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. The rural Visigothic church at El Rebollar remained a place of worship from the 7th to the 18th century.
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Culture and History
The Ermita de San Isidro Labrador is located in the Las Laderas de El Boalo landscape area, near the Arroyo del Herrero and at the foot of Peña Mediodía. In the 20th century, local residents built the hermitage using local granite masonry.
In El Boalo, the Iglesia de San Sebastián Mártir stands on Plaza de San Sebastián; it was built in 1620. The Potro de Herrar was used to restrain animals for shoeing draught and riding animals and for treating livestock. In El Boalo, it forms part of the ethnographic heritage of the Sierra de Madrid and is connected with the area’s livestock-raising tradition.
According to Christian tradition, Saint Sebastian is venerated as a patron saint against illness, and the construction of the Iglesia de San Sebastián Mártir was perceived as a miracle.
Landscapes and Trails
The Ruta de las Villas passes by the Ermita de San Isidro and continues to the Mirador de la Ponzonilla. It also leads to El Boalo.
Senda 1 is a 9 km circular trail of moderate difficulty. Senda 2 is 4.3 km long and has a low difficulty level. Different lengths and difficulty levels help you organise your trail selection according to your planned daily routine.
The Mirador de la Ponzonilla offers views of the Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares. Stage 9 from Manzanares el Real to Moralzarzal follows a signposted route to El Boalo.
Festivals and Local Traditions
The “Otoño Visigodo” cultural programme took place in El Boalo in 2024 for its fourth edition and included, among other activities, guided visits to the El Rebollar archaeological site. The Feria del Ganado in El Boalo included a market and product tastings.
At the festive event held in honour of San Isidro, rural meals are shared; on a feast day in his honour, residents and visitors gather together. For 2025, the Feria del Ganado at the Recinto Ferial in El Boalo was announced with animal exhibitions.
Orientation
The tourist services offered by the municipality of El Boalo include maps, travel guides and brochures for exploring its towns. For additional local exploration, you can include Mataelpino.
For the broader travel overview: Madrid.
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