Etymology of the name
The name, Sierra de Guadarrama (Guadarrama Mountains), is taken from the Guadarrama River and the town of Guadarrama, both of which are located in these mountains. … See more

The Guadarramas have climatic features, characterized by considerable temperatures changes between summer and winter and a very dry summer. But, as in any mountainous zone, the climate on the mountains proper changes markedly with increases in … See more

As it forms a natural barrier, the Guadarramas is crossed by important routes through the mountains linking the north and south of the Iberian Peninsula. The routes date back to Roman times with the construction of their famous roads, one of which starts … See more

Guadarrama National Park
For some years, a proposal to designate the range as a national park (Parque Nacional de … See more

The flora and fauna of the Sierra de Guadarrama is very diverse, reflecting something of a synthesis between species common to the See more

For much of its history, the central part of the range – including the forests and grasslands on both sides of the mountains – was associated with the city of Segovia, at least as far back … See more

Over the centuries, several myths and legends about the region have developed:
The Shepherd's Chasm It is believed that in the mountains nearby San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a secret treasure cache lies buried. Many have prospected in the region, searching for … See more