El Escorial in the open air
A nature and history getaway during your visit to the tablaos flamencos of Madrid
Royal Monastery of El Escorial
The Region of Madrid has a wide variety of plans to enjoy the outdoors ideal for those interested in ecotourism, being the Sierra de Madrid one of its main attractions due to its landscapes tinged with history. And it is precisely here, in the heart of the Sierra de Madrid, where you can find a place of great attraction that combines nature and history in equal parts, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a unique site whose monuments and surroundings were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984.
For this reason, take the opportunity to take a trip to the Sierra de Madrid during your visit to the flamenco tablaos tablaos flamencosbecomes an irresistible plan and a perfect complement to understand the idiosyncrasy of the people of Madrid.
Chair of Philip II carved in the granite from which the king watched the works of the monastery.
In the northwest of the Region of Madrid, 47 km from downtown Madrid—and easily accessible from the city center by train, bus, and car—lies the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. To explore it, you can take various routes that highlight different aspects of this historic site. One of these routes begins in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, passes through the picturesque Bosque de La Herrería—a natural area of great historical and scenic value with a fairy-tale atmosphere— and ends at the Silla de Felipe II, a granite seat atop a lookout point from which King Philip II observed the progress of construction on the famous Monastery of El Escorial, considered the most magnificent building in the Region of Madrid and one of the most unique architectural masterpieces, not only in Spain but throughout the European Renaissance.
From here you can enjoy panoramic views of San Lorenzo del Escorial, El Bosque de la Herrería and El Monte Abantos on one side and, on the other, you can see the skyline of Madrid and the Valmayor Reservoir. In addition, this place is popular for being one of the best spots in Madrid to see the Perseids in summer, given its altitude and amplitude, and even to see the full moon rising behind the Cuatro Torres Business Area of Madrid.
At the end, in San Lorenzo del Escorial a wide variety of restaurants awaits you where you can recharge your batteries to return to Madrid in time to enjoy another flamenco night.
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