La Silla de Felipe II, San Lorenzo de El Escorial

It's worth visiting to get a great view of El Escorial. It's only a ten-minute drive from the monastery but there's no public transportation to the monument. It can get crowded but it's a quick visit so people are usually moving through it at a good pace. So, you should be able to get as many photos as you want.

A great hike which is rewarded with an amazing view of El Escorial. You can start at the Bosque de la Herreria parking and make your way to the top in around an hour. The trail is relatively easily, with the possibility to continue hiking a different trail after you reached the top. If you want to start at El Escorial, you can first walk the Bosque de la Herreria trail and then continue to the Silla de Felipe II trail.