San Lorenzo del Escorial Renaissance Market

San Lorenzo del Escorial Renaissance Market sets up in Parque de Felipe II, in the centre of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, with 50 stalls of handicrafts and prepared foods. Local reporting on the market describes a three-day festival weekend rather than a regular fixture, so confirm the current dates before you go.

What you'll find at San Lorenzo del Escorial Renaissance Market

The 50 stalls split between handicrafts and prepared foods, so you'll find Renaissance-style craft goods alongside food to eat while you browse.

How to get to San Lorenzo del Escorial Renaissance Market

The market sets up in Parque de Felipe II, San Lorenzo de El Escorial's central park. Check street markets in San Lorenzo de El Escorial for the town's other regular markets, and the San Lorenzo de El Escorial markets page for the full list. More on the official page.

Where to stay in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Staying in the town centre puts you within easy walking distance of the market and the famous monastery. Try the Hotel Victoria Palace for a classic option close to the action, or look for accommodation around town centre for plenty of smaller hotels and hostals at more affordable prices.

If you want more choice, Madrid is only about an hour away by train, so staying in the capital and making a day trip is very easy. That said, spending a night here lets you enjoy the town once the day visitors have gone, which is well worth it during the Renaissance Market weekend.

What day is San Lorenzo del Escorial Renaissance Market?

San Lorenzo del Escorial Renaissance Market does not have a confirmed weekly day in this record; local reporting describes it as a three-day festival weekend rather than a regular market, so confirm current dates with the San Lorenzo de El Escorial tourist office or the market's own coverage before visiting.

What can you buy at San Lorenzo del Escorial Renaissance Market?

San Lorenzo del Escorial Renaissance Market runs 50 stalls split between handicrafts and prepared foods, so you can browse Renaissance-style craft goods and pick up food to eat while you look around the stalls in Parque de Felipe II, in the centre of town.