I paid a visit for a day and basically saw the same places. Very nice recogniction factor in this vid for me :) The thing is, all the places you saw are must visits, so I guess for more exclusive Segovian content, one would need to stay there for a couple of days. Which would be enjoyable for sure. Beautiful city.
Next to the Pradera de San Marcos you have the beautiful Iglesia de la Fuencisla, built excavating into the stone hill. Also, el Paseo del Salón, and crossing the aqueduct, the polemic Devil statue they installed some years ago.
Gracias pero al no saber de las Fallas en esa fecha andamos aún por Barcelona y Cadaques sin embargo si pasaremos por Valencia pues nos hace ilusión conocerla. ✅ I would love if you could add maybe the guides info or contacts for Barcelona Madrid or Sevilla 🙏🏻Sigan haciendo vídeos mi esposo y yo nos hemos enamorado de españa and I could say we are going on this trip because of your videos 🥳 nos hemos enamorado de españa saluditos a la hermosa familia.
Hi there, I will be in Segovia for a couple of days 10-12 October. Can you give me some indication of what type of weather to expect. I’m travelling around Spain and realise I will need different clothes for different regions 😅
I spent a month in Segovia as part of a 6-week trip with a homestay and as part of a group from the U.S. I was 19 years old. A fabulous city and part of my journey toward being the interpreter I am now....and I am now a grandma! I loved my time in Segovia and will return there some day. I lived with a woman named Pilar Berdejo. I wonder what happened to her...we lost touch. That aqueducto is something. We used to lie in our beds in the dark and Pilar would tell me the legends of the region, which I still remember. And I remember the alleged Iglesia de La Vera Cruz en las afueras de Segovia. Thanks for bringing back all of those memories!
As a relative of those Spanish Jewish people, I feel so connected with this video James, last year got my Spanish citizenship because of my Sephardic ancestry. I imagine my relatives living in those beautiful streets and suddenly they have to leave everything they had to save their lives. As always in life, there are some challenges and sometimes happy moments. I went to visit Segovia last year and it was awesome.
@@Kitiwakeimagine if Muslims did the same forced Christians or Jews to convert to Islam the mainstream media will be fuming and saying islam is a terror religion
You inspire me. I'm a Kiwi too, and hope to make it back to Spain (for a second time) next year. If I do, Segovia will be on my agenda! I love your Spain travel and food videos.
LOVE LOVE LOVE SEGOVIA!!! I went in the height of summer and sat in the jewish quarter drinking vermouth all afternoon. Was the best experience. One of my most favourite places in the world.
I love Segovia, and have been a couple of times! Loved your recommendations! We always go to Royal Palace of La Granja of San Ildefonso for a walk in the gardens before going into Segovia, and grab a bite at La Taberna del Pelon.
Fantastic outing. My father was born and raised in Segovia. He passed away last year; so in-turn, I have felt compelled to journey out to the mother land to walk where he walked. I haven’t been since I was 4 years old. This one was very special for me. Thank you guys.
I'm from Segovia, this is the REAL tour because this are the things everyone MUST visit and on the right way and the best "Cochinillo restaurant" of the city like a true Chad!
In 2004, as part of my study abroad program, we had to arrive 2 weeks before the semester started to learn about the art, architecture, and history of Madrid. We also had to take side trips from Madrid, and Segovia was one of those side trips. We had a good tour in the freezing cold. It was snowing, I think. In 2018, I wanted to show Segovia to my husband, and we bought an Avila - Segovia package from Madrid. We had a horrible guide! He didn´t tell us much, we think he invented facts, and just kept repeating to leave him a good review on Trip Advisor. We actually bonded with a few fellow tourists over how bad our guide was and started hanging out with them in Madrid over the course of that week. After seeing your video, I am dragging my husband back to Segovia, and we are going to do it right! We are going to have a "Spain Revealed" day and copy your suggestions and actually understand what we are looking at. We will even hire your guide. And good to know that "little boy" armor exists. I am only 5 feet tall and 100 lbs, but I want to hike the Castilla La Mancha portion of the Camino (the part I skipped last summer) dressed in full body armor because I am almost finished reading Don Quijote and finishing a 945-page book requires some sort of epic celebration. Plus, I think my tribute to Don Quijote will make the Spaniards on the Camino laugh.
I went to Segovia in 2019. It was a magical visit. I loved the aqueduct & the Alcazar. Did not try the pig but we discover another Spanish delicacy: bocadillo del calamar. 😋
Upon your recommendation we traveled to Segovia and have truly enjoyed the city!!! We also took in dinner at Jose Maria, it was simply fantastic. The food, service and ambiance were amazing. Just bring your appetite because the portions were very generous. I would suggest you plan on spending the night because the walk around the city at night is beautiful. Thanks James!!!!
