The watchtower of Arrebatacapas
This is a weekend, linear route, for used cyclists, that follows the line of watchtowers built by the Arabs during the IX and X centuries. From the same time and also easy to visit by bicycle, there is another line of Arab watchmen in Toledo.
Itinerary starts at Talamanca del Jarama, where we visit the remains of the fortress to where came the warnings from the five watchtowers of El Berrueco, Arrebatacapas, Venturada, El Vellón and El Molar. Therefore we will visit all them in that order, spending a night at Torrelaguna.
This route runs through Guadalix river basin, a site classified as SCI (Site of Community Importance) in the Natura 2000 network.
Day 1.- Transportation to Talamanca del Jarama. Ride from Talamanca to Torrelaguna (50 km). Visit to the historical center of Talamanca, and the watchtowers of El Berrueco and Arrebatacapas. Lodging.
Day 2.- Ride from Torrelaguna to Tres Cantos (57 km), by the Guadalix river basin. Visit to the watchtowers of Venturada, El Vellón and El Molar. Transportation back home.
Arriving to the watchtower of Venturada 
The watchtower of El Vellón 
El Atazar dam 
Guided tours
Self-guided tours
Customized routesA useful pdf:¡Ah del castillo! Fortificaciones de la Comunidad de Madrid, Ed. Consejería de Cultura y Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid.
For reservation you should either call previously by phone to Josetxu (+34 644299532) or send us an email to info@bicicletos.org, to verify that there are still free places. We will send you a booking form and instructions for payment at that time.
Prices
(Final price may vary depending on the availability of accommodation and the update of rates of the different providers.)
Different route types are explained in General conditions.