Men's Social Madrid | Abantos Trails & Good Company

Men's Social Hike | El Escorial - Senda Los Tesoros de Abantos

Fancy getting outside, exploring somewhere new and meeting some other guys along the way?
Join us for a relaxed Sunday outing to El Escorial, where we'll enjoy a walk through the local park before heading up to the beautiful Senda Los Tesoros de Abantos hiking route.
The idea isn't to race to the top or turn this into a fitness challenge. It's an opportunity to get some fresh air, enjoy the scenery, have a few conversations and spend some time with some like-minded guys!

I'm also exploring this route for the first time, so it'll be a new experience for me too! Thankfully, this was recommended by a fellow DevelopMEN member, who's going to join us. It'll be great to discover it together 🤝

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The plan 🥾
10:45 – Meet at El Escorial train station
We'll meet outside the station and get everyone together before setting off. I'll write in the comments what I'm wearing so you can spot me!
11:00 – Walk towards the trail
We'll make our way towards San Lorenzo de El Escorial, passing through a lovely park along the way. This should take around 45–60 minutes at a relaxed pace.
12:00 – Start the hike
We'll take on the Senda Los Tesoros de Abantos, a circular route of approximately 5 km through the beautiful surroundings of Monte Abantos.
Allow around 2–2.5 hours for the hike, including breaks to enjoy the views, take photos and have a chat.
14:30 onwards – Food or drinks
Once we've finished, we'll head into town for some food or a drink together. This part is completely optional, so feel free to join us if you fancy staying a little longer.

A Few things to know 📝

• Date: Sunday 22 November
• Meeting time: 10:45
• Meeting point: El Escorial train station
• Language: English
• Distance: Approximately 5 km for the hiking route, plus a 45–60-minute walk from the station to the trailhead
• Difficulty: Moderate. There are some uphill sections, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended.
• What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, a snack and warm layers. The weather can be cooler up in the mountains.

Who is this for?
This event is part of DevelopMEN Social, bringing men together in Madrid to meet new people, expand their social circles and build genuine friendships.
Whether you've recently moved to Madrid, want to meet people outside your existing social circle, or simply fancy spending a Sunday outdoors with some good company, you're welcome.
You don't need to know anyone beforehand, and you're more than welcome to come on your own.
All DevelopMEN events are conducted in English, so you'll need to be comfortable communicating in English to take part.
No pressure, no expectations. Just get outside, meet some guys and enjoy the day.

Hope to see you there! 🤝