Discover Peralejo: Stone Trails, Festivals and Viewpoints

A circular route in Peralejo makes it possible to discover the origin of the stone that characterizes the town’s urban landscape. In Peralejo, the Ruta de las Canteras de Peralejo leads to a still-active quarry, where the cuts in the rock can be seen. Here, the rock appears not only as a material in the townscape, but also as the subject of a dedicated trail.

Nature

The circular route “Caminos y vías pecuarias en los alrededores de Peralejo” begins and ends in Peralejo and follows paths that once connected Peralejo with Zarzalejo, as well as Robledo de Chavela with El Escorial. The hike from Peralejo to the Lagunas de Castrejón and back follows a forest path and has a gentle elevation difference of around 80 metres. The Abantos summit lies in the vicinity of Peralejo. For planning purposes, the trails can be compared by theme, starting and ending point, and terrain characteristics. You can consider the different trail descriptions independently and arrange them according to your preferred focus. The stone route has a different focus from the circular trail along the paths between Peralejo, Zarzalejo, Robledo de Chavela and El Escorial, or the hike to the Lagunas de Castrejón: one trail focuses on the rock, another on its route, while the forest path and gentle elevation difference characterize the third route.

Culture

The streets of Peralejo feature old corners and centuries-old stones, as well as a small church dedicated to the town’s patron saint. The Iglesia de San Matías and the Crucero are protected as integral components. Traditional festivals in honour of San Matías are held in Peralejo. These celebrations include a procession of the saint accompanied by dulzaina and tamboril music; a traditional open-air aperitif in the Plaza de la Iglesia is also part of the festivities. The combination of the townscape, protected features and festival tradition gives each cultural theme its own character.

Geographical setting

La Silla de Felipe II is a viewpoint in the immediate vicinity of Peralejo. Casita del Infante is a castle in the vicinity of Peralejo. Palacio de El Escorial is a palace in the vicinity of Peralejo. Mirador de la Peña Rubia is a viewpoint in the vicinity of Peralejo. Museo Cocheras del Rey is a museum in the vicinity of Peralejo. Galería de arte Rosa Escalona is a museum in the vicinity of Peralejo. In the wider regional surroundings of Peralejo, Watchtower of Torrelodones is a viewpoint. For planning purposes, these destinations can be considered as different types of places according to their geographical setting and category.

Other places in the destination area: Fuenlabrada, Brea De Tajo, Moraleja De Enmedio, La Hiruela, Tres Cantos, Valdemoro, Torrelodones, Villalbilla

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