Cárcavas de Pontón de la Oliva: the Valley of Death one hour from Madrid

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There are many and very diverse landscapes that Spanish geography leaves us. One of the most peculiar is found in the north of the Community of Madrid, very close to the Ayllón mountain range . A reddish canvas of deep and sharp cuts known by the name of gullies that could well be the protagonist of a Martian film. Others even dare to compare it with the rock formations of Death Valley National Park in the United States. But what are gullies? This is the name given to the incisions that occur on clay soils and that have steep slopes. This is the case of the Pontón de la Oliva gullies, where the water has patiently and tenaciously eroded a terrain with a high concentration of clay to design this natural work that changes day by day. Pontón de la Oliva gullies Oliva Pontoon.

Madrid. By Javi To enjoy this unique work of Mother Nature we went to Pontón de la Oliva, a town in Madrid located very close to the picturesque Patones de Arriba. In fact, these municipalities are so close that sometimes this place is known as the Patones gullies. How to get to the Pontón de la Oliva gullies Pontón de la Oliva gullies Pontón de la Oliva gullies. By JuanAntonio There are two ways Colombia Mobile Number List to explore the gullies on foot: one very affordable and another of medium difficulty. If we opt for the simple route , once in Pontón de la Oliva we must take the access road that leaves the reservoir behind, until we reach a very sharp curve where we can leave the car on the side of the road. From there we will follow a fairly narrow path that passes through crop fields until we reach a hill with a certain inclination. This option takes no more than 30 minutes and is, by far, suitable for all audiences. Pontón de la Oliva Gullies Pontón de la Oliva Gullies.



By erikazwaan For the more adventurous, there is another possibility that allows you to reach them with a little more difficulty. It is a circular route that crosses the town of Alpedrete de la Sierra and has the Lozoya River bed as a special route companion. Once we reach Alpedrete, we will continue along the road until we reach a dirt road where cattle pass, a path that will allow us to reach the highest point of the gullies and that offers us views that will leave us expectant due to their spectacular nature and photogenic nature. . Traveling the 10 kilometers of this second option takes approximately three hours , but it is more than recommended as it allows you to see the gullies from below and offers landscapes of great natural beauty. Lozoya River Lozoya River. By Diego Sanz seguiro Whatever alternative we choose, the truth is that we will be faced with a striking postcard image that will make us consider how special the planet we live on is. Of course, the Pontón de la Oliva gullies are as dangerous as they are impressive, so extreme caution must be taken and not climb any of the formations, no matter how much we may feel like doing so.