El Escorial Holiday Deals

El Escorial Holiday Package Deals

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Holidays in El Escorial

Your last real break feel like it was years ago? No worries — book a ticket to El Escorial and you'll be off before you know it!

The country's capital, Madrid, is situated approximately 40 kilometres to the southeast of El Escorial.

Break free on a journey to some surrounding natural attractions. 30 kilometres out of El Escorial, Penalara Mountain is waiting to be explored. Tourist Information Center, 40 kilometres away, is another a popular place to unwind in the outdoors.

For a bit of exercise and the opportunity to work on your photography skills, go for a wander around the Friars' Garden.

Get to know the area's past by checking out Prince's House.

Whatever your faith, you're sure to find yourself captivated by the tranquil aura of Church of San Bernabe.

Venture 35 kilometres southeast to Palacio Vistalegre to catch an exciting live game of handball. Located in Madrid, this arena is the home of the BM Neptuno, so deck yourself out in red and blue and get set to cheer!

Leave a trail of white powder in your wake as you zigzag down the slopes at Puerto de Navacerrada Ski Resort. Powder hounds should also head to Madrid SnowZone.

You'll discover even more just around the corner. San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 5 kilometres to the west, is popular for Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen. Though, if the Casino Gran Madrid and the Nuevo Club de Golf de Madrid are more your thing, head 7 kilometres east from El Escorial to Colmenarejo.

Church of San Sebastian, Parque Recreativo Las Berceas and Aventura Amazonia Cercedilla are all quite close to Cercedilla, 19 kilometres to the north. Need more excuses to swing by? Bosque and Ducha de los alemanes are not far away either.

There's no better way to experience a place than to literally sink your teeth into it! You're invited to explore the culture, history and personality of Sierra de Guadarrama by dining on some of its most tantalizing food and drink.

This part of the world has its own cooking style based on traditional ingredients. Garlic and beef are two common elements in many of the meals.

There's no need to hum and haw over the restaurant menu when you're in El Escorial. Dive straight in and order the local specialties, such as besugo al horno (baked red bream) and callos a la madrilena (madrid tripe).

Calories don't count when you're travelling, right? So it's an ideal excuse to satisfy your sugar cravings with some natillas madrilenas (madrid style custard), a favourite dessert.

You're heading all the way to the Sierra de Guadarrama region, so why not put in the extra effort to practise a couple of words and expressions in the local language? It's bound to make your experience that much sweeter. Try to pronounce '¿Querría bailar conmigo?'. It means 'would you like to dance?'. 'Muchas gracias' ('thank you') is one more you may need.

Celebrated throughout the entire country, National Day takes place on the 12th of October. If you're going to be here at this time, it'll be hard not to get swept up in all the action!

Like all good things in life, your trip to El Escorial will eventually come to an end. When it's time to pack up your belongings and leave, say a last "Hasta la vista" and spend your remaining holiday allowance on some keepsakes to take home.

Endless security checks, delayed flights and long lines. Airports can be very stressful. Give yourself extra time to make your way to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Located 45 kilometres to the east, it's the closest terminal.

Hotels in El Escorial

Choose to stay at any of our best-rated accommodations, like the Hotel FC Villalba and Hotel Florida, and you'll be certain to roll out of bed ready to face the day each morning.