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Modern hotel with superb city views (4*)
This beautifully designed Parador is located just 3km from the medieval city of Segovia and boasts stunning panoramic views of the old quarter, the site of its renowned 2,000 year old roman aqueduct. From the Parador, many of the city’s famed medieval structures can be seen rising from its skyline, including the spectacular Alcázar fortress and the city’s grand Gothic Cathedral.
The interesting multi-level structure and large windows of the Segovia Parador are designed to capture the best of the city views on offer and the Parador's architecture itself is unique. The location of the Parador de Segovia allows you to keep the city in sight, whilst proffering an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of visitors the historic city attracts. With a spacious lawn and carefully-designed shaded areas around the pool, you can cool down after a day’s sightseeing with a swim against the backdrop of Segovia’s skyline. The Parador de Segovia has a splendid conference centre, an outdoor pool (open during the peak summer months), a heated indoor pool, a sauna, and the spacious and bright comfortable bedrooms all share the fine views of the city. The Parador's restaurant serves up a good selection of local and international dishes (including the suckling pig Segovia is famous for) and also enjoys wonderful views of the city.
Awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 1985, the medieval city of Segovia features structures built as far back as the 1st century. Walking through the city’s old quarter, the Roman, Moorish, and Gothic architectural influences can be seen in many buildings. Most famously in the city’s prominent roman aqueduct, arguably one of Castile and León’s most recognisable attractions, standing at nearly 30m tall with over 170 arches, it provides the entrance to the city’s old quarter. The Alcázar is a popular site amongst many visitors, offering beautiful panoramic views of the city, and steeped in a fascinating history. Built in the 12th century atop a rocky crag at the meeting point of the Eresma and Clamores rivers, it provided an ideal military base. Since its construction it has played a prominent role in royal history and the rise of Queen Isabella I who took refuge in the palace on the death of her father King Henry IV. Its fairy-tale style design is said to have had a great influence on Walt Disney and the design of Cinderella's castle. The rich history of the city is a huge attraction for many visitors, and its medieval streets were mentioned in Miguel de Cervante’s infamous ‘Don Quixote’. In fact, literary history played an influential role in Segovia, and it was here that the first book was printed in Spain.
Romanesque walking routes offer opportunities to explore the old quarter’s numerous historical and religious buildings, including the city’s grand cathedral nicknamed ‘the lady of all cathedrals’. Rumoured to be the last Gothic cathedral built in Spain, it is situated at the highest point in Segovia, offering spectacular views. The routes also cover visits to the historic Corpus Christi Church, previously a synagogue, and featuring a mixture of Christian and Jewish architectural influences which can be seen throughout the city. Situated just 90km from Madrid, Segovia is a very popular destination for visitors from the Spanish capital. Similarly, for visitors hoping to make a trip into the city from Segovia, it is a short 35 minute train ride (or 90 minute bus journey) to the centre of Madrid. Its suckling pig is its most famous contribution to Spain's cuisine, most visitors expect to enjoy this tender meat in one of very many restaurants in the city. In some of the oldest ones, the delicate meat is 'carved' with the curved side of a plate in front of your eyes.
For seasonal Parador pool opening times please visit our information on pools page.
Restaurant opening times:
Breakfast: 7.30 to 11.00 (Mon-Fri) and 8.00 to 11.30 (Sat & Sun).
Lunch: 13.30 to 16.00
Dinner: 20.30 to 22.30 (Sun-Thu) and 20.30 to 23.00 (Fri & Sat).
It may be possible to arrive up to 30 minutes before closing and still enjoy a meal.
Cafe/bar is open from 11.00 until midnight (from 11.30 on Sat and Sun)
The Parador is located on the 'El Terminillo' estate, 3 km from the aqueduct, the most emblematic monument of Segovia. It is reached along the N-601 main road from Valladolid.
Free outdoor parking and garage parking available for a daily charge. There are facilities for charging electric vehicles, the cost of which is payable locally.
The largest of Spain's 17 Autonomous Communities, Castilla y León is unsurprisingly home to some of the countries most important cities, historic cultural sites and and 15 Paradors, so you can plan a leisurely itinerary across the region.
