Segovia is a spectacular city that shines in every corner. It is easy to visit and offers perfect opportunities for photographs that will make you the envy of all Instagram. There are 6 places with the best views of Segovia where you can take incredible pictures with the city’s iconic monuments.
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1. Flying in a hot air balloon
If we had to choose one place for the most spectacular Instagram photo of your trip, the answer is clear: from a balcony in the sky, which is to say, a hot air balloon flight over Segovia.
The views of the city are truly spectacular and at a glance you will be able to recognise all its buildings, squares and monuments. Segovia is considered one of the 5 best hot air balloon flights in the world.
Proof of how amazing the experience is: it is ranked as the number 1 outdoor activity in Segovia according to Tripadvisor, the world’s largest experience review platform.
2. Mirador del Postigo (Postigo Viewpoint)
Located next to the Segovia aqueduct, it offers spectacular views of the side of the aqueduct’s arches and of the Plaza del Azoguejo. To reach it you have to climb a staircase of about 200 steps.
The side view of the aqueduct and of the Plaza del Azoguejo and Plaza de la Artillería is worth the effort. It also lets you see the size of the water channel running along the top of the aqueduct, which is the reason the Romans built it: to carry water from one side of the city to the other.
3. Mirador del Diablo (Devil’s Viewpoint)
Located on the Cuesta de la calle Colón. It owes its name to the statue of the little devil unveiled in 2019. The figure of the devil comes from a Segovian legend according to which it was the devil, not the Romans, who built the aqueduct.
The devil made a deal with a young Segovian woman who was tired of carrying water in buckets: her soul in exchange for an aqueduct to bring water to her home. She accepted and the devil built the aqueduct. Who knows… maybe historians have fooled us and there were never any Romans in Segovia!
The Devil’s Viewpoint is one of the most photographed spots on Instagram, shared by millions of tourists who visit the city in search of the best views of Segovia.
4. Pradera de San Marcos (San Marcos Meadow)
An ideal spot, together with the Zamarramala viewpoint, for the perfect photo of the Alcázar. It is not a viewpoint as such but a park where you can rest after a long walk and enjoy the freshness of the Eresma river. Any time of day is good for a photo from here except the middle of the day, when the sun will be right in front of your lens.
The best way to reach the Pradera de San Marcos and enjoy one of the best views of Segovia is to follow the Eresma Route, a walk of about two hours that lets you discover Segovia from outside its medieval wall. We explain it in detail in the free Secrets of Segovia guide (in Spanish).
5. Vera Cruz Church Viewpoint
Just 300 metres from the Pradera de San Marcos, towards Zamarramala. From here we can enjoy very good views of the Alcázar, the city wall and Segovia Cathedral.
The Vera Cruz church is well worth a visit in its own right. It was built in 1208 by the Knights of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. Its twelve-sided design is unique in Spain and is due to the fact that it was built in the likeness of the temples of Jerusalem. The church tower was not part of the original construction.
One kilometre further up, next to the entrance of the village of Zamarramala, there is another viewpoint which, being further away, offers complete views of Segovia’s architectural ensemble.
6. Parador Nacional de Segovia Viewpoint
The Parador Nacional de Segovia offers beautiful views of the Eresma valley and the city of Segovia.
Being away from the historic centre and in a relatively high spot, it lets you take in the whole city in a unique way. The parador has a café where it is well worth having a coffee while you enjoy such a privileged panorama.
How to get there, what to see, what to do, what to eat, tapas route, restaurant guide, where to stay, hidden corners, best routes, myths and legends. Plan your getaway with the free Secrets of Segovia guide (in Spanish).
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