El Escorial Tour, Spain
About El Escorial:- The Royal Site of San Lorenzo De El Escorial which is commonly known as Monasterio Del Escorial which is also the historical residence of the King Of Spain is considered as one of the Royal Spanish Sites. The site is now functioning as monastery, royal palace, basilica, library, museum, university and many other charitable place such as schools and hospitals. The Phillip II of Spain who is dedicated much in terms of his lengthy rein took the task to build this complex. The 2nd of November 1984 saw it to be declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site and now more than 500,000 visitors come to El Escorial every year.
How can reach:- San Lorenzo de El Escorial or El Escorial is residence of the Spain King. It is just 50 KM far from Madrid capital city in western direction. "Madrid Barajas International Airport" is just 68.3 KM far from El Escorial where tourists can get flights to all over world. Buses, Trains and Taxis are available from Airport and capital city to Palace.
Nearest Major Airport:- "Federico Garcia Lorca Granada Airport" is nearest the largest airport of the Spain country which is just 68.3 KM distance from San Lorenzo de El Escorial city. Tourists can get here domestic and international flights.
Nearest Railway Station:- El Escorial (0.5 KM distance). Trains are direct available to Madrid city (41 KM) and Barcelona city (537 KM) which includes high speed trains and express trains.
Bus Services:- Buses are available from "Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas International Airport" (68.3 KM) to San Lorenzo de El Escorial city tour.
Taxi Services:- Taxis are available from "Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas International Airport" (68.3 KM) to San Lorenzo de El Escorial city tour.
Completed Year:- 1584
Architect:- Juan Bautista de Toledo
Location:- San Lorenzo de El Escorial , Spain (Central).
UNESCO World Heritage Site:- from 1984.
Tourist Attractions:- Courtyard of the Kings, Monastery, Valle de los Caidos, walking, gardens, library etc.
San Lorenzo de El Escorial Weather Temperature:-
| Months | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average Low (℃) | 2.7 | 3.7 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 11.3 | 16.1 | 19.0 | 18.8 | 15.4 | 10.7 | 6.3 | 3.6 |
| Average High (℃) | 9.8 | 12.0 | 16.3 | 18.2 | 22.2 | 28.2 | 32.1 | 31.3 | 26.4 | 19.4 | 13.5 | 10.0 |
Nearest Accommodations:- Hotel De Martin, Hotel Miranda & Suizo, Hotel Florida, Exe Victoria Palace, Los Lanceros, Hotel Posada Don Jaime, Hotel Tres Arcos, Yeguada La Parrilla .
Distances:- "El Escorial" is located in San Lorenzo de El Escorial city of the Spain country in central. Madrid capital city is jus 50 KM distance from El Escorial. Barcelona is just 684 KM distance and Valencia is exact 414 KM far from San Lorenzo de El Escorial city. Seville city is just 543 KM distance.