Holiday in Segovia
City in Spain — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇪🇸
Country
Spain
Type
City
Best time to travel
April to June and September to October, summer hot, winter cold but atmospheric
Budget/day
75-130 € (hotel, restaurant)
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Madrid about 2.5 hours, then AVE train 30 minutes or bus 1.5 hours
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What makes Segovia special as a destination?
Segovia is one of the most spectacular small towns in Spain — a UNESCO World Heritage site on a rocky plateau, dominated by the fairy-tale Alcázar and intersected by the most impressive Roman aqueduct in the world. Just an hour from Madrid, Segovia offers a concentration of monumental architecture that is unmatched. The aqueduct of Segovia is the city's landmark and one of the best-preserved Roman structures worldwide. The 167 arches made of unhewn granite blocks, held together without mortar, span 28 meters high over the Plaza del Azoguejo — still intact after nearly 2,000 years. The Alcázar of Segovia sits on a rocky outcrop and looks like a fairy-tale castle — in fact, it served as inspiration for Walt Disney's Snow White castle. The cathedral, affectionately called the Lady of Cathedrals, is the last great Gothic building in Spain. The old town in between is a maze of squares, Romanesque churches, and restaurants where the famous Cochinillo — roast suckling pig from the wood oven — is celebrated.
What are the top highlights in Segovia?
The top highlights in Segovia include Roman Aqueduct, Alcázar of Segovia, Cathedral of Segovia, Old Town.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Roman Aqueduct
2,000-year-old masterpiece with 167 arches made of granite blocks without mortar, 28 meters high
Alcázar of Segovia
Fairy-tale castle on the rocky plateau, inspiration for Disney's Snow White castle
Cathedral of Segovia
Last great Gothic cathedral in Spain, called the Lady of Cathedrals
Old Town
UNESCO World Heritage site with Romanesque churches, squares, and traditional restaurants
Hotels in Segovia
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Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Segovia?
The best time to visit Segovia is April to June and September to October, summer hot, winter cold but atmospheric. Hot, 30-36°C, dry, heat on the plateau In winter: Cold, 0-8°C, occasional snow, dramatic lighting conditions
Recommended travel time
April to June and September to October, summer hot, winter cold but atmospheric
Summer
Hot, 30-36°C, dry, heat on the plateau
Winter
Cold, 0-8°C, occasional snow, dramatic lighting conditions
How much does a holiday in Segovia cost?
Budget travellers: 40-65 € (guesthouse, Menú del Día)/day, mid-range: 75-130 € (hotel, restaurant)/day, luxury: 150-250 € (Parador, Cochinillo menu)/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-65 € (guesthouse, Menú del Día)
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
75-130 € (hotel, restaurant)
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
150-250 € (Parador, Cochinillo menu)
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Segovia?
Flight to Madrid about 2.5 hours, then AVE train 30 minutes or bus 1.5 hours
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Easily doable as a perfect day trip from Madrid — only 30 minutes by high-speed train
Try Cochinillo (suckling pig) at Mesón de Cándido or Casa Duque — a tradition for generations
Climb the Alcázar tower for the best panoramic view over the Castilian plateau
Admire the illuminated aqueduct in the evening — even more impressive at night than during the day
Best combined with Toledo and Ávila — the golden triangle of Castilian World Heritage cities
What should you eat in Segovia?
Typical specialities in Segovia: Cochinillo Asado — Segovia's famous roast suckling pig from the wood oven, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, Judiones de La Granja — large white beans in a stew with chorizo and morcilla, Ponche Segoviano — Segovia's cake made of marzipan and vanilla cream, delicate and sweet, Sopa Castellana — Castilian garlic soup with bread and poached egg, Cordero Asado — roast lamb from the wood oven, Segovia's second culinary pride next to suckling pig.
These specialties you must try!
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