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    • TravelerSouthbound2024
      Day 37

      Vegas de Matute

      March 28 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 10 °C

      Unser Hochzeitstag! also zuerst mal gemütlich Frühstücken und dann weiter. Auf der nächsten Passhöhe fliegen wir fast weg. Dann erreichen wir unser Tagesziel. Ein schöner Ort. Der Abend endet in einer Dorfkneipe. Sehr laut bei den Spaniern, aber urig.Read more

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    • TravelerEurope
      Day 10

      Segovia

      May 3 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      The aqueduct cutting through the town was built by either the Romans or Satan, depending on who you believe, 2000 years ago. The remainder of the town was built around it and basically housed many of the dukes and royals of Spain from the 14th century until the 1800s. The cathedral was built in the 1600s but wasn’t furnished until hundreds of years later!Read more

    • TravelerEurope 2023
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      Day 27

      Segovia orientation walk

      October 10, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

      This morning Gabriele took us an orientation walk across the old city. We revisited the aqueduct and then started to wander up the narrow streets towards the centre of the old town. We looked at the architecture of Segovia, saw the Moorish influences and passed through the Jewish quarter, making our way to Plaza Mayor and the Cathedral of Segovia, which is very impressive.

      We passed through the old gates of the city and made our way to the Alcazar (or Royal Palace) which is in amazing condition. As we did a tour of the Alcazar and climbed the tower after our orientation walk, there will be a separate entry to follow.

      We stopped for refreshments and sat on a lovely terrace at the visitor centre next to the Alcazar. I went to get Ian and I a cold drink and noticed some ‘pastries’, so I ordered a couple of them. Turns out I ordered Torreznos, which are Iberico Spanish Pork Scratchings - they were absolutely delicious but obviously more salty than sweet!

      After our drinks break we wandered along the city walls a bit to the Puerta de San Andrés, where the walk ended. Some of us headed back to the Alcazar for a visit, then enjoyed lunch on a lovely terrace with umbrellas at a restaurant near the Puerta de San Andrés.      Read more

    • TravelerWorld Youth Day 2023
      Day 3

      Segovia

      July 30, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

      1hr out of Avila, you’ll find Segovia. It’s most stunning site is the Roman Aqueduct. This aqueduct, although no longer in use, helped to bring water from the mountains into the city.

      We walked up through the winding Main Street and had lunch in a restaurant facing the main square. The food was INCREDIBLE. After lunch we toured the incredible Cathedral and learnt about its history. It is the last Gothic cathedral built in Spain.

      Just outside of Segovia is the St John of the Cross Monastery. Here we celebrated Mass with pilgrims from the Brisbane Diocese. We also got to view the Alcazar Castle!      Read more

    • Travelermit dem WoMo nach Süden, 2022
      1
      Day 85

      Segovia

      May 4, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      Unser Ziel war Segovia. Wir parkten auf dem städtischen gratis-Stellplatz und bewunderten den langen Aquädukt, der zu römischen Zeiten das Wasser aus 18 Kilometer Entfernung in die Stadt brachte.
      Die alte Wehrburg, der Alcázar, wurde modern renoviert und ist heute ein Museum.      Read more

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    • TravelerWorld Youth Day 2023
      Day 9

      Segovia

      July 28, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

      This place has an aqueduct that was built in the 1st century A.D. and is still standing today! We walked under it as we went to the cathedral for a tour. While we were here, we also learnt about St John of the Cross, who lived and worked here. We celebrated Holy Mass in the chapel where he was buried.Read more

    • Lili, Flo on Europe Tour
      Day 86

      Segovia mit traumhaften Aussichten

      April 28, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

      Nach der Nacht am unspektakulären Schwimmbad Parkplatz geht die Reise für uns weiter Richtung Madrid, mit dem Tagesziel Segovia. Lili hatte die Stadt recherchiert und dabei herausgefunden, dass es sich um eine antike römische Stadt handelt, welche unter anderem das älteste erhaltene römische Bauwerk Spaniens beherbergt: ein 2000 Jahre altes Aquädukt, welches mit seiner Höhe von 28m ziemlich beeindruckend ist. Am Fuße des Aquädukts haben wir uns die Surfer von Nazaré vorgestellt, die sich auf der Jagd nach neuen Rekorden in Wellen dieser Höhe ziehen lassen…bekloppt, beängstigend und ganz schön impressive!

      Dank der gut ausgestatteten Touri Information haben wir eine Karte für einen Stadtrundgang ergattern können und haben uns so an verschiedenen sehenswürdigsten in Richtung des jüdischen Viertels und dem daran anschließenden Alcazar treiben lassen.
      Ein Highlight unseres Spaziergangs war eine mutmaßliche Abi Abschluss Veranstaltung zu welcher sich fein rausgeputzte Teenager etwas verlegen auf dem Rathausplatz rumdrückten.
      Im Café daneben saßen etwas etepetete anmutenden Studenten einer Privat-Uni und kauderwelschten über Business und Strategien zur Gewinn Optimierung sobald man dann seine eigenes Imperium aufgezogen hat.
      In diesem Treiben gönnten wir uns einen Spritz.