Gran video James. He visitado Segovia muchas veces comenzando como estudiante en 1974. Me encantan pasear por sus calles y tomar un copitas y tapas en la Plaza Mayor. Mi restaurante preferido es El Duqui, como alli en cada visita. Diferente de ti, no me gusta el cochinillo...el cordero asado, si, si, si. Una comida perfecta es una ensalada simple de lechuga, tomate y cebolla, el cordero y unas patatas al horno....con un tinto bien seco. Gracias!!!
My only regret in my life will be that I did not discover you sooner in my life. It was because of you and Yoli that I was excited about going to Tenerife and Andalucia in Sep 2019. I must have viewed whatever videos you had and viewed them day and night. I learned so much. I watch them over and over. Thank you. I had a great experience meeting my family in Spain. I can't wait to return.
Hey James, fellow kiwis here! We were just in Spain over the Christmas and New Year break and we took a day trip to Segovia too! We were in awe of the Aquaduct! That sort of history is amazing coming from NZ. We just wanted to say that your videos helped us plan our trip to Spain. So informative and your passion for everything in Spain is always evident. It helps that you have a kiwi accent too haha! Thanks so much!
I love love love Segovia! The aqueduct is so impressive, the Castle… and of course , the crispy piglet!!! I would love to be there right now! Thanks for another awesome video❤️ bonne soirée!
I absolutely love every corner of Spain that you experience. You always give us a bit of history and cuisine of the area you visit. This is why I love your presentations. I will always be watching for another amazing adventure.
Some repairs were made in the Alcazar, which required drilling some walls, and inside they found a old Roman fortress: the Alcazar or castle is built over an old Roman fortress
Thank you, one more to add to my list. We went to Caceres after seeing your video of that trip and loved it so will definitely plan a trip to to the city soon.
My mom is from Segovia, I spent all my summers there as a kid and lived two blocks away from the aqueduct for over 4 years as an adult. You nailed it. Especially with El Sitio. It's literally in the name, it is the place .(I prefer the roasted lamb, and Maribel does an obnoxiously good job if you're looking for something more affordable than Jose Maria. But there is no beating Jose Maria if you're willing to pay the extra coin) I'd also highly recommend taking the guided tour of the cathedral's bell tower. There are 5 tours a day and normally run 45 minutes. They offer some of the best views of the town and is totally worth the extra 7 euros.
We were there Dec 2021. It was late afternoon -went to that park with the castle background, toured the Alcazar, missed the cathedral since it was closed at 6 Pm, walked towards the aquaduct. More or less 2 hrs in Segovia. We loved the day trip -Toledo,Avila included.
im from segovia, jesus you ate the revolconas that i eat u made me cry, El sitio is so nice for drinking a beer and get free tapas. Thank you very much for enjoying my town and explain it that well, best wishes.
Beautiful job on the video, James. A wonderful representation of the city and all that it has to offer. So much better than a day trip, if people could fit it in, would be an overnight stay. It is so nice to have time to walk and wander, getting to know the smaller streets and hidden places. The last time I was there, I stayed a couple of nights in a hotel right in Plaza Mayor; my window looked out onto the plaza with a great view of the cathedral. It felt like I was centrally located among all of the great things you pointed out. Thanks for helping me revisit all these beautiful spots!
Thank you Kathy! And it's true that while it's totally do-able in one day, with an overnight trip you can really slow down. Your room sounds like it was gorgeous!
Something always draws me back to Segovia. I was first there briefly in about 1974, then in 2006-ish, and a couple of years ago. I love sitting on the plaza mayor and winding through the old Jewish quarter, but it's always been just a brief day-trip stop. Now you've given me new things I want to see and maybe do an overnight to take in more of the area. Great video guys! Lucia is really growing-love the hair!
Excellent video guys. I watch your adventures whenever I have time. As an expat living in the Persian Gulf for the past 10 years, I really appreciate your videos about amazing Spain. Buen trabajo chicos!,
Sitting here in Montreal and thinking about Spain. We have been intending to go since just before the pandemic hit. Now you have got usthinking about Segovia!!!! We had our sights on Valencia but we alsohave added Madrid and Segovia toor list. As usual a Great video. Fast paced and full of great family images..... that Lucia is a cutiee and a perfect mix of Espagnola and Kiwi. Thanks so much for your energy and your insight into Spanish culture too.We cannot wait to visit now!
Hi James, Yoli and Lucia, Great video of Segovia and great to see you all looking so well. You did a great job of showing us the best parts of Segovia. I also think you made the right choice for the best cochinillo. Casa Candida is fantastic and has been visited by thousands of very famous people from all over the world but it's a little more touristy than Meson Jose Maria. A nice place to visit on the right day is the town market which is held up by the Catedral in the plaza mayor. There's also a great gin bar up there. Segovia is like being in a time warp. I love it. Looking forward to your next video.
