The San Juan Reservoir is located in the municipality of San Martin de Valdeiglesias, in the Sierra Oeste. This is a perfect area to charter a boat and spend a day sailing.
PERFECT COMPLIANCE WITH SCHEDULES.
GOOD THEORETICAL-PRACTICAL CLASSES, WHERE MANY DOUBTS WILL BE SOLVED.
ÇEL VERY PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR.
VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE
Gorgeous day in the swamp. Queco, the instructor, was perfect; both in his theoretical explanations and his instructions already on the ship. 100% recommended.
My first experience on a sailboat has been beautiful. Alfonso explains everything very clearly and adapts to the level of the crew. Answer everything and take some pictures. Highly recommended!
The course was very good. We had a bit of bad luck with the wind. there was a lot and very gusty. We had to sail with 2 curls due to the wind conditions and we were unable to put the trim concepts into practice due to the weather conditions. In any case highly recommended.
It was a complicated day due to the wind and the celebration of a regatta. It was my first experience manning a sailing boat after obtaining the PER, but Alfonso was attentive at all times and the experience was very didactic.
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How do I get to the San Juan Reservoir?
The San Juan Reservoir is an exclusive spot located in the Sierra Oeste of Madrid, an area of special protection for nature.
The exact location is the town of San Martin de Valdeiglesias, 72 km from the capital. In your own vehicle, you can get there (1 h 20 m of travel) by the M-501, which connects from the A-5. By public transportation, take the bus line 551 from Principe Pio.
What is there to do in the San Juan Reservoir?
The San Juan Reservoir is known as the "Beach of Madrid." Its waters are rated as excellent by health authorities. On the Virgen de la Nueva beach the blue flag flies, proving that it is a clean and safe beach.
The San Juan Reservoir is the only reservoir in Madrid where swimming, motorized water activities and water sports are permitted.
Throughout the year, several sailing regattas are held and there is the opportunity to charter boats, as there are yacht clubs that offer training, organize events and allow renting.
What is there to see at the San Juan Reservoir?
The San Juan Reservoir can be covered in one day. It is truly an ideal place to enjoy sailing and, while sailing, you will see an incredible ecosystem of pine forests. In addition, in good weather you can take a bath!
Sailwiz has several activities in the San Juan Reservoir:
- Days of basic sailing.
- Days of maneuvering and trimming.
- Course for the Licencia de Navegación (formerly Titulín).
- Prácticas de navegación y de radio.
- Courses for iniciación de vela.
Requirements for boating in the San Juan Reservoir
The San Juan Reservoir is the only reservoir in the Community of Madrid where motorboating is permitted, but you must respect a number of requirements to perform this activity.
- Access to the navigation regulations of the basin in which you are going to navigate.
- Present the Responsible Declaration at the appropriate time.
- Consult the permitted sections for navigation.
- Having boat insurance, ITB.
- Bring a copy of statement.
