Navafría lies below the Pinar de Navafría, named after the town, in the Sierra de Guadarrama. The route through the valley of the Río Cega and the pine forest, the natural swimming pools and the history of copperworking offer various starting points for a stay. You can first decide whether to focus on a route, a recreation area or a cultural theme.
Forest Trails and the Mountain Destination of El Nevero
The El Chorro–Puerto de Navafría route follows the valley of the Río Cega through the Pinar de Navafría to Puerto de Navafría. The route to Pico El Nevero starts there. The starting point for this route is at the pass on the SG-612 road at kilometre 11.5; you can drive to the car park at the pass. Puerto de Navafría is therefore a shared reference point: it marks the end of the first route and the start of the second.
Pico El Nevero is the highest peak in the Montes Carpetanos and the ninth-highest peak in the national park. This ranking places the destination both in the mountain range and in the national park. The routes offer different experiences: the El Chorro–Puerto route passes through the valley and pine forest, while the other route heads for Pico El Nevero. When planning your choice, you can start at the shared pass and then choose between the landscape route and the summit destination.
The Río Cega and Recreation Areas
Near Navafría, the Río Cega runs alongside the Cañada Real Soriana Occidental. One stage of this drove road, from Collado Hermoso to Navafría, leads to the Las Charcas recreation area. The area has natural swimming pools, a bar with a terrace and toilets. Facilities may change; check the latest information before visiting.
The El Chorro recreation area is about two kilometres from Navafría and offers picnic facilities, sanitary facilities, parking and a natural swimming pool. Some facilities may operate seasonally, so check what is available during your travel dates. The facilities differ as follows: Las Charcas has a bar with a terrace, while El Chorro has picnic facilities and parking; both places have toilets.
Copper History, Crafts and Festivals
The Martinete de Navafría dates from 1700 and was used for working copper. Its specific function gives the town’s history a craft and industrial dimension alongside nature and festivals.
The Feria de Artesanía de la Sierra also has ties to traditional crafts: it brings craftspeople and visitors together around traditional trades and is organised by the Asociación de Mujeres de Navafría. In 2026, it was held for the 25th time.
The 2026 programme for the Fiestas en Honor a San Lorenzo, running from 7 to 12 August, included concerts, charangas, open-air dances, a parade of peñas, traditional games and competitions; activities may vary in future years. The Romería Virgen de las Nieves is traditionally scheduled for 21 June at the Pradera de Navalcollado in Navafría, although the programme may vary from year to year. If you are planning your stay around a festival, check the dates and programme for the relevant year.
Discover more destinations: Nava De La Asunción, San Rafael, Bernuy De Coca, Navas De Oro, Fuentidueña, Tanarro, La Velilla, Fresno De Cantespino.
For the broader travel overview: Segovia.