That bell tower was magnificent. I watched this video at least once, but like many of your videos, I revisit them because I always learn something new the 2nd time around.
Brilliant 🎥 Folks! Segovia's history & cuisine combined 🤗 I myself ❤️ Cochinillo & cant wait to go back to 🇪🇸 To try once more Losta ❤️To you now three 🤗👍
I went to Alicante and Benidorm last week when I saw your last post and it was so fantastic! Now, I think you know where will I go next... Segovia it is! The suckling pig reminds me of "lechon" back in PH. Great informative video as always!
A great guide for visiting Segovia. The aqueduct is spectacular and as you said in today's live stream, it's hard to believe that traffic was permitted to go through until 1992, instead of going all out to keep it as perfect as possible forever.
Hey Nancy, if you’re a wine lover, be sure to stop by Restaurante Maracaibo. It’s located directly across the street from the bus station. I used to work there as a cook, and the owner Oscar Hernando is an amazing sommelier who also produces his own wines, which you can taste there. He always has a great selection if wines by the glass and great tapas on offers at the bar. The restaurant in the back is on the higher end and more expensive, but the bar is great. Hope you have a chance to stop by…enjoy!
Hey Nancy, one more tip. If you’re in Segovia, I imagine you’ll stop by the nearby village La Granja de San Ildefonso. If you do, be sure to make a reservation at La Fundición restaurant. It is the best restaurant in the area that should cost waaaaay more than it does. The head chef, Anibal Herrero, is doing great twists on traditional, local dishes. So worth a visit!
Great video about Segovia! I was born and raised in Segovia and I love this video. I live abroad since 5 years and I do not hesitate to share this cool video so more people get to know more about my hometown. Great job, bravo!
THANK YOU!!! You have really made the plan for me. I will be on Madrid in July and I was trying to decide where to go for a day trip. This is it....again much appreciated.
Congratulations, a great video showing Segovia. That if it is a weekend also have a great tapas tour with great wines sold by glass with "tapa" in many bars.
Excellent video which captures Segovia very well. Was there for three days myself and ate at that very same restaurant where the service was fantastic. We were treated like important guests. There for just a day, you did miss the following, well worth a visit: 1. THE CHURCH OF VERA CRUZ It was founded by the Knights Templar in the 13th century, and is a singular church in the Romanesque style with a floor plan in the shape of a 12-sided polygon. It has three semicircular chapels and two doorways with archivolts on columns. The church takes its inspiration from the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, the origin of the Templar Order. On a hill outside the city walls reached via the descending steps featured in your video. 2. ESTABAN VINCENTE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART. Vincente was born on Jan. 20, 1903, in Turegano, a small town in Segovia, Spain. His father, a military officer and amateur painter, soon resigned his commission and moved his family to Madrid so that his six children could grow up in the capital. After moving to the US became famous member of the American Abstract Expressionist movement and is widely exhibited. Died 2001,Bridgehamption, New York, at the age of 97. 3.The revered Spanish poet Antonio Machado lived in this house-museum for
Im from Segovia and Im really happy that you enjoyed my town, the roman, medieval and arab influences and history mix with the beautiful nature and landscape, not forgetting the tasty meals which are produced here, cochinillo, chorizo... And tourosts are treated with respect and local people symphatize with them, I recommend any person who is reading this comment to visit my town, I ensure you it is nothing you would regret🤗😀
Awesome! We enjoyed Segovia in June 2007 when they had an art show at the bottom of the aqueduct. The medieval home at the foot of the aqueduct is a restaurant that serves the traditional roasted pig and potatoes dinner, it was amazing to sit amongst the historic treasures. You showed the best parts, gracias!
I just came back from seeing Roman aqueduct and I was truly amazed of this place and Elena happened to be my travel tour what a small world. She was amazing
Wonderful video. we were in Segovia on our own a few years ago and really enjoyed it, but we didn’t know how much we were missing! Going back again soon and will get a guide - maybe Elena! - for more. What an inspiration. Thanks James, Yoly, and Lucia ❤️
One of our favourite places easy reachable from Madrid. Segovia never disappoints. I follow you guys already a while but you did not make a video about our most favourite place till now. 2u30 drive from Madrid...Monaterio de Piedra
This was amazing James! I had never thought of venturing out to Segovia but now I must!! Yoly I loved all your salads. They looked yummy 🤣🤣. Lucia is so beautiful. God bless her. 🥰
Fantastic video! We just took a day trip to Segovia about a month ago and did a video too! We headed to Candido for the suckling pig instead! Great to see the other place too! Looks like we'll have to go back!
Perfect showing of Segovia James. Thank you. We will be visiting Segovia in our next Spain trip. We have been spending months in Spain last 12 years, exploring different beauties of Spain every time we visit. We would love to meet you, to get info and check few Paradors for you to introduce and book, and give our love to beautiful Yoli and Lucia. Sending our love to you all!!. . . Next I am watching you in Toledo, beautiful city we have been. Hope to see you in Salamanca soon!
