• Danielle and Co travelsEurope 2023Traveler
    Much needed cold drink post walk
    The walk up to La GranjaThe BasilicaGated entrance into the Gardens1The side of the PalaceAnother beautiful sculptureView looking back towards the palace from one of the many fountainsAnother long formal pathFront of the PalaceThe main fountain opposite the front of the palaceBeautiful sculptures aboundAnother view of the formal gardens and fountain opposite the front of the PalaceBeautiful sculptures throughoutLong broad paths in all directions, surrounded by mountains

    La Granja de San Ildefonso

    October 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

    After we completed our walk we got back on the bus and started the drive towards Segovia. We stopped on the way for a well deserved beer or wine and also to visit the gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, known as La Granja (the Farm). It is an early 18th-century palace in the small town of San Ildefonso, located in the hills nearest to Segovia and about 80 kilometres north of Madrid. It became the summer residence of the Kings of Spain from the 1720s during the reign of King Felipe V.

    As it was a Monday the Palace was closed but the gardens were open, and entry was free because they weren’t operating the fountains. The gardens are extensive and magnificent. We had about 45 minutes to wander around and enjoy them.    Read more