Madrid's Riosequillo pool and Manzanares el Real castle attract tourists

The Riosequillo recreational area near Buitrago de Lozoya offers a 4,500‑square‑metre main pool, one of Spain’s largest, with a capacity for about 2,000 visitors and parking for 700 cars. Opened in 1993 and refurbished in 2022, the site includes a children's pool, café, and changing facilities. Admission costs €9 on weekdays and €14 on weekends.

In the nearby town of Manzanares el Real, the 15th‑century Castillo de los Mendoza sits at the foot of the La Pedriza range and beside the Santillana reservoir. Although currently closed to the public, the castle is noted as one of the best‑preserved medieval fortresses in the Community of Madrid. Visitors can reach the town by a 50‑km drive from Madrid (about 45‑50 minutes) or by bus (route 724, €4.20 each way). The surrounding area offers panoramic views, hiking paths, and the distinctive granite formations of La Pedriza.

Both sites are promoted as day‑trip destinations for locals and tourists seeking nature, history, and leisure near the capital.