It's an easy to get there, and great walking around day trip from Madrid. Of course the typical meal is crawfish first and roasted piglet afterwards, depends on what time of year, if order heavier as a first dish, like the big white beans dish. Judiones de La Granja. Those are also exclusively of the area. The gimmick is to be able to quarter cut the tender roasted piglet with a plate and serve. It's a multiple ancient cultural center type of small city. It's a great place to live too. Very unique, beautiful, and lots of interesting shops. Absolutely drenched in history. The roasted suckling pig is amazing. Can't get that done like that anywhere else in the world. There's different towns about an hour from Madrid, in every direction, and they're all worth a visit. Enchanting and quaintly. Seem like would be all alike because can seem medieval, but they're not. I definitely recommend staying in "paradores nacionales". They're a government organized network of hotels, usually in old castles and monasteries, that's obvious to see, with a few contemporary, (but few), always good food typical of wherever are located in Spain. Portugal has similar called "pousadas." Oddly enough the one in Segovia is contemporary, and outskirts, so not unless want more children oriented A rare one with a swimming pool. VERY nice and comfortable, cozy, have a special feel to them all, and reasonably priced, but don't expect 24 hr room service for food. Tend to be the authentic rustic countryside style, and good quality. They're good places even to veer off a bit, to stop to eat. It's hard to not eat well in Spain, but bad places do exist, so make sure to get authentic local recommendations.
What a great tour! I live in Juderia (Jewish Quarter). It's super that you've done such a great video on the city, so informative and beautifully shot. Segovia is a jewel and it's such a privilege living here. Bravo!
Guys, spot on! Been there twice and re-lived it again with this video. Actually want to return. Looking forward to similar videos like this one, but other spots in Spain. Enjoyed it very much! Thank you for the tour! Saludos desde Puerto RIco!!!
Otro día podéis aparcar junto al santuario de la Fuencisla, cerca de la pradera, y mientras uno cuida ahí a la criatura el otro puede visitar el convento de San Juan de la Cruz, la mágica iglesia de la Veracruz, el museo de la Casa de Moneda con sus prensas de molino y hasta la iglesia del Parral. Y me dejó cosas, como el postre del ponche segoviano. Magnífico video y espero que os gustará Segovia.
Well done for finally getting round to showing this city. It's a favourite of my father in law who knows Castile like the back of his hand. I've been there many times by various forms of transport but the easiest for most will be from Madrid by train. The great advantage of that is that you can eat and drink till your heart's content in one of the great restaurants. That's what I did the last time I was there in the historic Meson de Candido with a first floor window view of the aqueduct. Unfortunately it was a hot summer's day and I was so tanked by all the great food and booze that I later fell asleep in the Cathedral. Candido didn't do any of the silly smashing plates stuff and we had a fantastic Castilian meal. It was the last time I had cochinillo and I will never have it again. First, it's overrated and the flavour is not particularly porky. More importantly though, is that the treatment of young piglets in Spain is an absolute disgrace and a stain on the reputation of the country. It's 2022 and not 1982 when we had no idea about animal welfare. I love Spain and Spanish food but we can no longer turn a blind eye to animal welfare. The great beans (judiones) of the region are a secret known only to a few outsiders. They transform any dish and bare no comparison to 'butter beans'. A dish of these with anything is fit for a King. Best wishes to you both and the little one. WT
We were there last month for a night. We stayed at the Hotel Infanta Isobel on the Plaza Mayor which was very nice. We had a room with a view of the cathedral and the fields beyond. We even saw hot air balloons taking off on Sunday morning. We went to Mason de Candido and luckily got a table with a view of the aqueduct. Our stew had pigs ears in it (a first for us but not you)! Our suckling pig was delicious. Great video. Wish I'd seen it before went. We also chatted to some locals in a bar whilst waiting for the bus back to the station on Sunday morning. I think you will approve.
we went to Segovia in Nov 2019 and it was wonderful. Loved the Suckling Pig dinner for our family of 4. The nature walk was amazing and we only discover that on the day we were driving to Toledo. It was a wonderful and very memorable trip. Hope to visit Spain again.
So glad you made this video. I was hoping to move to Spain soon and work for you in Segovia I’ve done a few tours of the city for extra cash whenever I’m back home.
Beautiful video! I'm glad you didn't fill up on a few glasses of wine before this tour; spinning in circles, high Cathedral ceilings and vertigo drops, or did you? lol. You all are professionals! Love it!
Buen video y se ve trabajo detrás, no es el del típico youtuber sobre la ciudad. Muy aprovechado el día, con zonas que no se suelen visitar. Y es que Segovia necesita al menos 2 días de visita. El cochinillo del José María es de los mejores. Gracias por el cariño mostrado
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I paid a visit for a day and basically saw the same places. Very nice recogniction factor in this vid for me :) The thing is, all the places you saw are must visits, so I guess for more exclusive Segovian content, one would need to stay there for a couple of days. Which would be enjoyable for sure. Beautiful city.