      Die Burg inklusive umfangreicher Ausstellung der Artillerie und deren Physik haben wir uns auch noch angeschaut - am besten gefielen uns aber die reich verzierten Räumlichkeiten der Burg.

      Nun wollte noch ein Stellplatz für die Nacht gefunden werden. Nüsschen war aktuell auf einem Womo Parkplatz der Stadt untergebracht, welcher vor lauter „Weißware“ aus allen Nähten platzte - nicht so unser Lieblings Setting. Also schnell noch los zu einer Wiese welche über einen holprigen aber machbaren Feldweg erreichbar war uns von welcher aus man einen richtig guten Blick auf die Burg hatte und vor allem: wir waren mal wieder allein!

      Morgen gehts dann weiter zu Alfonso und Family nach Madrid!      Read more

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    • Mick ByrneCamino De Madrid
      Day 4

      Day 4 Cercedillia to Zamarrama

      April 7 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

      Day 4 Cercedilla to Zamarrama near Segovia 34kms

      After not sleeping too well, I set off at 07.15am in the dark. The trail followed a main road up into the Guadarrama Mountains.
      I eventually reached a very rocky Roman road rising up to a 1800m pass.. I was in awe that Roman soldiers and pilgrims of a bygone age walked this route.Well not that much as I was huffing and puffing my not so slim backside up a mountain. 😬
      Close to the summit of the pass, I met Cheng from South Korea. We stopped briefly for breakfast and put extra layers on before starting our long descent to Segovia. There was a lot of snow on the trail but easy to pass.
      As we descended the weather turned cold and light rain began to fall. The trail meandered through the forest with easy descents. There were no real views because if the mist.
      As we descended out of the mountains, we could see Segovia’s cathedral in the distance. As we walked the lowlands, I saw what looked like a figure sitting on a rock in a field of yellow. Only when we got closer and it took off, did we realise that it was an eagle. It was HUGE.
      We eventually got to Sevogua’s main square which was packed with tourists. We were very footsore and tired. We got our credentials stamped and went to a fantastic cafe for lunch. I can tell you that the meal and beer were amazing.
      We then walked or waddled the last 3kms up a hill to a fantastic albergue reserved for pilgrims. The hospilario is wonderful and caring. All for the princely sum of 8 euros, we have a bed for the night and our clothes washed.      Read more

    • Mick ByrneCamino De Madrid
      Day 5

      Day 5 Zamarramala to Santa Maria

      April 8 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      Day 5 Zamarramala to Santa Maria La Real De Nieva 33kms

      Cheng and I were the only pilgrims in the Albergue last night.
      I had a very early night and slept comfortably.
      Cheng and I were back on the trail at 7.30am. It was still dark and cold but the path was easy to follow. We have entered vast open countryside with rolling hills. The Camino essentially follows dirt roads.
      We got to our first small village, hoping for a coffee and some breakfast, around 9am. It was like a ghost down. This was the general theme all day.
      We took a short break in a lovely small park the next village. I shared my almost stale rustic bread and chorizo with Cheng. We needed the carbs.
      The path crossed into pine forests where we saw evidence of tapping the trees for resin. There were lots of birds of prey in the sky.
      Just as we entered the last of five villages today, the heavens opened. We fast paced 3.5 kms our hostal for the night. By the time we got there, we were soaked to the skin and frozen to the bone.
      We managed to get a room for the night and a hearty lunch.
      Although, the trail was relatively flat, it felt hard. This is probably the culmination of two long days.      Read more

    • Mick ByrneCamino De Madrid
      Day 6

      Day 6 Santa Maria to Coca

      April 9 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C

      Day 6 Santa Maria La Real De Nieva to Coca 24kms

      I couldn’t have picked a better place than last night’s Hostal Avanto. It continued raining all night. The restaurant was very busy with locals. The food was excellent.
      Cheng and I set off at 7am this morning in total darkness. It was -1C and with the wind factor, it was probably -5C.
      We waited outside a bar to open at 8am. One of the daughters working there clearly didn’t want to be there. She was grumpy as sin.
      We set off properly at 8.15am into the cast open countryside. Within a few kilometres, we were into a vast pine forest which went on for hours.
      Around 11am, we got to Nava de la Asuncion where we had second breakfast. This time, it was coffee with tortilla. Thankfully, the weather remained dry and cool 13C.
      The trail continued much as before. At 1pm, we arrived in Coca and found the Albergue. There were two pilgrims just leaving. They were only walking seven kilometres to the next village.
      Cheng and I quickly dropped our rucksacks and went out for lunch and a short tour of Coca.
      It is dominated by a Castle, medieval walls and a tower.
      It was back to the Albergue to do admin and plan tomorrow. The Albergue is a former head teacher’s house and costs 5 euros to stay.      Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Provincia de Segovia, Segovia, Segobia, Província de Segòvia, Ségovie, セゴビア, Segóvia

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