Waking up with the blind up, slowly and with the sun lightly touching your skin. The silence only interrupted by the birds. The noise of the big city, the stress, the speed of an always-alive Madrid that never sleeps fade away while you enjoy the nature that surrounds you. If you don’t think this is the perfect plan for a relaxing weekendwe will have trust issues.
Luckily for the people of Madrid, the Sierra de Guadarrama hides small towns like Cercedilla or the smallest Madarcos with its 49 inhabitantsin which disconnection is guaranteed and that allow us to escape from the bustle of the city quickly and easily because they are located just one hour from Madrid.
It is the case of Canencia that is located in the Lozoya river basin and it is a charming town where you can enjoy a getaway in contact with the purest nature.
Canencia, the town of the three medieval bridges
Surrounded by nature, Canencia is one of those small towns that hides history in each of its corners, starting with the three medieval bridges that are found in its surroundings, the Canto Bridge, the Chain Bridge and the Matafrailes Bridge.
In its historical heritage we find the Hermitage of Santo Cristo, the parish of Santa María del Castillo, the Plaza de la Constitución or the Fuente Cantarranas, although what is really interesting is its mountainous environment full of streams and waterfalls.
It has a unique birch with species classified as ‘Singular Trees’ by the Community of Madrid, as well as pine forests and many hiking trails such as the Cachiporrilla, the Reajos or the Sestil del Maíllo.
The rural house of Canencia
Next to the Port of Canencia, in the Sierra de Guadarrama, we find this country house with capacity for 10 people and five rooms, which is ideal for a weekend with friends in the middle of the mountains.
Fireplace, an outdoor space and a large living room to spend relaxing time. And if you prefer something smaller, you can try this apartment for four people, with a price from 135 euros or this other one with four rooms from 396 euros. With any of them I am sure that this weekend will be the moment of disconnection that you need.
One bedroom apartment in Canencia
4 bedroom apartment in Canencia
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