Parador de Segovia

The Parador de Segovia is a modern building surrounded by gardens, about three kilometres from the old town, from where you can see the city's whole monumental skyline. Inside it is decorated in classic style, with a spacious lobby and a lounge with a large fireplace. It is the choice for those who prefer a pool, a garden and parking to sleeping inside the walls.

The city, seen from across the way

What makes this Parador special is the panorama. You see it from the gardens, from the outdoor pool and from the heated one, which has glass walls, and from some rooms, which have a furnished terrace looking out at Segovia. The restaurant, with a wood-fired oven, also boasts the best views of the monumental city.

Rooms

There are standard doubles and junior suites, in warm colours, with air conditioning, television with Chromecast, minibar, a safe with room for a laptop and free wifi. You can order breakfast or room service, and there is a laundry. Rates are on the Paradores website, room only, with breakfast or half board.

Two pools and a sauna

The outdoor pool is seasonal; the heated one, with sauna, opens in the winter season Monday to Friday from 17:00 to 21:00, on Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00, and on Sundays from 10:00 to 17:00; on public holidays and long weekends, ask. There is also a sun terrace and fifteen event rooms.

Wood-fired roasts

The restaurant serves Segovian cooking: suckling pig and milk-fed lamb roasted in a wood-fired oven, judiones and garlic soup, with the city in the background. The café has access to the terrace. The Parador also organises astrotourism activities.

Getting there and parking

You enter from the Valladolid road, the A-601 (the Parador is at kilometre 107), or from the SG-20 ring road, taking the A-601 exit towards La Lastrilla. It has free outdoor parking, a paid garage and an electric-car charging point. To the centre you need to go by car or taxi: it is a few minutes' drive to the Aqueduct.

For day trips

From here you set off without crossing the city towards La Granja, Pedraza or the Duratón Gorges. And if you are going on the balloon flight at sunrise, the flying field is close to the walls, a few minutes by car.