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San Lorenzo de El Escorial

City in Madrid, Spain

Overview

San Lorenzo de El Escorial blends rich history and scenic beauty, set in the Sierra de Guadarrama foothills. Known for the World Heritage-listed El Escorial Monastery, it offers a small-town charm, green spaces, and a welcoming atmosphere. Visitors experience authentic local culture and easy access to nature.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Madrid
Population
18,735
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.59°, -4.15°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,652
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
70
English
40
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
426 Mbps
Upload
365 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
87
Coworking
0
Cafes
20
Nightlife
27
Parks
40
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
347.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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Plaza de Juan de Herrera Plaza de Santa Joaquina Vedruna Plaza Hermanos López Ortiz

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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 21 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 2025-12-06.
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 - 7 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-24.

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 80/100.

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