El Escorial
City in Madrid, Spain
Overview
El Escorial is a picturesque town set in the Madrid region, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Monastery and serene mountain setting. It offers a harmonious blend of Spanish history, lush nature, and local charm, making it an ideal destination for culture lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Madrid
Population
17,176
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.58°, -4.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,850
Local Cost
$1,202
Local Income
$1,550
Cashless
72
English
48
Temperature
12.7°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-9.9°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
431 mm
Internet Speed
277 Mbps
Upload
229 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
68
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
24
Parks
27
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAD
Distance
49 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
Mapped11 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 55 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 11 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.