Segovia Day Trip

Early but bright start to the day. Train out from Chamartin station at 8 am via Renfe to Segovia Ave station which is located across from a grassy hillside where cattle are grazing. Fortunate to catch the bus into town as they don't come very often (i.e. go right to the bus station when you get in). Took about 15 minutes to the centre of town which is unmistakable because there is a huge aqueduct in front of you! Quite amazing to see such a construct without mortar and still in place after 700 years. Similar to Toledo, the town was getting set up for tourists who had not yet arrived; lots of deliveries to restaurants along Real (Royal) Calle (Road). Doug had downloaded an audio guide from Get Your Guide and "Begonia" took us on a walking tour up to the Alcazar (Castle) at (yes!) the top of the hill. Most of the buildings here have unique decorative plasterwork on the exterior.Read more