Audio Guide of Old Bridge on the Segovian Drovers' Road

The Old Bridge is freely accessible 24 hours a day as it is in a natural setting. It can be reached with a 10-minute walk from the center of Manzanares el Real along a signposted path beside the Manzanares River. We recommend checking updated information with the Tourist Office (Tel: 918 539 299).

No, access is completely free because it is an open-air monument. Some local companies offer guided tours combined with Manzanares Castle (such as Sierra de Guadarrama Tours), but these are optional.

The main visit takes about 15 to 20 minutes, but we recommend allowing between 30 minutes and 1 hour to enjoy the natural surroundings, take panoramic photographs, and read the informational panels about its history.

This 16th-century stone bridge was part of the Segovian Drovers' Road, a transhumance route declared a Site of Cultural Interest. It allowed flocks to cross and connected livestock-raising regions for centuries.

Spring and autumn are ideal because of the mild temperatures and landscape colors. At sunrise or sunset you will get the best light for photography. In summer, visit early to avoid the heat (there is no shade near the bridge).

The ground near the bridge is uneven. The best option is to view it from the accessible wooden walkway (200 meters before it). Check detailed information on the Town Council website.

A spectacular 15-minute walk away is the Castle of the Mendoza Family (a 15th-century landmark). You can also explore the Upper Manzanares Basin Regional Park or the Santillana Reservoir.

Bring comfortable shoes (the ground is uneven), water if it is hot, and a camera. Combine it with a visit to the Castle (€10 admission) and a walk through the medieval town. More info at: Official Route.