El Espinar, Municipality and administrative division in Segovia Province, Spain
El Espinar is a municipality in Segovia Province located in the Sistema Central mountain range at roughly 1,200 meters elevation. The town sits within a landscape of forests and open meadows typical of this region.
People settled in this area during the Iron Age, as shown by discoveries at the Canto Los Hierros site. The region later developed as a rural area shaped by livestock farming traditions.
The municipality maintains strong connections to traditional sheep farming practices, which significantly influenced the local economy throughout the 18th century.
The municipality is accessible by train from Madrid and Segovia and lies along two toll motorways. The location works well as a base for exploring the surrounding mountain region.
The Moros River has natural swimming spots where visitors can cool off on warm days. The area also hosts an international tennis tournament that draws players and spectators throughout the year.
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