Getting here
The ground behind you: what the walk into Escalona crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Escalona
Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almorox | 8.3 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Escalona to Almorox |
| San Martín de Valdeiglesias | 30.8 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Escalona to San Martín de Valdeiglesias |
Escalona sits on the banks of the Río Alberche, and the castle ruins dominate the town. The Castillo de Escalona was one of the largest fortifications in Castile — its massive walls and towers, though partly ruined, give a sense of the power that once resided here. The town's position above the river is dramatic, especially approaching from the east.
The old town has narrow streets and a medieval feel. Basic services are available — bars, shops, and accommodation. The river below the castle offers swimming spots in summer.
Escalona's castle was the seat of Don Álvaro de Luna, the all-powerful constable of Castile under Juan II. Don Álvaro's rise and spectacular fall — he was executed in Valladolid in 1453 — is one of the great dramas of medieval Castilian politics. The castle's size reflects the ambition of a man who ruled Castile in all but name.
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
