Horcajo (Madrid)

Horcajo is a despoblado (uninhabited area) located within the municipality of Rascafría, in the Community of Madrid, Spain. It sits within the Lozoya Valley, a mountainous region in the Sierra de Guadarrama. The term "despoblado" indicates that it was once a populated settlement but is now uninhabited, either completely or with a very small number of residents. Information regarding Horcajo's history, specific economic activities, or reasons for abandonment is limited, often relying on local and regional historical accounts. It is frequently mentioned in the context of hiking trails and geographical descriptions of the Lozoya Valley area.