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View of El EscorialEsetena · CC BY-SA 3.0

El Escorial

Town

El Escorial is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of Madrid, located 45 km (28 mi) northwest of the Spanish capital Madrid. It belongs to the comarca of Cuenca del Guadarrama. Its population in 2009 was 14,979.

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The territory of El Escorial is home to the park of La Granjilla de la Fresneda. The famous Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial also known as Monasterio de El Escorial or El Escorial, is located in the adjacent municipality of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. On the outskirts of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is the national memorial Valle de los Caídos (Valley of the Fallen).

The name of the town derives from slag (escoria) deposits from an old local foundry.

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Village information

Coat of arms of El Escorial
Province
Madrid
Population (INE 2025)
17,171
Altitude
916 m
Area (IGN)
69.4 km²
Postcode
28292
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Where to sleep in El Escorial

3 registered places to stay

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What to see

12 places to explore El Escorial at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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    La iglesia de San Bernabé es un templo católico situado en el municipio español de El Escorial, en la parte noroccidental de la Comunidad de Madrid. De estilo herreriano, fue construida por Francisco de Mora, uno de los colaboradores de Juan de Herrera en las obras del monasterio de El Escorial.

    Iglesia parroquial católicaBien de interés cultural

    Iglesia de San Bernabé
    Rodelar · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    La Casita del Príncipe o Casita de Abajo es una de las residencias de la familia real española. Es un edificio del siglo XVIII, situado en el municipio de El Escorial, en la Comunidad de Madrid (España).

    MuseoBien de interés cultural

    Casita del Príncipe
    Esetena · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    La Granjilla de La Fresneda, conocida actualmente como La Granjilla, e históricamente como parque de La Fresneda, fue diseñada por Juan Bautista de Toledo en los terrenos del antiguo poblado de La Fresneda, perteneciente al término municipal de El Escorial, en la Comunidad de Madrid (España).

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    La Granjilla de La Fresneda
    Rodelar · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    El Museo de Pintura de San Lorenzo de El Escorial es una pinacoteca que alberga el Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

    Museo de arte

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    Iglesia

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    Iglesia

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    Mirador

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    Mirador

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    Ermita

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    Ermita

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    Ermita

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    Ermita

Monuments from Wikidata; summaries from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited to their authors.

What to do

8 plans to experience El Escorial on the move, not just passing through.

Natural areas

1 activity

Paraje pintoresco del Pinar de Abantos y Zona de La Herrería

Getting there

Guided activities in El Escorial (Civitatis)

Hiking

3 activities

Hiking: De Colmenarejo a Las Zorreras y San Yago

Hiking: De Galapagar a Las Zorreras y San Yago

Hiking: Camino por la Cañada Real Segoviana

More routes on WikilocHiking routes on Google MapsGuided activities in El Escorial (Civitatis)

Bike

2 activities

MTB: Cañada R. Leonesa - 01

Cycling route: Cruz Verde - La Paradilla - Robledondo

Cycling routes on Google MapsGuided activities in El Escorial (Civitatis)

Leisure

2 activities

Centro de Naturaleza Cañada Real

Getting there

Asociación de Golf Villa de El Escorial

Getting there

Guided activities in El Escorial (Civitatis)

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around El Escorial

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • GolfReal Club de Golf La Herrería · 2.4 km away, in San Lorenzo de El Escorial · 4 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Horse ridingYeguada La Cruz · in the village · 10 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Reservoirs and lakesPantano de Valmayor · 5 km away, in Valdemorillo · 3 within 15 kmGetting there
  • River beaches and swimming spotsZona de Baño La Puente · 9.2 km away, in Robledo de Chavela · 3 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Adventure parksTirolinas Go! Madrid · 10.5 km away, in Guadarrama · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Water parksCentro Acuático Municipal · 12.4 km away, in Collado Villalba · 3 within 25 kmGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsClub Náutico del Embalse Cerro Alarcón · 13.8 km away, in NavalagamellaGetting there
  • ClimbingElefantito · 16.8 km away, in TorrelodonesGetting there
  • Via ferratasClavijas · 25 km away, in Boalo (El)Getting there
  • Skiing and snowEstación de Esquí de Valdesquí · 27 km away, in RascafríaGetting there