I brought Corinne back when she visited because I loved it so much. On my recent return to Madrid, I made sure to make a day trip out even though I had all of two and a half days. Because all this information is fresh in my mind vs. Segovia is around 60 miles or under km from Madrid, and you can pretty much get there anyway you want to.
Most tours will be from Madrid anyway. You can do a tour specifically to Segovia like the ones below:. The fastest way to get there is by the AVE. It only takes minutes and is about 12 euros. You just go to Moncloa Station and to the Zona Comercial area.
The gates are then on the floor above. You can also double check and ask, though! Of course, you can also get to Segovia by car. One way to see and learn a lot about Segovia is with a private walking tour.
However, this guide with Google Maps should also make it pretty easy to navigate everywhere! Segovia is such a small, walkable area, you can fit a lot of it in within half a day or less if you really hustle.
It dates back to the 11th century. The aqueduct is always incredible to see in person and one of the best things to do in Segovia. You just have to see it in all its glory in person. When my dad does speak up I take it seriously. I began to read up on the Madrid to Segovia train right away. I had seen Roman ruins in Rome, but I could always see more. It would be a bit of a hike to reach Segovia from Madrid, but there were enough things to do in Segovia in a day.
It was worth the train from Madrid to Segovia. But what really sealed the deal was the pig. Roast suckling pig is a staple of Segovian cuisine. You should see me seeking out Kalua pork in Hawaii. A Segovia day trip was officially on the agenda for our two-week trip through southern Spain.
We would head out on our last day in Madrid. Now we had to weed through what to do in Segovia once we got there. The baby would have to skip a nap. We had a Roman aqueduct, a colossal cathedral and a palace to explore, pig to eat and hot chocolate to devour; the latter being the best we would have on the trip to Spain.
You can take a bus from Madrid to Segovia or you can take a Madrid train and the bus in Segovia. Personally, with kids, I will always opt for the train. My boys can stretch out, walk around if they need to, and really, trains are just more fun. Whether you take the bus straight to Segovia or the Madrid to Segovia train, it will take about the same amount of time. Buying tickets: You can buy tickets at the train station directly through Renfe Spanish rail line , or you can go to El Cortes Ingles a large department store near Puerta Del Sol in Madrid and visit their travel agency.
They also have a smaller office at the Chamartin train station where you will hop on the train to Segovia. If you need a little hand-holding, go to El Cortes Ingles. It will only cost you about one euro more per ticket. Metro: Take the Pinar de Chamartin line line 1 on the metro map to the Chamartin station north of the city.
AVE train station: Walk to the AVE train station from the Chamartin metro station there are easy-to-follow signs and get on your appointed train. Renfe train to Segovia: Your train number Avante will be on your ticket. The trip will take about 30 minutes from Madrid to Segovia. Do not get off until the end. You will see the aqueduct and this is where the bus turns around to head back to the train station.
Skip the hassle and take a tour: If you are looking to simplify your life and hop on a tour to Segovia that includes a little vino, Turismo de Vino has tours that hit the highlights of the town and a winery on the way. T he first stop, just before reaching El Escorial, allows kids to sit in the chair of a king that was built into stone five centuries ago.
Buses depart from the Segovia bus station every 45 minutes and take approximately 20 minutes to reach La Granja Palace. Segovia was home to one of the largest and most prosperous Jewish communities in Spain in the Middle Ages.
The cemetery was abandoned in the 15 th century after the expulsion of the Jews, so there are no gravestones left. However, the place has been restored and renovated so that tourists can learn the history of the place. Flavorful, crunchy and delicious, the star dish of Segovia is without a doubt suckling pig roasted in a wood-burning oven.
If you travel to Segovia in the winter, you need to be well-equipped gloves, cap, scarf, etc. Snow is also a relatively frequent event. When Spanish people think about Segovia, the first image that comes to mind is the impressive Roman aqueduct, built almost years ago.
This amazing work of Roman engineering — arches and 28 meters high 92 feet at its highest point — has become the true icon of the city and one of the most visited places in Spain.
Absolutely recommendable! Two other essential places you should visit in Segovia are the Gothic Cathedral of Segovia and the Alcazar. The Cathedral of Segovia was built in the 16th century although it has undergone numerous extensions and reforms. Inside it houses 18 beautiful chapels. Currently the tower of the Cathedral of Segovia has a height of 88 meters feet. However, initially it was meters feet , but a fire in the 17th century destroyed much of the tower. Despite this, the Cathedral tower is, from its construction until today, the tallest building in the city.
In the underground part of the cathedral there is an interesting pictorial museum of religious art 42 paintings from the Castilian and Flemish schools. The Alcazar de Segovia is an imposing fortress built in the Middle Ages 12th century. For centuries, this castle was used as the residence of the Kings of Castile. Even the walls of this building witnessed the proclamation of Isabella the Catholic as Queen of Castile on December 13, , one of the most important historical events in Spain.
From the outside, its towers and walls remind us of the traditional fairytale castles that we have seen so many times in series and books. Inside the castle, you can visit different rooms and even a spectacular armory with 15th century armor and cannons.
We hope this post has helped you plan your trip to Segovia and to learn a bit more about this wonderful city. Remember, we hope to see you at our Free Tour in Madrid! Every day at am from Puerta del Sol Square green umbrellas.
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