Segovia
Segovia is a walled Castilian hill town where a Roman aqueduct still stands over the square at the foot of the old town, and a castle sits on a rocky point above two rivers.
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Segovia is a walled city in Castilla y León, in north-central Spain, about 30 minutes from Madrid by fast train. The old town sits on a granite spur between the Eresma and Clamores rivers and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its best-known sight is the Roman aqueduct, built from granite blocks without mortar and still standing over the Plaza del Azoguejo at the foot of the old town. From there, the streets climb toward the Gothic cathedral and the Alcázar at the western tip of the rock.
Travelers come for the Alcázar, the cathedral and cochinillo, the roast suckling pig the city is known for. It works as a day trip from Madrid or as an overnight stay, which gives you the old streets in the evening. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons, since summers are hot and winters are cold. Plan at least a full day to see the main sights at a steady pace.
Segovia in five
- Take the fast train, then a city busSegovia-Guiomar station is a few kilometers outside the old town, so allow time for a bus or taxi after the roughly 30-minute ride from Madrid Chamartín. Check the return time before you leave town.Madrid
- See the aqueduct free, pay for interiors selectivelyThe Roman aqueduct runs through the old town and costs nothing to view. The Alcázar and the cathedral tower charge entry, so pick one interior if time is short and check hours on the official sites.
- Eat cochinillo at lunchRoast suckling pig is Segovia's signature dish and many restaurants carve it at the table. Check portions on the menu before you sit down, since a whole-pig set is made for two or more.
- Skip a rail pass for this hopMadrid to Segovia is one short ride, so a point-to-point ticket bought on Renfe's site costs less than any pass. Passes only help on a longer loop of Spanish cities.Is a Eurail Pass worth it?
- Pair it with Ávila, not Toledo, on the same tripÁvila's walls are about an hour away by bus and sit on the same high plateau. Toledo is better as its own day from Madrid.Ávila
Things to do in Segovia
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Need to know
- Airport
- Madrid-Barajas (MAD), then train or bus from Madrid
- Getting there
- High-speed train from Madrid Chamartín in about 30 min; bus about 1–1.5 hours
- Getting around
- Walkable old town; a city bus links it with Guiomar station
- Best base
- The old town near the aqueduct
- Time needed
- 1 long day; one night for quiet evenings
Weather by month
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- JanuaryRain13 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh8°Low0°Cold, frostJanuaryRain
Poor
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- 8°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 110 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 2
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- 0
Cold, frost
- FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh10°Low1°Cold, clearFebruaryPartly cloudy
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- High
- 10°
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- 1°
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
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- 2
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- 0
Cold, clear
- MarchRain14 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh11°Low2°Cool, showersMarchRain
Mixed
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- 11°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 113 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
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- 2
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- 0
Cool, showers
- AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh15°Low5°MildAprilRain
Mixed
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- 15°
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- 5°
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
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- 0
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- 0
Mild
- MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh19°Low8°Mild, greenMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
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- 0
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- 0
Mild, green
- JuneClear8 rainy daysHigh25°Low13°Warm, long daysJuneClear
Best
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- 25°
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- 13°
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- 55 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
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- JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh30°Low16°Hot, dryJulyClear
Best
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- 30°
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- 16°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
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- 2
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- AugustClear2 rainy daysHigh30°Low16°Hot, busyAugustClear
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- 16°
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- 7 mm
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- 2
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- SeptemberClear6 rainy daysHigh24°Low12°Warm, clearSeptemberClear
Best
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- 24°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
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- OctoberClear10 rainy daysHigh19°Low9°Crisp, quietOctoberClear
Good
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- 19°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 89 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
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- 0
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Crisp, quiet
- NovemberRain14 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh11°Low4°Cold, quietNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 119 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- DecemberPartly cloudy11 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh9°Low2°Cold, lightsDecemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 100 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, lights
Average daily high and low in Segovia, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
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- Thu14°1°3%Thursday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Fri15°1°23%Friday: Rain. High 15°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 23%.
- Sat13°9°27%Saturday: Rain. High 13°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 27%.
- Sun14°12°58%Sunday: Rain. High 14°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 58%.
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Every year
- Mayfestivities of San Isidro LabradorMadrid, a day trip
- Jun–SepPHotoESPAÑAMadrid, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Ávilaabout 1 hour by busComplete medieval walls and a quiet, cold plateau town.Read the guide
- Madridabout 30 min by high-speed trainBack to the capital for museums and a late dinner.Read the guide
- La Granja de San Ildefonsoabout 20–30 min by busA royal palace and fountain gardens in the Guadarrama foothills.
Before you go to Segovia
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Rules for Segovia, checked
- Spain is in the Schengen Area. Check entry requirements on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (exteriores.gob.es) before you fly.
- Non-EU travellers may be fingerprinted and photographed at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's EES page for current rules.
- Car access to Segovia's old town is restricted. Check the rules on the city council site before you drive in, and plan to park outside the walls.
Plan around Segovia
The base for most Segovia day trips
Read the guideÁvila travel guideMedieval walls an hour away by bus
Read the guideToledo travel guideThe other Madrid day trip, compared
Read the guideIs a Eurail Pass worth it?Why point-to-point beats a pass for short hops
Read the guideAll of SpainCities, trains and entry rules for a Spain trip
Read the guideSegovia FAQ
Is Segovia worth a day trip from Madrid?
Yes. The aqueduct, Alcázar and old town fit in a day, and the train takes about 30 minutes. It is smaller than Toledo, so it suits travelers who prefer one landmark and an easy lunch.
How do you get from Madrid to Segovia?
The high-speed train from Chamartín takes about 30 minutes to Guiomar station, then a city bus reaches the old town. A bus from Madrid is slower but drops you nearer the center.
How long do you need in Segovia?
Six or seven hours covers the aqueduct, the cathedral and a lunch. Stay a night if you want the quiet evening light on the walls and an unhurried dinner.
What is Segovia famous for eating?
Cochinillo asado, roast suckling pig, and also judiones, a bean stew from nearby La Granja. Most restaurants near the aqueduct serve both, and lunch is the main meal.
Segovia or Toledo: which is better?
Toledo is larger, with more museums and viewpoints, and takes a longer day. Segovia is easier and quieter. If you have one day, pick Toledo for art and layers of history, Segovia for one landmark and an easy lunch.