How to see the El Escorial Monastery from the Monte Abantos viewpoint

One of the main characteristics of Monastery of El Escorial, which you can visit at San Lorenzo de El Escorial across surroundings of Madrid, is its incredible monumentality.

In this regard you must know that the Monastery of El Escorial It was already considered the largest building in Europe at the time it was built, in the 16th century.

And when you are in front of its façade, it will be difficult for your eyes to take in that great monumentality that you will only be able to appreciate as you walk around the building and through its gardens.

Now if you're going to visit El Escorial by car, there is another highly recommended possibility of having a great panoramic view of the Monastery of El Scotial and the surrounding landscapes: from the gazebo What's on the way up to the Mount Abantos.

I can tell you that to appreciate the monumentality of the Monastery of El Escorial, This panoramic view is much better than the one you have from the so-called Felipe II chair.

El Mount Abantos It is the mountain at the foot of whose slope extends San Lorenzo de El Escorial and his monastery.

The panoramic view of the latter, whose photos illustrate this text, can be seen when you begin the climb to the aforementioned mountain along the slope at whose feet this town of the Sierra de Madrid.

Where is it and how to climb Mount Abantos

For climb Mount Abantos The problem is that you will not find specific signage that can guide you in a clear way.

It is recommended that in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, once you have driven past the monastery's west façade and crossed the exit porch of its enclosure, continue along the same road whose path makes a right turn.

As soon as you find the first turning on the right, head up the street.

In the end, always looking for the streets that lead you towards the top of the slope, you will arrive at the beginning of the road that goes up to Mount Abantos.

Please note that this is not a normal road, but rather a paved forest road which is accessed after crossing a fence.

Views from the viewpoint of Monte Abantos

This forest road of Mount Abantos It is usually in quite bad condition, with many potholes, but you will soon reach a gazebo from where you will have the excellent panoramic views of the Monastery of El Escorial.

Looking at the photos you will agree with me that it is worth uploading.