Traveling on the Alcarria
We're going on a route through the Madrid region of Las Vegas
The villages of the so-called Alcarria alcalaína. Small towns of fertile lands located between the plains of Tajuña, Jarama and Henares: Ambite, Pezuela de las Torres and Olmeda de las Fuentes. Nature and life, heritage and leisure, gastronomy and accommodation, tranquility and beauty.
Ambite
An ideal destination for cyclists, hikers and walkers, to explore the historic center and the beautiful landscapes and pleasant landscapes of the valley, the greenways of Tajuña and the train of the 40 days that cross the town. Land of festivals, culture and popular traditions rooted as San Blas, the cross or hornazo. Highly recommended for nature lovers the ecological path of Tajuña. More information in http://www.ambite.es/
Pezuela de las Torres
Land of fountains and water, the typical Castilian architecture from the XV to the XVIII centuries can still be seen in the streets and bars of the town. You can not miss the church of the Assumption of the XVI, enjoy and taste gastronomy and popular customs: run hornazos and tortillas, mayos, bonfires, pilgrimages, porridge, crumbs, roasts, desserts and stews of the region. More information in https://pezueladelastorres.es/
Olmeda de las Fuentes
The tourist attraction of the typical Castilian houses of the low Alcarria, the beautiful landscape and totally natural environment, the lodgings and rural apartments, the good dishes, the enjoying with the tranquility, are some of the reasons for which painters, musicians and intellectuals They have chosen Olmeda. In addition to hiking, biking and horse riding, we recommend the route of the painters and the sources. More information in http://www.olmedadelasfuentes.es/turismo/