El Escorial in the open air

In the northwest of the Region of Madrid, and 47 km from the center of Madrid -with easy access from the center by train, bus and car-, is the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. To get to know it, you can follow different routes that extol different aspects of this historical enclave. One of these routes begins in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, crosses the picturesque Bosque de La Herrería, a natural space of great historical and scenic value with a fairytale air, and ends at the Silla de Felipe II, a granite seat on top of a viewpoint from where King Philip II observed the development of the works of the famous Monastery of El Escorial, considered the grandest building of the Region of Madrid and one of the most unique architectures, not only of Spain, but of the entire 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.