Hiking & Swimming. Pelayos de la Presa. basic level. 6km

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Hike / Event full information 👇
New hiking trial at san juan. we will explore the stunning San Juan Reservoir which is often considered as Madrid´s main beach. The hike is ranked as basic level, no longer than 8km and will mainly go alongside the reservoir coast line. We will visit several coves followed by a swim in the reservoir and a picnic lunch.
Once we have set the picnic area, we will stay there during 3/4 hours while sunbathing, relaxing.

Difficulty: Basic Level

Hike Type: one way (going and coming back on the same way )

Maximum altitude: 690m.

Elevation change: 250m.

Estimated Event Duration: 5-6 hours (depending on pace and stops)

Leaving Madrid: 9:15am

Coming back to Madrid: 17:00 or 18:00pm

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ How to get there?
By Bus: We are meeting outside of the metro station (Cuatro vientos) You can reach to Cuatro vientos by metro line 10. Meeting point is just out side of the station, please take Paseo de extremadura exit. Meeting time 9:00am. if someone get late, Sorry we will not wait. our bus number 551 will be leaving at 09:15am.
One way on the bus cost is 5,10€. Abono joven and people with Transport card C2 can travel for Free.
Please bring change or a 5€ bill for the bus driver. Bus Driver not Accepting Card Payments, Only Cash.

By car: Bar la plaza. 10:30am. Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yUA6qRSEYyYtvCRu5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What to Bring?

• Hiking shoes or sneakers. Trainers/tennis shoes are ok for this hike.
• A small backpack for your stuff
• 1,5L of water or other soft drinks per person. PLEASE DON´T BRING LESS, as there are no fountains nor any water point in the whole route. but you can buy water or drinks next to the picnic area.
• Your lunch
• Sunscreen & sunglasses
• A hat or a cap.
• A small sheet for setting at picnic spot, flip flop and swim kit.

in case of Rain we are not going to cancel this event. please bring rainy jacket or a small umbrella.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Cost / Charges:

The Charges are only 10€. Pay in cash. The Price (10€) includes only Hike guide and accident insurance, everyone must pay by own public transport charges, which are mention above.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Contact/Whatsapp for the event day: 697 761 642 (Rafa).
Whatsapp Direct Link: https://wa.me/+34697761642

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Event Rules: This Group is all about, outdoor events inside Madrid. we organize hikes, horse riding and picnic Events. we are not any company, or tour Agency. we doing it as a volunteer/Hobby, to connect people, Spending weekends in the nature and discover healthy activities. Everyone is Practicing our events by own Responsibility.

Rules to Follow.

1. if you signup for any event, and at any moment you feel that you are not able to make it, Then please Mark your Spot as not joining. so other person can take your Spot. if you ignore this rule, you may not able to join any Future event. Read refund and cancellation policy: Here

2. we publish our event photos at our social media Accounts. such as instagram, facebook. we respect everyone privacy. if you don't want to be in the Photos, please let us know at the start of event.

3. All our hiking events are lead by experience hiking guide, who sets the pace of the group, stops, etc. The Guide have the Right to block the person from the Group in case of misbehave, bad vibes or messing with other members of the Group.

4. All our events are accessible by Madrid Public Transport.