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Segovia

Castille and León, Spain · Europe

About Segovia

Segovia is worth a stop: 5 minutes from San Cristóbal de Segovia, 22km from Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.

Segovia is a town located in Castille and León, Spain. With a population of 51,683, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Segovia 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 Segovia to your route.

About Segovia

Segovia ( sig-OH-vee-ə, US also say-GOH-, Spanish: [seˈɣoβja] ) is a city in the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. It is the capital and most populated municipality of the Province of Segovia. Segovia is located in the Inner Plateau of the Iberian Peninsula, near the northern slopes of the Sistema

Read more Central mountain range. Housing is nestled on a bend of the Eresma river. The city is famous for its historic buildings including three main landmarks: its midtown Roman aqueduct, its cathedral (one of the last ones to be built in Europe following a Gothic style), and the Alcázar of Segovia (a fortress). The city center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

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Segovia offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Segovia located?

Segovia is located in Castille and León, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 40.9481 latitude, -4.1184 longitude.

What is the population of Segovia?

Segovia has a population of approximately 51,683 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
51,683
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Castille and León
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.9481, -4.1184

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 Segovia

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

22 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

El Escorial

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

40 km · about 45 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.

46 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Walls of Avila

The most complete and best-preserved medieval city walls in Europe, encircling the old city with 88 towers and 2,500 meters of battlements.

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 Segovia.

La Lastrilla

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San Cristóbal de Segovia

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4 km awayPop. 2,437

Palazuelos de Eresma

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5 km awayPop. 2,751

Espirdo

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7 km awayPop. 422

Trescasas

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 305

Valseca

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7 km awayPop. 327

Hontanares de Eresma

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 288

Encinillas

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8 km awayPop. 88

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