Royal Monastery of Santa María de El Paular

Located in Rascafría, in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama, this 14th century Carthusian monastery is an architectural and spiritual treasure. In 1876 it was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest with the category of Monument. Its natural surroundings, its history and its restored spaces make it an ideal enclave for retreat, religious art and quality cultural tourism in the Community of Madrid.