Activities on the El Burguillo reservor and in the surrounding area

The Reserve offers a number of routes of varying difficulty, from the Senda Accesible, an accessible route that follows a horizontal wooden walkway that starts out from the car park, to the hike up to the Pozo de la Nieve, which takes more than three hours to complete. We recommend heading for the Casa del Parque (located next to the car park) where you’ll find information about possible routes, or going directly to the campsite car park, where there are recreational areas for picnics and barbecues, and which is the starting point for the Senda Botanica and the Senda de las Víboras. For the kids, there’s a play area at the Casa del Parque where you’ll also find the Flora and Fauna Interpretation Centre as well as the La Resinera – resin collection used to be an important activity among those living in the valley. La Posada del Agua is one of the nature reserve’s official information points. we’re here to answer all your questions, so ask away! We can also organise interpretive routes led by an official guide for groups.

This is truly wonderful in autumn, thanks to the spectacular colours of the leaves and the chestnuts they produce, but it’s a great option at any time of year. To get there, you need to go into El Tiemblo, and follow the signs. In the autumn, access is closed to cars when the car park is full, so you’ll need to park at the bottom, and take the council-run bus service up, which costs €2. It’s a lovely place for taking a short walk to the huge century-old chestnut tree known as El Abuelo (‘The Grandfather’), or alternatively a long route to El Pozo de la Nieve or Puerto de Casillas. It’s a lovely place for taking a short walk to the huge century-old chestnut tree known as El Abuelo (‘The Grandfather’), do a two-hour circular route, or take a longer one to El Pozo de la Nieve.

One the best activities during the months of fine weather, because the reservoir is the perfect place for a spot of canoeing – even if you’ve never tried it before. Gustavo will give you all the information you need to make sure that you can enjoy the natural world of the nature reserve and the reservoir from the water. For events and groups, they bring the canoes up to the beach at the Posada, so that you don’t have to go and pick them up yourself. A real luxury!
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If you want to explore all the hidden corers of the reservoir and fancy going sailing, Rafa and his crew will be happy to take you on a three-hour trip on their sailboat (maximum capacity 5 people) and teach you how to sail. But if you fancy an experience that’s a bit more chilled out, with a slow lazy pace and the odd stop for a swim, why not take a ‘Bungaboat’ trip? These leave from the beach at the Posada at weekends, and last for one hour. Group trips are available, with or without a skipper.
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On horseback you can reach exclusive areas of the Iruelas Valley Nature Reserve. Juanjo will be your guide, showing you how to handle your horse while you enjoy nature. For the kids, there’s also pony riding on tracks. Prices: One hour: € 20 / Two hours: €35 Where? Valle de Iruelas Riding Centre
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A nine-hole municipal course set in meadowland dotted with holm oaks that stretches along the banks of the Alberche river, with the spectacular mountains of the Sierra de Gredos as a backdrop. Located just 19 km from La Posada del Agua, it’s a demanding course, but great for playing in natural surroundings.

Get to know the cheeses made by the Alía García family, presented to you by Paco. Discover the flavour created by the raw milk from their goats, and you’ll understand why they just keep on receiving awards.Timetable: Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 2 pm. Where? Quesería Elvira García (El Barraco)
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Between El Tiemblo and San Martín de Valdeiglesias. Before you arrive from the direction of Madrid, or on your way back, don’t miss this place that’s so full of history, and very close to the main road. Here you’ll find a set of ancient sculptures that date from the second century BC, and were created by the Vettones. There are four bulls (or boars), all facing west. It was here that the Treaty of the Bulls of Guisando was signed in 1468, proclaiming Isabella heir to the throne of Castile. She was later to become Isabel la Católica (Isabella the Catholic).
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We would always recommend a visit to this world heritage city with its spectacular medieval city walls, historic old quarter and excellent gastronomy. A perfect plan for a day out.

Set up your base camp at the Posada and take advantage of the fact that we’re less than an hour and a half away from four world heritage cities, and less than an hour from San Lorenzo de El Escorial. If you’re looking for a quiet peaceful spot from which to set out and explore these five places that are key in the history of Spain, contact us, and we’ll tell you what offers we have for several-day stays.

There are several PDO Cebreros wineries that organise visits to the vineyards, which include an explanation of how the wine is produced and a tasting – an experience that combines nature and gastronomy.
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In nearby El Barraco, you can visit the Raíz Cuadrada beer factory where Israel and Héctor will show you how they use circular economy criteria to make their beers, and round things off with a tasting where you can savour the flavour!
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