Regional Park of Middle Guadarrama River

The Regional Park of Middle Guadarrama River extends across 34,000 hectares, containing diverse ecosystems from Mediterranean forests to riverside vegetation and agricultural lands.

The park received its protected status in 1999, following earlier conservation initiatives in the Guadarrama mountain range during the early 20th century.

The region maintains traditional agricultural practices and contains historical structures such as the Alcanzorla Bridge and Batres Castle from medieval times.

The park provides eleven recreational areas with information panels, parking facilities, and marked trails connecting municipalities like Mostoles, Las Rozas, and Torrelodones.

This protected area houses 1,280 identified species, including the Spanish imperial eagle and the only examples of high Mediterranean mountain ecosystems in the Iberian Peninsula.

Location: Community of Madrid

Inception: 1999

GPS coordinates: 40.41667,-3.93333

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:08