#MAGICAL VILLAGES ROUTE OF THE MADRID REGION

Check-In at the Hotel and Start of the Journey

11:00 – 12:30 | Visit to the Dominican Monastery of the Immaculate Conception

• Founded by Don Gaspar de Guzmán y Pimentel Ribera y Velasco de Tovar, known as the Count-Duke of Olivares. A guided tour starts at the Loeches Tourist Office, including visits to the monastery churches, the Pantheon of the Dukes of Alba, and the Crypt of the Count-Duke of Olivares—an archive space of silence and memory.

13:00 – 14:00 | Tasting Workshop: “Lechuzos” Flavors and Essences

• Sampling of local delicacies such as duquetes, beer jam, and chocolates under a secluded olive grove.

14:00 – 15:30 | Lunch at a Traditional Restaurant – House Specialty

• Charming Tourist Menu – Restaurant
• An authentic gastronomic experience in the heart of Loeches

Starters to share:

• The house’s famous snails in a traditional recipe
• Homemade Iberian ham croquettes
• Warm goat cheese salad with honey and walnut vinaigrette

Main course (choice of one):

• Grilled Iberian pork secreto with pan-fried potatoes and candied peppers
• Hake in green sauce with clams
• Beef cheek braised in red wine, slow-cooked

Homemade desserts (choice of one):

• Caramel egg flan
• Baked cheesecake
• Vanilla custard with María biscuit

16:00 – 18:00 | Olive Oil Tourism Walk through the Count-Duke's Olive Grove

• A scenic stroll among century-old olive trees that connects you with the town’s agricultural heritage. Discover the history of the olive grove, traditional cultivation and harvesting methods, and the cultural importance of olive oil in both local and Madrid traditions—all in a privileged natural setting with views of the town's monumental heritage.

18:00 – 19:30 | Free Time and Local Shopping

• Convent sweets at “Convento Chico,” duquetes at Dulce Condena Café...

20:00 | Dinner at Plaza de la Villa – House Specialty

• Charming Tourist Menu – Dinner at Restaurant
• Classic flavors with a special twist, right in the heart of the town

Starters to share:

• Platter of Iberian cold cuts and aged cheeses
• Scrambled eggs with blood sausage, roasted peppers, and caramelized onions
• Rustic toast with tomato, cured ham, and extra virgin olive oil

Main course (choice of one):

• Grilled beef entrecôte with rustic potatoes
• Gratin cod with mild aioli on a bed of vegetables
• Creamy mushroom and parmesan risotto

Homemade desserts (choice of one):

• Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream
• Grandma’s cake
• Natural yogurt with local honey and walnuts

Accomodation

08:00 – 09:00 | Breakfast at the hotel

09:00 – 10:10 | Transfer to San Martín de Valdeiglesias (75 km / 1h10)

10:15 – 10:45 | Hotel check-in

11:00 – 12:30 | Visit to Castle of La Coracera

• 15th-century fortress where Queen Juana of Portugal once resided. Tour through its towers, chapel, and cellars. A setting used in historical films for its authentic medieval atmosphere.

12:45 – 14:15 | Visit to Las Moradas de San Martín Winery

• Organic vineyards featuring century-old Garnacha and Albillo Real grapes. Guided wine tasting paired with local cheeses, artisan bread, and regional olive oil.

14:30 – 16:00 | Lunch at a local restaurant – specialty menu

Starters to share:

• Homemade croquettes with Iberian ham and boletus

Main course (choose one):

• Grilled beef loin from Guadarrama
• Pairing: Garnacha red wine from San Martín de Valdeiglesias – full-bodied with soft tannins, ideal for red meats.
• Baked sea bass with vegetables
• Pairing: Albillo Real – a traditional local white wine with creamy texture and mineral notes that pair beautifully with fish.

Dessert:

• Cheesecake with red berry jam
• Pairing: Sweet Muscat

16:30 – 18:00 | Botanical walk through the Enchanted Forest

• A magical garden park of more than 25,000 m² featuring over 300 living sculptures shaped like animals and legendary characters.

