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A light and spacious ground floor apartment in tranquil surroundings.

The property is situated in Mataelpino a small village at the foot of the Maliciosa mountain, , yet only 45 minutes by car to the cultural city of Madrid. There is a direct bus at the end of the road. The area offers a variety of activities, swimming, ski-ing (weather permitting), walking, cycling, horse riding, climbing, painting, bird watching (some rare and unusual species), wild flowers and mushroom collecting. There are a number of trails which are only a ten minute walk away. Take a picnic and enjoy the spectacular views. In addition, gastronomical tourism and the week long local fiestas offer a unique opportunity to enjoy the flavour of Spain.

The property offers a beautiful typically English garden where you can enjoy the scent of roses whilst swimming, or relaxing and taking in the views of the mountains. There is also a barbeque and spacious covered verandah for outdoor dining.

The village of Mataelpino nestles at the foot of the La Maliciosa mountain range and the Pedriza Regional Park providing a quiet natural environment, and offering spectacular scenery, whilst still easily accessible for the capital Madrid. The area offers a wealth of natural beauty, and is an ideal place to enjoy bird watching, (especially the Nightingales, Bee Eaters, Golden Oriels, Storks, Azure Winged Magpies, Eagles, Kites, Vultures and other Raptors), Red Squirrels, numerous butterflies, wild flowers, and collecting mushrooms or fishing in the reservoir in neighbouring town of Manzanares.

Hill Walking, Mountaineering and Cycling: There are a large number of trails from Mataelpino which lead to many points of interest along the mountain ridge. Take a picnic and enjoy the spectacular views.

Skiing: Weather permitting, winter skiing at Valdeski (16 km) or Puerto de Navacerrada (22 km). These slopes are ideal for beginners.

Cultural Tourism: Local Fiestas in Mataelpino and the surrounding villages are held from July to September. The three towns of Mataelpino, Cerceda and El Boalo celebrate their fiestas on three consecutive weeks in August. The fiestas begin with the crowning of two teenagers who become a Prince and Princess for the week. The fiestas are colourful events with music, singing and dancing in the village square every evening. In addition there is a fun fair, and market stalls selling handicrafts line the streets. Each fiesta culminates in an outdoor feast which is held in the town square followed by a spectacular display of fireworks at midnight.

Each village also has a fiesta to celebrate its own saint and these are occasions for both solemnity and merriment. The fiesta of Saint Isidro is held on the 15th May. His effigy is carried in procession through the town of El Boalo, through the surrounding fields and up into the mountain to the small local church where a mass is celebrated. Meanwhile, outside the church in the area at the foot of the mountains, a giant party takes place. Awnings are erected, BBQ’s are lit, and the local inhabitants enjoy a communal picnic. Musicians play, whilst horse riders in local costume canter through the crowds, and children play on the bouncy castle.

The following areas of interest are within a short distance:

* The Spa at El Bosque (5 minutes walk)
* The Castle of Santillana at Manzanares el Real (10 km)
* The Monastery at San Lorenzo, El Escorial (28 km)
* The Monastery of El Paular (38 km)
* The ancient city of Segovia (45 km)
* Navacerrada with a flea market (rastro) on Sunday (7 km)
* Puerto de Navacerrada (16 km)
* Laguna de Peñalara (25 km)
* Puerto de Cotos (the highest point in the area (22 km)

The magical city of Madrid has many streets and plazas to explore where you can enjoy a cool beer or a glass of delicious Spanish wine with tapas. In addition it offers a wealth of galleries, museums and heritage sites, including the Prado, the Thyssen, the Royal Opera House, the Royal Palace, the Retiro Park (with its book market and boating lake) and the Botanical Gardens. There are also 15,000 bars and restaurants, including El Botin, founded in 1725, which according to the Guinness Book of Records, is the oldest restaurant in the world!

Gastronomical Tourism: Mataelpino and its environs boast a number of superb restaurants serving excellent Spanish cuisine, such as The Azaya which is within walking distance, El Cenador Salvador (Michelin 2 stars) and Caram Buco (complete with complimentary magic show on Saturday nights) both in Moralzarzal (4 km), Don Astuto in Mataelpino and The Taberna in Becerril de la Sierra (4 km) famous for its lobster rice. Each of the local villages and towns host a weekly food and produce market where you can sample some of the best of our local produce.

This is the perfect place to enjoy a magnificent holiday, and to relax with family and friends.

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