Segovia

Segovia is located less than 90 km north of Madrid, at the other side of the Sierra de Madrid. It is best known for its magnificent Roman aqueduct, nearly a kilometer (3280 ft) long and about 30 meters (100 feet) high at its highest point. There is also an attractive cathedral on the Plaza Mayor dating back to the 16th century. Other sites include the Alcázar, dramatically perched on a cliff at the northwest end of the city, which dates back the the 13th century. Nearby the city is the 18th century 'Palacio Real de La Granja', (The royal palace of La Granga) with its lovely gardens.

Segovia is also justifiably famous for its food, in particular cochinillo (suckling pig) and lamb. There are a number of fine restaurants in town, including the 'Meson de Candido' at the foot of the aqueduct (Azoguejo 5, tel.:921 428103; 'La Cocina de Segovia' P° Ezequiel González, tel.: 921 437462 and the 'Mesó n José María' Cronista Lecea 11, Tel.: 921 460270.

Segovia can be reached on the Cercanías trains from either the Atocha or Chamartín stations, or by bus from the Sepulvedana bus station on the Pasao de la Florida. By car Segovia can be reached by the N-VI, the 'Carretera de la Coruña'.