18:15 – 19:15 | Horseback riding by San Juan Reservoir

• Guided horseback tours through natural landscapes around the area.

19:30 – 20:30 | Relaxing walk by the reservoir

• The only Blue Flag beach in the Madrid region.

20:30 | Dinner at the accommodation – specialty menu

Starters to share:

• Alberche trout tartare with citrus emulsion and crispy nori seaweed
• Pairing: Albillo Real – dry white wine with floral notes and vibrant acidity to highlight the freshness of the dish.
• Creamy Iberian ham croquettes with black garlic aioli
• Pairing: Garnacha rosé – fruity and balanced, perfect with cured ham and garlic.

Main course (choose one):

• Confit suckling pig with roasted apple purée and Pedro Ximénez reduction
• Pairing: Aged red from Sierra de Gredos – full-bodied with soft tannins to balance the richness of the dish.
• Cod loin “al pil-pil” over Manchego ratatouille
• Pairing: Godello – white wine with structure and minerality to accompany the cod perfectly.

Dessert:

• Goat cheese cheesecake with red berry jam and walnut crumble
• Pairing: Sweet Muscat – floral and fruity notes that enhance the dessert.

Accommodation

08:00 – 09:00 | Breakfast at the hotel

09:00 – 10:00 | Transfer to San Lorenzo de El Escorial (60 km / 1h)

10:00 – 10:30 | Check-in at centrally located hotel

10:45 – 12:15 | Visit to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

• Basilica, library, royal pantheon, private chambers.
• A journey through history, power, and spirituality carved in imperial stone.

12:30 – 13:30 | Visit to the Gardens of the Casita del Infante

14:15 – 15:45 | Lunch at a traditional restaurant – house specialties

Starters to share:

• Wood-roasted red peppers with tuna belly
• Pairing: Tagonius Crianza Red Wine (¾ bottle)
• Artisan chistorra sausage from Navarra

Main course (choose one):

• Roast suckling pig cooked in a wood-fired oven (individual portion)
• Pairing: Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Red Wine (¾ bottle)
• Grilled premium beef entrecôte (400–450 g)
• Pairing: Marqués de Cáceres Crianza Red Wine (¾ bottle)

Homemade dessert:

• Cheesecake with blueberries

16:00 – 18:00 | Cultural walk through the 16th and 18th centuries (Historic Center)

• A self-guided route with a printed brochure provided, or you can book a guided tour.

18:30 – 19:30 | Nature trail to the Chair of Philip II (Silla de Felipe II)

• One hour each way on foot through the Herrería Forest (Bosque de la Herrería). It can also be reached by car.

20:00 – 21:45 | Dinner at the hotel – house specialties

Starter to share:

• Octopus carpaccio with cachelos (Galician-style boiled potatoes) and paprika oil
• Pairing: Young Albillo Real (D.O. Vinos de Madrid)
• A dry white wine with floral and citrus notes that enhances the octopus without overpowering the palate.

Main course:

• Green salad with confit tuna, anchovies, and romesco sauce
• Pairing: Garnacha Rosé (Navalcarnero, D.O. Vinos de Madrid)
• Its balanced acidity and red fruit notes refresh and harmonize with the dish.

Second course:

• Beef tenderloin with foie gras, sautéed grapes, and Port wine reduction
• Pairing: Crianza Tempranillo Red Wine
• Medium to full-bodied with ripe fruit, vanilla, and licorice notes—ideal for red meats with sweet sauces.

Homemade dessert:

• Chocolate coulant with vanilla ice cream

Accommodation

08:00 – 09:00 | Breakfast at the hotel

09:15 – 10:45 | Walk and discover unique and locally significant trees

• A self-guided route supported by an informational brochure, or available with a guided tour.

11:00 – 12:00 | Visit to the Valley of Cuelgamuros

• Located 20 minutes away by car. There is one daily bus departing from the main bus station, though the schedule varies depending on the season.

12:15 | Visit to a traditional pastry shop to try the typical sweets of San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Chocolate Bizcotelas

End of the Journey