We hope to visit before WW3
You visit a lot, but i wrote apart some more things. Also to rest in the plaza Mayor. Gracias.
Next to the Pradera de San Marcos you have the beautiful Iglesia de la Fuencisla, built excavating into the stone hill. Also, el Paseo del Salón, and crossing the aqueduct, the polemic Devil statue they installed some years ago.
Gracias pero al no saber de las Fallas en esa fecha andamos aún por Barcelona y Cadaques sin embargo si pasaremos por Valencia pues nos hace ilusión conocerla. ✅ I would love if you could add maybe the guides info or contacts for Barcelona Madrid or Sevilla 🙏🏻Sigan haciendo vídeos mi esposo y yo nos hemos enamorado de españa and I could say we are going on this trip because of your videos 🥳 nos hemos enamorado de españa saluditos a la hermosa familia.
I´m living in Segovia and you did an extraordinary job. All the people that watch this video are welcome.
Abrazosaludes Segovias
Hi there, I will be in Segovia for a couple of days 10-12 October. Can you give me some indication of what type of weather to expect. I’m travelling around Spain and realise I will need different clothes for different regions 😅
I spent a month in Segovia as part of a 6-week trip with a homestay and as part of a group from the U.S. I was 19 years old. A fabulous city and part of my journey toward being the interpreter I am now....and I am now a grandma! I loved my time in Segovia and will return there some day. I lived with a woman named Pilar Berdejo. I wonder what happened to her...we lost touch. That aqueducto is something. We used to lie in our beds in the dark and Pilar would tell me the legends of the region, which I still remember. And I remember the alleged Iglesia de La Vera Cruz en las afueras de Segovia. Thanks for bringing back all of those memories!
Thanks for the video. My family and I will be staying in Segovia for a week in May. Absolutely beautiful. We are even more excited now.
As a relative of those Spanish Jewish people, I feel so connected with this video James, last year got my Spanish citizenship because of my Sephardic ancestry. I imagine my relatives living in those beautiful streets and suddenly they have to leave everything they had to save their lives. As always in life, there are some challenges and sometimes happy moments.
I went to visit Segovia last year and it was awesome.
They didn't have to leave to save their lives. They were offered the option to convert or, if not, leave.
@@Kitiwakeimagine if Muslims did the same forced Christians or Jews to convert to Islam the mainstream media will be fuming and saying islam is a terror religion
Segovia is our favorite city in Spain!
You inspire me. I'm a Kiwi too, and hope to make it back to Spain (for a second time) next year. If I do, Segovia will be on my agenda! I love your Spain travel and food videos.
LOVE LOVE LOVE SEGOVIA!!! I went in the height of summer and sat in the jewish quarter drinking vermouth all afternoon. Was the best experience. One of my most favourite places in the world.
I love Segovia, and have been a couple of times! Loved your recommendations! We always go to Royal Palace of La Granja of San Ildefonso for a walk in the gardens before going into Segovia, and grab a bite at La Taberna del Pelon.
Fantastic outing. My father was born and raised in Segovia. He passed away last year; so in-turn, I have felt compelled to journey out to the mother land to walk where he walked. I haven’t been since I was 4 years old. This one was very special for me. Thank you guys.
I'm from Segovia, this is the REAL tour because this are the things everyone MUST visit and on the right way and the best "Cochinillo restaurant" of the city like a true Chad!
Thank you!
I loved my day in Segovia in 2017. The aqueduct alone was worth the trip. The rest was a bonus!
In 2004, as part of my study abroad program, we had to arrive 2 weeks before the semester started to learn about the art, architecture, and history of Madrid. We also had to take side trips from Madrid, and Segovia was one of those side trips. We had a good tour in the freezing cold. It was snowing, I think. In 2018, I wanted to show Segovia to my husband, and we bought an Avila - Segovia package from Madrid. We had a horrible guide! He didn´t tell us much, we think he invented facts, and just kept repeating to leave him a good review on Trip Advisor. We actually bonded with a few fellow tourists over how bad our guide was and started hanging out with them in Madrid over the course of that week. After seeing your video, I am dragging my husband back to Segovia, and we are going to do it right! We are going to have a "Spain Revealed" day and copy your suggestions and actually understand what we are looking at. We will even hire your guide. And good to know that "little boy" armor exists. I am only 5 feet tall and 100 lbs, but I want to hike the Castilla La Mancha portion of the Camino (the part I skipped last summer) dressed in full body armor because I am almost finished reading Don Quijote and finishing a 945-page book requires some sort of epic celebration. Plus, I think my tribute to Don Quijote will make the Spaniards on the Camino laugh.
