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Montejo Beech Forest

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What to see in Montejo Beech Forest

One of the southernmost beech forests in Europe, in the Sierra del Rincón in Madrid, which turns red and gold in autumn.

Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Jarmad78 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Montejo Beech Forest highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Beech forest

    A World Heritage Site among Europe's ancient beech forests.

  2. Guided tours

    Booking required; in autumn places go quickly.

  3. River Jarama

    It runs through the forest.

  4. Montejo de la Sierra

    The village and its visitor centre.

  5. Sierra del Rincón

    A biosphere reserve.

Day trips from Montejo Beech Forest

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Montejo beech forest

Any time of year is good to travel to the Montejo beech forest: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.

Frequently asked questions about Montejo Beech Forest

What to see in Montejo Beech Forest?

Beech forest, Guided tours, River Jarama, Montejo de la Sierra and Sierra del Rincón.

What to see in Montejo Beech Forest in one day?

Don’t miss Beech forest, Guided tours, River Jarama, Montejo de la Sierra and Sierra del Rincón. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to the Montejo beech forest?

Any time of year is good to travel to the Montejo beech forest: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Montejo Beech Forest?

Northern mountains of Madrid.

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Travel ideas with Montejo Beech Forest

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Guide reviewed 20 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.