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Things to do in El Escorial
10 verified places and 25 missions to truly experience El Escorial. Must-sees: Valley of the Fallen (Valle de Cuelgamuros), Mount Abantos, Casita del Infante, Philip II's Chair. Best known for: Culture, Nature, Leisure.
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CultureValley of the Fallen (Valle de Cuelgamuros)The Valle de Cuelgamuros (Valley of the Fallen) is a monumental complex in the Sierra de Guadarrama, in the…NatureMount AbantosMountain in the Sierra de Guadarrama that dominates San Lorenzo de El Escorial, with a summit of about 1,753…CultureCasita del InfanteNeoclassical leisure pavilion designed by Juan de Villanueva for the infante Gabriel, son of Charles III, in…NaturePhilip II's ChairA viewpoint of granite blocks on the slope of Mount Abantos, above the Royal Monastery.NatureLa Herrería ForestLarge wooded estate of ash and oak trees next to the Monastery of El Escorial, which belonged to the crown…CultureCasita del PríncipeNeoclassical leisure pavilion built by Juan de Villanueva in the late 18th century for Prince Charles, the…CultureChurch of San BernabéParish church of El Escorial, the lower town that grew up at the foot of the monastery, whose design is…NatureJardín de los FrailesFormal garden attached to the south wall of the Royal Monastery, with clipped box parterres and fountains…CultureRoyal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El EscorialA complex commissioned by Philip II after the victory at Saint-Quentin and built between 1563 and 1584, first…LeisurePlaza de la Constitución (San Lorenzo)Arcaded square in the centre of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, next to the Royal Monastery.
Hiking trails near El Escorial
SL-M 44001 · One-wayCabeza LíjarClimb to the summit of Cabeza Líjar, with mountain views4.8 km · +339 m · 1 h 50 min · EasyLoopSenda de los Tesoros de AbantosAbantos forest and viewpoints, a classic El Escorial trail4.9 km · +257 m · 2 h · EasyLoopSenda del HornilloRiverside walk along the Hornillo, with pools and a bridge4.4 km · +265 m · 1 h 55 min · Easy
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Frequently asked questions
What to see in El Escorial in one day?
If you only have one day, start with the essentials: Valley of the Fallen (Valle de Cuelgamuros), Mount Abantos, Casita del Infante, Philip II's Chair and La Herrería Forest.
Are there hiking trails near El Escorial?
Yes, 3 waymarked trails. For example: Cabeza Líjar (4.8 km · +339 m · 1 h 50 min · Easy), Senda de los Tesoros de Abantos (4.9 km · +257 m · 2 h · Easy) and Senda del Hornillo (4.4 km · +265 m · 1 h 55 min · Easy).