The most beautiful towns in Segovia

In an elevation of the land, between the channels of the Eresma and Clamores rivers, is the province of Segovia, whose old city and aqueduct are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition, the Segovian capital is home to numerous Romanesque churches, the Cathedral and the Alcázar and offers one of the most exquisite dishes in Spain for meat lovers. We are referring to the famous baked suckling pig.

Without a doubt, the city of Segovia is an ideal starting point to tour the province and get to know, not only its beautiful natural landscapes, but its precious towns. Would you like to discover some of the most beautiful? Well, then you can not miss anything we tell you below! Of course, we ask for forgiveness in advance for all those who have left ourselves in the pipeline.

Sepulveda

We are going to start our tour of the most beautiful towns in the province of Segovia in Sepúlveda, which was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1951. Here you will discover The Savior, the oldest Romanesque church in the province, the sanctuary of Santa María de la Peña, the fortress of Fernán González, the walls and the Plaza Mayor, among many other places of interest. In addition, it should be borne in mind that the Hoces del Río Duratón Natural Park is very close by.

Pedraza

We continue our tour in Pedraza, a town declared a Monumental Complex for hosting, among other places of interest, one of the plazas most beautiful in Castilla y León. Also noteworthy are its cobbled streets and emblazoned houses. In short, it is a medieval urban complex that is worth discovering.

The Farm of San Ildefonso

The Farm of San Ildefonso, a town also known as Real Sitio de San Ildefonso, San Idlefonso or la Granja, could not be missing from the list. Located in a natural circus at the foot of the Peñalara, the municipality has an important legacy architectural, with the Royal Palace and its Gardens, the Collegiate Church, the House of Trades, the Canons or the House of the Infants, among other important monuments.

Ayllon

Nor could Ayllón be missing, whose old town has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest. You will love walking through its narrow streets of paving stones full of charm, where you can find stately buildings and houses of traditional architecture.

Maderuelo

Neighboring Ayllón, the town of Maderuelo not only offers a historical-artistic complex, but is surrounded by a magnificent natural environment, being located on a large hill and surrounded by the Linares reservoir. The Romanesque churches of San Miguel and Santa María stand out from the town, as well as the hermitage of Castroboda, located on the outskirts.

Riaza

We also want to tell you about Riaza, a town located in a beautiful mountain environment that stands out for its typical mountain houses and for its particular Plaza Mayor, which attracts attention for its way of ellipse, its stands, its continuous balconies, the irregular height of the buildings ... In addition, we want to highlight the Church of Our Lady of the Mantle, in the Renaissance style.

Coke

Teodosio El Grande was born in the town of Coca, a famous emperor Roman. Of course, what stands out the most is its Mudejar castle, one of the best preserved in the country. In fact, we include it in our list of "The most beautiful castles in Spain". It is also worth visiting the remains of the wall, the arch of the Villa and the Church of Santa María la Mayor.

Burrow

Finally, we want to talk about Madriguera, one of the best-known towns on the Red Towns Route. Located very close to Riaza, it stands out for its houses built from ferruginous stone and earth reddish of the area.

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