Segovia brings together city history, nature and regional cuisine in a travel destination with a variety of places to explore. Start by asking yourself: Do you want to focus on the old town, include the Camino de San Frutos in your plans, or are you more interested in nature and regional cuisine? Your answers will point you towards different places to visit and activities.

UNESCO World Heritage and architectural history

The old town of Segovia and its Roman aqueduct were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. The aqueduct was probably built around 50 AD and is remarkably well preserved. The Alcázar, whose construction began around the 11th century, is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The site also includes a Gothic cathedral dating from the 16th century. If culture is your main focus, you can explore these buildings in terms of their different periods and styles: from the Roman aqueduct to the Alcázar and the Gothic cathedral.

Nature parks and canoe trips

For nature destinations, it is worth looking at the locations associated with the two nature parks. The Hoces del Río Duratón Nature Park extends across the municipalities of Sepúlveda, Sebúlcor and Carrascal del Río. The Hoces del Río Riaza Nature Park is in the province of Segovia, covers approximately 5,185 hectares and extends partly into the municipalities of Montejo de la Vega de la Serrezuela, Valdevacas de Montejo and Maderuelo. Three municipalities are geographically associated with the Duratón park; for the Riaza park, the approximate area and the municipalities partly covered are also relevant.

Guided canoe routes are offered in the protected area of the Hoces del Río Duratón Nature Park, between the Monasterio de la Hoz and the Ermita de San Frutos. Canoe trips in the park take place on the Burgomillodo Reservoir, downstream between the Villaseca bridge and the dam. If you are planning a canoe trip, check current availability with the provider.

Trails, gardens and starry skies

The Camino de San Frutos is an 80-kilometer pilgrimage route between Segovia and the Ermita de San Frutos in Carrascal de Río. There are two route options: one passes through 17 municipalities, while the other crosses 18 localities. So don’t compare the options based on the numbers alone: municipalities and localities are different units. The key to planning is deciding which route you want to take.

The gardens of La Granja de San Ildefonso offer another cultural highlight. They feature monumental fountains with mythological lead sculptures; the hydraulic system draws its water from the lake known as “El Mar.” If you are interested in the night sky, Becerril has a stargazing site on the northern slope of the Sierra de Ayllón, within the Natura 2000 network. For ski enthusiasts, La Pinilla has a cable car to the central area of the ski resort, capable of carrying more than 12,000 skiers per hour. If this facility is important to your visit, check the latest information, as technical specifications may change.

Regional cuisine, getting there and accommodation

Roast suckling lamb and roast suckling pig are considered central to Segovian cuisine. Ponche Segoviano is described as the province’s most famous dessert. The Ruta del Cordero Asado runs from the city of Segovia towards various places in the province, including Torrecaballeros, Turégano, Pedraza, Sepúlveda, Cuéllar, Sacramenia, Riaza and Coca.

To get there, the AP-61 connects Segovia with Madrid, while the A-601 connects Segovia with Valladolid. The Centro de Recepción de Visitantes provides information in several languages about the city’s historical heritage and tourist and cultural attractions. Check the center’s current opening hours before your visit.

If you are planning the route, first decide which of the two options best suits your plans.

Discover more destinations: Las Navas De Riofrío, Riaza, Valverde Del Majano, Torrecaballeros, Segovia, Pedraza, La Lastrilla, Grajera, El Espinar, Santo Tomé Del Puerto, Valdeprados, Abades, Sepúlveda, Migueláñez, Espirdo, Los Huertos, Gallegos, Torre Val De San Pedro, Santa Marta Del Cerro, Ayllón, Collado Hermoso, Coca, Navafría, Aldeanueva De La Serrezuela, Maderuelo, Fuentepelayo, Carrascal Del Río, Cedillo De La Torre, Chañe, La Granja De San Ildefonso, Sebúlcor, Cuéllar, Arcones, Sacramenia, Sotosalbos, Cerezo De Abajo, Carbonero El Mayor, Valtiendas, Yanguas De Eresma, Castillejo De Mesleón, Casla, Martín Muñoz De Las Posadas, Armuña, Anaya, Valdevarnés, Aguilafuente, Otero De Herreros, Turégano, Consuegra De Murera, Dehesa Mayor, Santiuste De San Juan Bautista, Navas De Oro, Cerezo De Arriba, Nava De La Asunción, Ortigosa Del Monte, Prádena, Cubillo, Caballar, Tolocirio, Chatún, Adrada De Pirón, Aldealengua De Santa María, Escobar De Polendos, Valle De Tabladillo, Castroserna De Arriba, Castroserna De Abajo, Torreiglesias, Castroserracín, San Cristóbal De Segovia, Los Cortos, Valleruela De Pedraza, La Velilla, Bernuy De Coca, La Pradera De Navalhorno, Fresno de Cantespino, Valsaín, Corral de Ayllón, Mata de Quintanar, Marugán, Villacastín, La Losa, Tizneros, Villacorta, Burgomillodo, Tabanera del Monte, Juarros de Riomoros, Fuenterrebollo, Santo Domingo de Pirón, Bernardos, Sanchonuño, Saldaña de Ayllón, Cabanillas, Fuentidueña, Urueñas, San Rafael, San Miguel de Bernúy, Zamarramala, Sauquillo de Cabezas, Cozuelos de Fuentidueña, Valseca, Pelayos del Arroyo, Aldeasoña, La Matilla, Lastras del Pozo, Fuentemilanos, Mudrián, Castro de Fuentidueña, Tanarro, Aldea Real, Valdesimonte, Trescasas, Brieva, Zarzuela del Pinar, Duruelo, Roda de Eresma, Cabezuela, Matabuena, Domingo García, Bernuy de Porreros

For the regional travel overview: Castile and León.