DISCOVER THE ENVIRONMENT
THAT SURROUNDS US
ÁVILA & THE ESCORIAL
In the surroundings of Segovia, you can find Ávila and El Escorial. Ávila is a beautiful capital surrounded by wonderful and perfectly-preserved walls.
Some of the must-visits are the Cathedral and the Convent of Santa Teresa. The Palace of the Escorial was ordered to be built by Felipe II, during Spain's glory days. The Main Chapel houses the Pantheon of the Kings of Spain from Carlos I onwards.
MADRID
To make the most of your time, you can go on a trip to Madrid from Segovia.
The impressive monuments in the capital of Spain, especially in its historic centre, built during the Habsburg era (hence the name "The Madrid of the Austrians"), are the main cultural attractions in the city. You can also visit the Prado Museum (one of the most important art galleries in the world).
Most excursions to Madrid from Segovia also include the Monastery of the Escorial, a must-see located just an hour away.
Most excursions to Madrid from Segovia also include the Monastery of the Escorial, a must-see located just an hour away.
RIOFRÍO PALACE
The Riofrio Palace, built as the residence of his wife Isabel Farnesio after the death of Felipe V, houses a hunting museum that is worthy of admiration.
This rectangular Palace, with its beautiful central courtyard, will bring you pleasant surprises during your visit thanks to its decoration and the park that surrounds the Palace where deer, wild boar, and other wild animals inhabit.
LAS HOCES DEL DURATÓN
The Duratón river forms in the Hermitage of San Frutos, Patron of Segovia, the well-known Hoces del Duratón, impressive gorges formed by the meanders of the river in its inexorable course in time.
An area of wild beauty, as well as a haven of peace where you can be in contact with nature. This paradise is one of the most important colonies of vultures in Spain.
An area of wild beauty, as well as a haven of peace where you can be in contact with nature. This paradise is one of the most important colonies of vultures in Spain.