I went to Segovia in 2019. It was a magical visit. I loved the aqueduct & the Alcazar. Did not try the pig but we discover another Spanish delicacy: bocadillo del calamar. 😋
Worth spending the night so you have the chance to experience the late afternoon and evening. Magical.
Upon your recommendation we traveled to Segovia and have truly enjoyed the city!!! We also took in dinner at Jose Maria, it was simply fantastic. The food, service and ambiance were amazing. Just bring your appetite because the portions were very generous. I would suggest you plan on spending the night because the walk around the city at night is beautiful. Thanks James!!!!
Gran video James. He visitado Segovia muchas veces comenzando como estudiante en 1974. Me encantan pasear por sus calles y tomar un copitas y tapas en la Plaza Mayor. Mi restaurante preferido es El Duqui, como alli en cada visita. Diferente de ti, no me gusta el cochinillo...el cordero asado, si, si, si. Una comida perfecta es una ensalada simple de lechuga, tomate y cebolla, el cordero y unas patatas al horno....con un tinto bien seco. Gracias!!!
My only regret in my life will be that I did not discover you sooner in my life. It was because of you and Yoli that I was excited about going to Tenerife and Andalucia in Sep 2019. I must have viewed whatever videos you had and viewed them day and night. I learned so much. I watch them over and over. Thank you. I had a great experience meeting my family in Spain. I can't wait to return.
Hey James, fellow kiwis here! We were just in Spain over the Christmas and New Year break and we took a day trip to Segovia too! We were in awe of the Aquaduct! That sort of history is amazing coming from NZ.
We just wanted to say that your videos helped us plan our trip to Spain. So informative and your passion for everything in Spain is always evident. It helps that you have a kiwi accent too haha!
Thanks so much!
Thanks guys!
I love love love Segovia! The aqueduct is so impressive, the Castle… and of course , the crispy piglet!!! I would love to be there right now! Thanks for another awesome video❤️ bonne soirée!
Coming to retire in Spain soon and can't wait to visit Segovia. Thank you James, Yoli and Lucia !!!
A great place to retire Sylvie!
Really enjoyed the tour, Spain is so full of history wherever you go, and no one does it better! Thank you, and see you soon!
I absolutely love every corner of Spain that you experience. You always give us a bit of history and cuisine of the area you visit. This is why I love your presentations. I will always be watching for another amazing adventure.
Some repairs were made in the Alcazar, which required drilling some walls, and inside they found a old Roman fortress: the Alcazar or castle is built over an old Roman fortress
This video takes me back the our visit there. It's so beautiful, so much history in the air. It was nice to relive until I can return again.
Thank you, one more to add to my list. We went to Caceres after seeing your video of that trip and loved it so will definitely plan a trip to to the city soon.
My mom is from Segovia, I spent all my summers there as a kid and lived two blocks away from the aqueduct for over 4 years as an adult. You nailed it. Especially with El Sitio. It's literally in the name, it is the place
.(I prefer the roasted lamb, and Maribel does an obnoxiously good job if you're looking for something more affordable than Jose Maria. But there is no beating Jose Maria if you're willing to pay the extra coin)
I'd also highly recommend taking the guided tour of the cathedral's bell tower. There are 5 tours a day and normally run 45 minutes. They offer some of the best views of the town and is totally worth the extra 7 euros.
I was stationed at Torrejon in 1976-79. Left Madrid on a 70° day and drove to Segovia and got stranded in the mountains in a blizzard with no chains.
Thanks for the discovering of the Spain with you, guys!!!
The timing could not be more perfect! I’m leaving for a day trip to Segovia tomorrow!!
We were there Dec 2021. It was late afternoon -went to that park with the castle background, toured the Alcazar, missed the cathedral since it was closed at 6 Pm, walked towards the aquaduct. More or less 2 hrs in Segovia. We loved the day trip -Toledo,Avila included.
I got married in Segovia, in La Fuencisla church, next to pradera de San Marcos. It was amazing! Beautiful views of the Alcázar.
im from segovia, jesus you ate the revolconas that i eat u made me cry, El sitio is so nice for drinking a beer and get free tapas. Thank you very much for enjoying my town and explain it that well, best wishes.
Beautiful job on the video, James. A wonderful representation of the city and all that it has to offer. So much better than a day trip, if people could fit it in, would be an overnight stay. It is so nice to have time to walk and wander, getting to know the smaller streets and hidden places. The last time I was there, I stayed a couple of nights in a hotel right in Plaza Mayor; my window looked out onto the plaza with a great view of the cathedral. It felt like I was centrally located among all of the great things you pointed out. Thanks for helping me revisit all these beautiful spots!
Thank you Kathy! And it's true that while it's totally do-able in one day, with an overnight trip you can really slow down. Your room sounds like it was gorgeous!
What an incredible place ! We will visit this city next time when we come to Spain. Really great contents, as always. Thank you !
