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Before you go

Your trip to Segóvia.

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Segóvia – Castela e Leão Destination Toledo, Segóvia and Ávila

How to get there

  • Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) Madri · 110 km
  • Estación de Segovia-Guiomar 7 km
  • Estación de Autobuses de Segovia 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Madri, the high-speed train takes about 30 minutes to Segovia-Guiomar station, roughly 7 km from the center, connected to the Aqueduto by urban bus. There are also direct buses from Madri that arrive at the bus station near the center. The nearest airport is Madri-Barajas, about 110 km away. Confirm before buying.

How many days

One day is enough for the Aqueduto, the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, the Judería and the Alcázar, as a day trip from Madri. With two days you can include the Eresma valley (El Parral, Casa de Moneda, Vera Cruz and the viewpoint at the Pradera de San Marcos) and the Palácio de La Granja.

When to go

April to June and September to October usually have the most pleasant weather. From December to February it is very cold, sometimes with snow, and it gets dark early.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

You don't need a car for the city: the center is walked on foot, and there is an urban bus between the train station and the Aqueduto. A car helps to get to La Granja and Riofrío, or to continue on to Ávila, about 75 km away. On-street parking in the historic center is paid and limited.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Segóvia
  1. Morning
    Aqueduto and climb along Calle Real

    Start at the Aqueduto, in the Plaza del Azoguejo, and climb the side stairs to see the channel. Follow Calle Real, passing the Casa de los Picos and the Iglesia de San Martín, to the Plaza Mayor.

  2. Afternoon
    Cathedral and Judería

    Visit the Cathedral and the cloister of Juan Guas. Have lunch near the Plaza Mayor, noting that lunch starts around 14:00. Afterwards, go down through the Judería to the Puerta de San Andrés.

  3. Late afternoon
    Alcázar

    Proceed to the Alcázar, see the rooms and, if you have the stamina, climb the 152 steps of the Torre de Juan II. From the small square in front you can see the Eresma valley and the Vera Cruz.

  4. Evening
    Dinner in the center

    Dine in the area of the Plaza Mayor or the Azoguejo; dinner usually starts after 21:00. Anyone returning to Madri the same day should check the time of the last train at Guiomar and the bus to the station.

2 days in Segóvia

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Aqueduto, San Millán and Calle Real

    See the Aqueduto at a relaxed pace and walk to the Iglesia de San Millán. Return to the Azoguejo and go up Calle Real to the Plaza Mayor, stopping at the Casa de los Picos and San Martín.

  2. Afternoon
    Cathedral and Judería

    After lunch, enter the Cathedral; if you have a reservation, go up the tower with the guide. Finish the afternoon in the streets of the Judería and at the Puerta de San Andrés.

  3. Late afternoon
    Alcázar and Torre de Juan II

    Visit the Alcázar in the late afternoon, when tour groups have decreased, and climb the Torre de Juan II to see the city from above.

  4. Evening
    Plaza Mayor at night

    Dine near the Plaza Mayor and then walk by the illuminated Aqueduto.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Palácio de La Granja

    Take the bus early or drive to San Ildefonso. Visit the palácio and walk through the gardens; in season, see the fountains. Remember that the palácio is closed on Mondays.

  2. Afternoon
    El Parral and Casa de Moneda

    Back in Segóvia, descend to the Eresma valley for the afternoon guided tour of El Parral. Then head to the Real Casa de Moneda and the Centro de Interpretación del Acueducto.

  3. Late afternoon
    Vera Cruz and Pradera de San Marcos

    Walk to the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz and descend to the Pradera de San Marcos to see the Alcázar from below, in the late-day light.

  4. Evening
    Return via the Puerta de Santiago

    Ascend into the city via the Puerta de Santiago and dine in the center. Try the roast suckling pig (cochinillo) or at least the ponche segoviano for dessert.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get from Madri to Segóvia?

The quickest option is the high-speed train from Madri, about 30 minutes to Segovia-Guiomar. The station is outside the city, and urban buses connect to the Aqueduto. There are also direct buses from Madri that arrive at the bus station near the center.

Is Segóvia worth a day trip from Madri?

Yes. In one day you can see the Aqueduto, the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, the Judería and the Alcázar. Leave early and buy your return train ticket in advance.

Is it cold in Segóvia?

Yes, in winter, from December to February: the city is at about 1,000 meters altitude and can have snow. Even in summer, from June to August, nights are usually cool.

What food to try in Segóvia?

The roast suckling pig (leitão assado / cochinillo) is the best-known dish, and roast lamb is also traditional. The typical sweet is the ponche segoviano. Restaurants usually serve lunch after 14:00 and dinner after 21:00.

Can you combine Segóvia and Ávila?

Yes, but with little time in each. The two are about 75 km apart by road, just over an hour by car. Without a car, the simplest is to visit each on a separate day from Madri.

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