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It lies 45 kilometres to the west of the country's capital, Madrid.
A visit to the Safari Madrid is guaranteed to keep the youngsters entertained.
Breathe in the fresh air and admire the natural beauty of Tourist Information Center. It lies 45 kilometres away from Aldea del Fresno. You can also find some peace and quiet at Isla de Pedro de Ávila, 35 kilometres away.
Nothing compares to the atmosphere of a live game of handball! See the BM Neptuno play on their home turf at Palacio Vistalegre, a fantastic arena 40 kilometres away in Madrid.
Spend a leisurely day moving between the freshly groomed pistes and a crackling fire at Puerto de Navacerrada Ski Resort and Madrid SnowZone. From beginners to old hands, there's something to keep everyone happy at these winter paradises.
Venture further afield and find out what's going on in Chapinería, 7 kilometres to the north. Plenty of travellers come here for Aventura Amazonia Pelayos and the Centro de Fauna Naturanavas. Alternatively, Pelayos de la Presa is 11 kilometres to the northwest of Aldea del Fresno. Head to this locality for easy access to Bulls of Guisando and Coracera Castle.
Whether it's for a bit of shopping or to take in the sights, travellers often make the trip out to San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 30 kilometres to the north. Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, the El Real Coliseo de Carlos III Theater and the Auditorio San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater are all nearby. Of course, make sure you don't miss the Real Club de Golf La Herreria and the La Silla de Felipe II either.
'There is no love sincerer than the love of food,' George Bernard Shaw once wrote, but throw travel into the mix and it's a marriage made in heaven. You're invited to indulge in two of your biggest loves by eating and drinking your way across Sierra de Guadarrama.
An ingredient often found in the fare here is garlic. One more is beef. Give them a try if they're not already a part of your food repertoire.
Ask a local what dish best sums up the region and besugo al horno (baked red bream) will probably be among the first things they point you to. Callos a la madrilena (madrid tripe) is another of the region's signature foods you ought to try.
You might be eating yourself into a food coma, but natillas madrilenas (madrid style custard) is more than worth it. This well-known dessert will put your taste buds into overdrive at the mere sight of it.
Your time here in Aldea del Fresno is bound to be more engaging if you put in a little effort to learn a couple of the local phrases and expressions. Try to say 'Buenas tardes'. It means 'good afternoon'. Maybe you'll find 'Mucho gusto Encantado' is a bit easier to roll off the tongue? This means 'pleased to meet you'.
What better way to learn about a place than by involving yourself in a day of national celebration? There'll be loads of festivities planned for National Day on the 12th of October.
"Hasta la vista" doesn't need to sound so final. Why not keep a few European euros for when you return?
Ready to fly home? Pack your suitcase, set an alarm and make a plan to get to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). It's some 60 kilometres to the east.
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Why not visit the animals who call Safari Madrid home during your holiday in Aldea del Fresno? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
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