Segovia

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Free things to do

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Spectacular Roman aqueduct, symbol of the city
- Tip: At night
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- Best seen from Plaza de Díaz Sanz
- Climb the stairs for a top view
- Pretty at night
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Arcaded main square of the old town
3 tips
- Try cochinillo nearby
- Busy at weekends
- Enjoy a coffee on a terrace
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Lively square with a Romanesque church and Torreón de Lozoya
3 tips
- Great for people watching
- Near the Casa de los Picos
- Sunny café terraces
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Medieval wall and gate with walking paths
- Tip: Go early
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- Walk the wall
- Panoramic views
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16th-century house covered in diamond-shaped stones
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- Free to see from outside
- Photogenic facade
- On the way to the plaza
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Meadow below the Alcázar with the classic view of the castle on its crag.
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Lookout over the Alcázar and the Eresma and Clamores valleys.
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Take the Avant from Madrid: Fast Avant and AVE trains from Madrid Chamartin reach Segovia-Guiomar in under 30 minutes; book ahead at weekends as trains fill with day trippers.
Bus from Guiomar to the aqueduct: The high-speed station is out of town, so catch the city bus timed with trains that drops you right by the aqueduct in Plaza Azoguejo.
Consider the Madrid coach: Avanza buses from Moncloa in Madrid arrive at the bus station a short walk from the aqueduct, a handy option if train tickets are sold out.

Mind the steep cobbles: Streets from the aqueduct up to the Plaza Mayor and down to the Alcazar are steep and slippery in rain or frost; wear shoes with real grip.
Watch bags at the aqueduct: Plaza Azoguejo gets crowded with tour groups, which attracts the odd pickpocket; keep your bag zipped and in front while taking photos.
Watch for ice in winter: Frost and occasional snow make shaded lanes in the old town icy on winter mornings; walk carefully and check the forecast before driving in.

Enjoy the free tapa: In many Segovia bars a small tapa still comes free with your drink, so a bar crawl around the Plaza Mayor and Calle Real can double as dinner.
Choose the menu del dia: Lunchtime set menus offer two courses, bread, drink and dessert, and some include judiones beans or a small portion of cochinillo for far less than dinner.
Walk the free viewpoints: The aqueduct, walls, Jewish quarter and the Mirador de la Pradera de San Marcos are free, and the views of the Alcazar from below are as good as inside.

Cold high winters: Segovia sits around 1,000 metres up, so winters are crisp and frosty with biting winds; pack a warm coat, hat, gloves and scarf from November to March.
Hot days, cool nights: Summer afternoons are hot and dry, but nights cool off quickly at this altitude; carry a light sweater for terraces and evening walks.
Strong sun all year: The thin dry air means intense sunshine even in winter; bring sunglasses and sunscreen and a sun hat in summer when queuing outside monuments.

Watch the cochinillo ritual: In traditional restaurants the roast suckling pig is cut with the edge of a plate to show how tender it is, then the plate is smashed; ask if they still do it.
Taste local specialities: Beyond cochinillo, try judiones de La Granja (big white beans stewed with pork) and ponche segoviano, a custard and marzipan cake, with a glass of Ribera or Rueda.
Keep Spanish meal times: Lunch is the main meal, usually from about 2 pm, and dinner rarely starts before 9 pm; many kitchens close between services, so plan around the gap.

See the Alcazar from below: Walk the riverside path past the Vera Cruz church to the Mirador de la Pradera de San Marcos for the classic ship-like view of the Alcazar on its rock.
Add La Granja: The royal palace and fountain gardens of Real Sitio de San Ildefonso (La Granja) are a short bus ride away and make an easy half-day add-on from Segovia.
Stay overnight: Most visitors leave by late afternoon, so staying the night lets you see the lit-up aqueduct and a quiet Plaza Mayor, and have the Alcazar mostly to yourself next morning.

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

Day 1 of 2

🕘 9:30–16:00📍 5 stops

Day 2 of 2

🕘 9:30–13:15📍 3 stops