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Zarzalejo

Mountain village

Zarzalejo is a village in the Community of Madrid in Sierra Oeste, near El Escorial. It had 1,773 inhabitants in 2022.

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An ancient farmstead dating from Roman times was found here. It was occupied in the second and third centuries AD.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Zarzalejo
Province
Madrid
Population (INE 2025)
1,946
Altitude
1,106 m
Mayor
Rafael Herranz Ventura
Area (IGN)
17.3 km²
Postcode
28293
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Where to sleep in Zarzalejo

5 registered places to stay

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What to see

7 places to explore Zarzalejo at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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What to do

3 plans to experience Zarzalejo on the move, not just passing through.

Natural areas

1 activity

Paraje pintoresco del Pinar de Abantos y Zona de La Herrería

Getting there

Climbing

1 activity

Climbing at Rocódromo

Getting there

Bike

1 activity

Cycling route: Cruz Verde - La Paradilla - Robledondo

Cycling routes on Google Maps

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

More walks near Zarzalejo

Routes shared by hikers and waymarked trails, with their map and elevation profile.

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In and around Zarzalejo

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • GolfReal Club de Golf La Herrería · 4.3 km away, in San Lorenzo de El Escorial · 3 within 20 kmGetting there
  • River beaches and swimming spotsZona de Baño La Puente · 4.6 km away, in Robledo de Chavela · 3 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Horse ridingYeguada La Cruz · 4.7 km away, in Escorial (El) · 4 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Reservoirs and lakesEmbalse de la Aceña · 7.9 km away, in Peguerinos · 3 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsClub Náutico del Embalse Cerro Alarcón · 11.7 km away, in NavalagamellaGetting there
  • Adventure parksTirolinas Go! Madrid · 15.7 km away, in Guadarrama · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Water parksCentro Acuático Municipal · 18.4 km away, in Collado Villalba · 2 within 25 kmGetting there
  • Via ferratasPuente tibetano · 23 km away, in San Martín de Valdeiglesias · 5 within 25 kmGetting there
  • Rafting and canyoningUnnamed on the map · 25 km away, in San Martín de ValdeiglesiasGetting there