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San Ildefonso

Castille and León, Spain · Europe

About San Ildefonso

San Ildefonso works well as a base: 10 minutes from Palazuelos de Eresma, 14km from Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.

San Ildefonso is a town located in Castille and León, Spain. With a population of 5,426, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, San Ildefonso sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Ildefonso to your route.

About San Ildefonso

San Ildefonso (Spanish pronunciation: [san ildeˈfonso]), La Granja (pronounced [la ˈɣɾaŋ.xa]), or La Granja de San Ildefonso, is a town and municipality in the Province of Segovia, in the Castile and León autonomous region of central Spain. It is located in the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains, 11

Read more kilometres (6.8 mi) from Segovia, and 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Madrid.

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Where is San Ildefonso located?

San Ildefonso is located in Castille and León, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 40.9018 latitude, -4.0069 longitude.

What is the population of San Ildefonso?

San Ildefonso has a population of approximately 5,426 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
5,426
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Castille and León
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.9018, -4.0069

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from San Ildefonso

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Aqueduct of Segovia

A stupendous Roman aqueduct with 167 arches of unmortared granite blocks, standing perfectly after nearly 2,000 years.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Alcázar of Segovia

Fairy-tale medieval castle perched on a rocky crag that inspired the design of Disney's Cinderella Castle.

12 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park

Granite peaks and pine forests north of Madrid, with the Puerto de Navacerrada pass beloved by drivers and skiers.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Pedraza

Perfectly preserved walled village entered through a single medieval gate, with a porticoed Plaza Mayor and a castle once owned by painter Ignacio Zuloaga. In early July it switches off electric light for the candle-lit Noche de las Velas.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

El Escorial

A vast granite royal monastery and palace at the foot of the Guadarrama mountains, burial place of Spanish kings.

37 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Hoces del Duratón & Ermita de San Frutos

An 11th-century hermitage stands on a rock spur above a tight meander of the Duratón gorge, wheeled by one of Europe's largest griffon vulture colonies. A gravel road from Villaseca ends at a car park a short walk from the rim.

48 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

Circuito del Jarama

A tight, twisting 3.4km circuit north of Madrid designed by John Hugenholtz that hosted nine Spanish Grands Prix. Still active for club racing and track days, largely unchanged since the 1970s.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Royal Palace of Madrid

Largest functioning royal palace in Europe with over 3,400 rooms, the official residence of the Spanish royal family.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Ildefonso.

Palazuelos de Eresma

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 2,751

Trescasas

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8 km awayPop. 2,437

Torrecaballeros

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10 km awayPop. 840

Segovia

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11 km awayPop. 51,683

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La Lastrilla

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Espirdo

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