Its gastronomy and monuments make it a very special place. On of the most characteristic monument of Segovia is undoubtedly its wonderful Aqueduct. A piece of Roman architecture from the beginning of the 2nd century A. Formerly its mission was to move water through the city, now it is one of the most known and visited monuments in Spain and an important tourist attraction.
The area it is located in is full of places to eat or drink, while watching this impressive monument. There is a legend that says that this Aqueduct was built by the Devil.
A maid, tired of having to carry water from one place to another, wished there was some way for the water to be transported alone. The Devil granted him the desire to build the Aqueduct before the first ray of sun in exchange for her soul, but the maid, frightened, prayed that he would not take her soul. So just when Devil was going to put on the last stone, a ray of sun hit his face and vanished. You can not leave Segovia without taking a picture of it. Another of the most important and visited monuments in Segovia is the Alcazar.
Located in the old city and declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in It was built as a fortress but later it was used as a place for royalty to stay, with a lot of rooms inside and a large collection of armors.
It was also used as a prison. This is the perfect time to try some delicious wild mushrooms or tasty Cantimpalos chorizos. If you feel like a leisurely stroll before returning to your hotel, the historic centre of the town, with all the monuments beautifully lit up, is an excellent option. How to get here Bus : there are several regular bus lines to and from Madrid, Avila and Salamanca, running several times a day.
Train : several daily high-speed train services AVE connect with Madrid approximately 30 minutes and Valladolid approximately 40 minutes. From the station, there is a bus service to the city centre approximately 15 minutes By road : Madrid — Segovia: on the A6 motorway, then continue on the AP6 and AP Approximate travel time: 1 hour 15 minutes.
Approximate travel time: one hour. By air : the nearest airports are Madrid 87 kilometres , Valladolid kilometres and Salamanca kilometres. Choose between thousands of activities to live your best life on holiday.
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Additionally, there are more than 20 chapels to explore. Our Advice : The massive building looks even more spectacular at night when it lights up against the dark night sky.
The cathedral is located in the Plaza Mayor. This plaza is a lovely open square with an abundance of cafes and restaurants. It displays the coexistence of the Moors, Christians and Jews, showcasing the social hierarchy that came with belonging to each culture. One of the best things about Segovia is that everything you need to see is so compact. When you walk the charming narrow cobbled lanes of the old town, you will find loads of places have photogenic views of the aqueduct, cathedral or alcazar.
This was one of our favorite things about Segovia. Additionally, there are other important churches to visit such as San Millan , San Martin and Vera Cruz that are scattered throughout the old town.
The walls are a relaxing walk if you have the time. These walls can really transport you through time as you imagine what the city used to look like. Traditional eating here can only mean one thing — suckling pig. There are certainly no shortage of places to try it. Our top three recommendations for trying cochinillo are:. Year after year, this restaurant is consistently voted as one of the best places for suckling pig in Spain.
This place will not be your cheapest option. However, your pig will be cut by a plate and the quality will be top notch. Jose Maria is located near the cathedral. Meson de Candido, Plaza del Azoguejo, 5. Here, tasty suckling pig meets the best views over the aqueduct and together this equals a very tourist friendly place to eat lunch.
This restaurant is located right next to the aqueduct. Meson don Jimeno, Calle Daoiz, The suckling pig is delicious, the bean stew is tasty and homemade desserts are always available daily. We ate here and it was excellent. Unfortunately, we were so our food we forgot to take a picture!
Another recommendation we have is to grab a Spanish omelet in the Plaza Mayor. For the best experience, enjoy your snack while overlooking the cathedral. Are you heading to Spain any time soon? Here are more valuable resources to help plan your trip!
Please let us know if you have any questions about traveling in Spain. Roman Aqueduct: As soon as you arrive in Segovia you will see the aqueduct. You can walk up a stairway from the Plaza del Azoguejo to the top. This will get you a closer look at the stonework and views of the town below. Best of all, it is free and open year round. A day trip to Segovia is certainly worth a day out of your Madrid itinerary if you can spare it.
Getting from Madrid to Segovia is a lot easier to do than it may seem from the directions. There are enough things to do to keep you and your kids busy.
What are you waiting for? Start booking your trip! Alcasar via ShutterStock. And yes, baby will be fine without a nap—Segovia first. Lovely pics lady! I loved Segovia. Lucky for us, we had a car as part of our 9 month home exchange in Spain, so we could drive from Madrid.
I am with you dad on this one, it is way to close to skip, and the cochinillo was pretty fantastic. Plus they served us a shot of some mystery drink at the end of my meal. Your photos are stunning. About The Author. Keryn utilizes her project management background, along with a masters degree in journalism and an undergrad degree in photography to the team to create dynamic content and a vision that keeps up with the latest technology and trends. You can find Keryn dragging her 2 boys around the DC area most days and across the globe several times a year.
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