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Tunel De Guadarrama, Spain

From series “The Greatest Tunnels in the World”
Year: 2007.

Spain's longest tunnel Guadarrama was opened for traffic in 2007. The railway tunnel connects Madrid and Valladolid, its length is about 28400 metres. Guadarrama is a twin-tube rail tunnel which is a large transport complex. Since its opening the tunnel is used by the AVE high-speed trains which run in both directions simultaneously.

It is much easier to get from one city to another now as travel time reduced to a few minutes after the opening of the tunnel. As a result, Guadarrama became the centre of active travellers’ attention. Construction of the tunnel commenced in 2002 and lasted a little less than 5 years. Huge material, manpower and time costs are fully offset by the urgency of the tunnel. It takes about 10 minutes to get from Madrid to Valladolid. Next - Dai-Shimizu tunnel


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Nearest airports:
 »  Barajas Airport MAD - in 55 km
 »  Madrid-Torrejon Airport TOJ - in 62 km
 »  Matacan Airport SLM - in 116 km
 »  Valladolid Airport VLL - in 125 km
 »  Burgos Airport RGS - in 188 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Tunel De Guadarrama

La Casona Del Pinar

Located in 4 km from Tunel De Guadarrama
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Rooms: 70
The rooms with simple décor have a TV and private bathroom. Offering free Wi-Fi, the hotel has common areas including gym facilities, children's … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Rural Torreblanca

Located in 5 km from Tunel De Guadarrama
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Rooms: 6
El Colorín

Located in 6 km from Tunel De Guadarrama
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Rooms: 9
The hotel's rustic-style rooms feature a coffee maker, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Each one has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some offer … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Rural Las Rozuelas

Located in 7 km from Tunel De Guadarrama
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Rooms: 8
The rooms at Hotel Rural Las Rozuelas offer mountain views. They have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, minibar and a private bathroom. A buffet … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

El Escorial Monastery
13 km - El Escorial Monastery
El Escorial Monastery is a famous Spanish residence of King Philipp II. The monastery is located near Madrid in a picturesque mountain area Sierra de Guadarrama. Philipp II ordered to build this magnificent monastery in 1557. In the middle of the military campaign, the …
Alcazar de Segovia
26 km - Alcazar de Segovia
In Spain, many followers of the walks pass through the historical sites of Segovia. In this picturesque town is the Alcazar Castle. The castle, built in the 9th century, is more than a thousand years old and today is one of the most important sights of the country. The …
Avila
46 km - Avila
Avila is a Spanish town of the incredible beauty. It has placed on the right shore of the Adaha river. The first strengthening structures were built there at the time of the Rome Empire. Nowadays guests of the town can adore with the medieval monuments. The immense …
Avila Town
48 km - Avila Town
The charming city of Avila is located in the vicinity of Madrid. It is also a world heritage site. It is famous for its rich history and variety of attractions. The very first settlement was founded on the site of the modern city in the era of the Roman Empire. The …
Estacion de Atocha
50 km - Estacion de Atocha
The unique railway station that unites both traditional and modern styles is situated in Madrid and called Estacion de Atocha. In 1992 at the historic station was opened a new terminal. It was decorated with exotic plants. This place is at the same level with the best …
Semana Santa
71 km - Semana Santa
Semana Santa is the name of the famous Spanish annual festival that can literally be translated as "Holy Week". This is one of the few religious festivals in the world which is known far beyond the country. The festival is based on the performance of solemn religious …

Top destination around Tunel De Guadarrama - Madrid

However, many legends are connected with the Casa de Las Siete Chimeneas, a building constructed in the 16th century in the Renaissance style. The fact is that some people think there is on the roof of the house, a ghost of the former owner, who died under unclear circumstances. Templo de Debod is yet another attention-grabbing building in Madrid. It is a unique piece of Egypt in the Spanish capital. The fact is that the building was donated to the city in the year 1968, in honor of the fact that the country helped Egypt in saving the Abu Simbel temple from flooding.

The Casa Gallardo building is very attractive from an architectural point of view – it is a combination of modernism, baroque and Art Nouveau. The building was constructed at the beginning of the 20th century by the architect Federico Rey. Metropolis is one of the main symbols of the city, whose main feature is the statue of the winged goddess Victoria (it was formerly that of the mythological Phoenix and Ganymede sitting on its wing), at the very top – that is exactly how you can recognize the structure. In all of Spain, bullfighting buildings are a must visit, because they reflect the “spirit” of the country. In the capital of the state, this is certainly not an exception as here you will find a building of this kind which is called Plaza de Toros de las Ventas.
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