Ocentejo

Close to the river

Ocentejo lies in one of the lower sectors of the Park, almost at the waters of the Tagus, giving it a milder climate than the high plateaus. In 1578 its villagers wrote to Philip II petitioning for relief after the landslide that blocked the river at the Hundido de Armallones.

What to see

• Hundido de Armallones, one of the dramatic canyon stretches of the Tagus.
• Salinas de la Inesperada, ruins of salt evaporation pans beside the river.
• Molino del Batán.
• The recreation area of Los Ceños and the Park’s information point.
• The hillfort of El Castillejo, already cited in the Relaciones of Philip II.

Routes

Sendero 1 · Georuta 1, from Ocentejo to the Hundido de Armallones.

Planning your visit

Structure the day around Sendero 1 into the canyon. The village walk and the canyon hike represent distinct stages of the outing.

Before travelling

Download the route map and allow adequate daylight for the return. Ruins of saltworks and mills are not officially prepared for visitor entry.

Combining visits

Continue with the Hundido de Armallones. Consult its guide to determine if it fits the same excursion.