The Madrid municipality of Puebla de la Sierra, in the Sierra del Rincón Biosphere Reserve, has a single restaurant and is twinned with Osaka. The municipal guide details visits to La Fragua and the parish of the Purísima Concepción.
At the northernmost point of the Community of Madrid, within the Sierra del Rincón Biosphere Reserve, lies Puebla de la Sierra, a municipality of stone streets and protected surroundings that has two unique features: a single restaurant throughout the area and a twinning with the Japanese city of Osaka. The information, gathered by noticiasdelvino.com, comes from the tourist guide published by the Town Hall itself.
The most common access from Madrid capital is via the A-1 motorway (Madrid-Burgos). At kilometre 76, take the M-137 and then the M-130 until reaching the urban centre, as detailed on the website of the Sierra del Rincón Biosphere Reserve. The Community of Madrid recommends driving slowly on local roads, not obstructing entrances, and, if possible, leaving the car on the outskirts to enter on foot.
In the centre of the village stands the Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción. The interior is organised into three naves separated by semi-circular arches. After the Civil War, the mud and white paint coverings were removed to reveal the original brick and stone, a decision noted in the municipal file.
Another point of interest is La Fragua, a 16th-century building. According to the Town Hall, it remains linked to the repair and manufacture of ploughs, hoes, horseshoes, or nails, and today serves an educational purpose to showcase the traditional craft. The official description highlights its Arabic style, wooden structure, and masonry walls.
The visit is usually completed with the hermitage of the Virgen de los Dolores, whose origin the Town Hall dates back to 1564. The image is taken in procession to the parish during the festivities in early September, alongside the well-known Arabic fountain located on the outskirts.
The food is wonderful,” summarises the local guide about the gastronomic offer of the only restaurant in the municipality.
The twinning with Osaka, which the Town Hall explains on its website, is another feature that distinguishes Puebla de la Sierra within the Madrid mountains. To plan your getaway, the Town Hall keeps its tourism section updated with hours and visiting recommendations.
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