Thanks for the great tour and our memories of Segovia! Have been to Jose Maria’s many times and it is the best.
Something always draws me back to Segovia. I was first there briefly in about 1974, then in 2006-ish, and a couple of years ago. I love sitting on the plaza mayor and winding through the old Jewish quarter, but it's always been just a brief day-trip stop. Now you've given me new things I want to see and maybe do an overnight to take in more of the area. Great video guys! Lucia is really growing-love the hair!
I’ve been to Segovia twice and have loved it. You did a magnificent job and now I have to go back one day to go to Jose Maria. 🇦🇺
Excellent video guys. I watch your adventures whenever I have time. As an expat living in the Persian Gulf for the past 10 years, I really appreciate your videos about amazing Spain. Buen trabajo chicos!,
Sitting here in Montreal and thinking about Spain. We have been intending to go since just before the pandemic hit. Now you have got usthinking about Segovia!!!! We had our sights on Valencia but we alsohave added Madrid and Segovia toor list. As usual a Great video. Fast paced and full of great family images..... that Lucia is a cutiee and a perfect mix of Espagnola and Kiwi. Thanks so much for your energy and your insight into Spanish culture too.We cannot wait to visit now!
You also have Toledo near Madrid
España tiene una gastronomía maravillosa
Hi James, Yoli and Lucia, Great video of Segovia and great to see you all looking so well.
You did a great job of showing us the best parts of Segovia. I also think you made the right choice for the best cochinillo. Casa Candida is fantastic and has been visited by thousands of very famous people from all over the world but it's a little more touristy than Meson Jose Maria. A nice place to visit on the right day is the town market which is held up by the Catedral in the plaza mayor. There's also a great gin bar up there. Segovia is like being in a time warp. I love it.
Looking forward to your next video.
That bell tower was magnificent. I watched this video at least once, but like many of your videos, I revisit them because I always learn something new the 2nd time around.
Visited segovia today and Elena guided us! Amazing experience thank you Elena and Spain Revealed!
Thank you so much for coming!
Brilliant 🎥 Folks! Segovia's history & cuisine combined 🤗
I myself ❤️ Cochinillo & cant wait to go back to 🇪🇸 To try once more
Losta ❤️To you now three 🤗👍
I went to Alicante and Benidorm last week when I saw your last post and it was so fantastic! Now, I think you know where will I go next... Segovia it is! The suckling pig reminds me of "lechon" back in PH.
Great informative video as always!
I was in Segovia back in September and your video perfectly touches on the beauty of the city and ignited my dream to return there one day.
A great guide for visiting Segovia. The aqueduct is spectacular and as you said in today's live stream, it's hard to believe that traffic was permitted to go through until 1992, instead of going all out to keep it as perfect as possible forever.
Incredible right?!
Yes to more Fay trips! Your always welcome to tapear in Jaen . Bailey and Torredonjimeno have great tapas places!
Amazing architecture and history! Thanks!😊
Great timing! We will be in Segovia in April. Always good information for our travels!
Awesome Nancy!
Hey Nancy, if you’re a wine lover, be sure to stop by Restaurante Maracaibo. It’s located directly across the street from the bus station. I used to work there as a cook, and the owner Oscar Hernando is an amazing sommelier who also produces his own wines, which you can taste there. He always has a great selection if wines by the glass and great tapas on offers at the bar. The restaurant in the back is on the higher end and more expensive, but the bar is great. Hope you have a chance to stop by…enjoy!
Hey Nancy, one more tip. If you’re in Segovia, I imagine you’ll stop by the nearby village La Granja de San Ildefonso. If you do, be sure to make a reservation at La Fundición restaurant. It is the best restaurant in the area that should cost waaaaay more than it does. The head chef, Anibal Herrero, is doing great twists on traditional, local dishes. So worth a visit!
Thanks for the inspiration! Love tours like this.
Great video about Segovia! I was born and raised in Segovia and I love this video. I live abroad since 5 years and I do not hesitate to share this cool video so more people get to know more about my hometown. Great job, bravo!
THANK YOU!!! You have really made the plan for me. I will be on Madrid in July and I was trying to decide where to go for a day trip. This is it....again much appreciated.
Congratulations, a great video showing Segovia. That if it is a weekend also have a great tapas tour with great wines sold by glass with "tapa" in many bars.
We were only able to spend an afternoon in Segovia and are very much looking forward to go back. Great video, thanks so much.
ANOTHER beautiful place we need to visit. Oh, that food . . . . . . .
The list is getting long Peter!
Excellent video which captures Segovia very well. Was there for three days myself and ate at that very same restaurant where the service was fantastic. We were treated like important guests. There for just a day, you did miss the following, well worth a visit:
1. THE CHURCH OF VERA CRUZ
It was founded by the Knights Templar in the 13th century, and is a singular church in the Romanesque style with a floor plan in the shape of a 12-sided polygon. It has three semicircular chapels and two doorways with archivolts on columns. The church takes its inspiration from the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, the origin of the Templar Order. On a hill outside the city walls reached via the descending steps featured in your video.
