What to do, see and eat in Buitrago de Lozoya

In the Northside of Madrid, there is pretty and stylish look mountain town which act as an ideal spot for the day trip. The name of the place is Buitrago de Lozoya that offers you to escape from city crowds and explore the best wonderful hidden gem close to Madrid, the capital of Spain. The tips about what to do, see, and eat in Buitrago de Lozoya gives you better information about the city for your trip.

How to get there?

The wonderful city is just one-hour drive to the north side of Madrid on the A-One motorway. You can also take 191 bus a bus station. The journey may last for 1 hour and 45-minutes.

What to do and see in Buitrago de Lozoya?

a) Buitrago del Lozoya Castle:

The castle was built in the 15th century in the previous destination of Moorish Fortress. The building was constructed in the unique Gothic-Mudejar style in perfect rectangular shape. The castle was protected by the seven towers that are of different shapes. It is used as the setting for different festivals of the town.

b) Moorish town walls:

The city has a beautiful Moorish town wall. The walls were constructed between the centuries of 9 and 10th by the Moorish population to protect the country from Christians coming from the Northside. The stone wall has three entrances with 800-meter length.

c) Riosequillo reservoir:

The area surrounded by Riosequillo is the perfect place to get a glorious ciew whether you want to cool off during summer in the largest swimming pool next to the reservoirs or rent kayaks on the water. Plenty of green space gives you the best opportunity to have the best picnic moments.

What to Eat in Buitrago de Lozoya?

The top two places to eat in Buitrago de Lozoya are:

1) La Murallas Restaurant:

The restaurant offers good food with quick service. The prices for each item are affordable and appetizing. The ambience offered by the restaurant is friendly and welcoming.

2) Restaurant Real Buitrago de Lozoya:

If you visited Lozoya, then you should go to this restaurant because it offers plenty of delicious Spanish cuisine. The prices of food items in this restaurant are a little bit high but the quality is worth it. 

The menu offers by these restaurants is the best local products which consist of beans. Some of the dishes offered by the restaurants are home-made croquettes baked rice, roasted local meats, pork ribs and chicken.

Verdict:

The beautiful traditional destination of Buitrago de Lozoya offers the best opportunity to enjoy the impressive Spanish landscapes, nature with wholesome food. Around every turn of the journey, people will experience the new and unique impressive monuments and landmarks consisting of the old churches and ancient walls. Last but not least, do try the delicious lunch or dinner in the restaurants to mix with locals, other tourists and of course to taste Meditterenean dishes.

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