2. ESTABAN VINCENTE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART.
Vincente was born on Jan. 20, 1903, in Turegano, a small town in Segovia, Spain. His father, a military officer and amateur painter, soon resigned his commission and moved his family to Madrid so that his six children could grow up in the capital. After moving to the US became famous member of the American Abstract Expressionist movement and is widely exhibited. Died 2001,Bridgehamption, New York, at the age of 97.
3.The revered Spanish poet Antonio Machado lived in this house-museum for
Thank you for that. I asked for permission to film in Veracruz, but sadly they turned me down
Im from Segovia and Im really happy that you enjoyed my town, the roman, medieval and arab influences and history mix with the beautiful nature and landscape, not forgetting the tasty meals which are produced here, cochinillo, chorizo... And tourosts are treated with respect and local people symphatize with them, I recommend any person who is reading this comment to visit my town, I ensure you it is nothing you would regret🤗😀
Great video James thank you very much👍
Amazing video !! I would love to visit Spain again !
The way you connect and present doesn't seem like an unknown person, seems like a family member talking and explaining things😁
Gorgeous historical city from every point of view !
Thanks for tips,going to visit 14 cities in Spain for 40 days in two weeks,watching all your videos
Loved your video we were there in November 23 loved it
Loved El Sito tapas ❤
Awesome! We enjoyed Segovia in June 2007 when they had an art show at the bottom of the aqueduct. The medieval home at the foot of the aqueduct is a restaurant that serves the traditional roasted pig and potatoes dinner, it was amazing to sit amongst the historic treasures. You showed the best parts, gracias!
I just came back from seeing Roman aqueduct and I was truly amazed of this place and Elena happened to be my travel tour what a small world. She was amazing
Thank you so much!
@@SegoviaConGuia el gusto fue el mio y un placer ser parte de tu grupo de guía
Wonderful video. we were in Segovia on our own a few years ago and really enjoyed it, but we didn’t know how much we were missing! Going back again soon and will get a guide - maybe Elena! - for more. What an inspiration. Thanks James, Yoly, and Lucia ❤️
Well you’ve done it again. Having sampled many of the eateries you recommended in Madrid and Toledo I am now having to go here!
One of our favourite places easy reachable from Madrid. Segovia never disappoints. I follow you guys already a while but you did not make a video about our most favourite place till now. 2u30 drive from Madrid...Monaterio de Piedra
This was amazing James! I had never thought of venturing out to Segovia but now I must!! Yoly I loved all your salads. They looked yummy 🤣🤣. Lucia is so beautiful. God bless her. 🥰
have a great trip!
Fantastic video! We just took a day trip to Segovia about a month ago and did a video too! We headed to Candido for the suckling pig instead! Great to see the other place too! Looks like we'll have to go back!
Bravo James. I eat at José María but must go back to visit the Judería. The Alcazar was amazing.
Thanks James!
Thanks 🙏🏽
Perfect timing. I'm doing a day trip to Segovia next week. Thank you James.
Perfect showing of Segovia James. Thank you. We will be visiting Segovia in our next Spain trip. We have been spending months in Spain last 12 years, exploring different beauties of Spain every time we visit. We would love to meet you, to get info and check few Paradors for you to introduce and book, and give our love to beautiful Yoli and Lucia. Sending our love to you all!!. . . Next I am watching you in Toledo, beautiful city we have been. Hope to see you in Salamanca soon!
It's an easy to get there, and great walking around day trip from Madrid. Of course the typical meal is crawfish first and roasted piglet afterwards, depends on what time of year, if order heavier as a first dish, like the big white beans dish. Judiones de La Granja. Those are also exclusively of the area. The gimmick is to be able to quarter cut the tender roasted piglet with a plate and serve. It's a multiple ancient cultural center type of small city. It's a great place to live too. Very unique, beautiful, and lots of interesting shops. Absolutely drenched in history. The roasted suckling pig is amazing. Can't get that done like that anywhere else in the world. There's different towns about an hour from Madrid, in every direction, and they're all worth a visit. Enchanting and quaintly. Seem like would be all alike because can seem medieval, but they're not. I definitely recommend staying in "paradores nacionales". They're a government organized network of hotels, usually in old castles and monasteries, that's obvious to see, with a few contemporary, (but few), always good food typical of wherever are located in Spain. Portugal has similar called "pousadas." Oddly enough the one in Segovia is contemporary, and outskirts, so not unless want more children oriented A rare one with a swimming pool. VERY nice and comfortable, cozy, have a special feel to them all, and reasonably priced, but don't expect 24 hr room service for food. Tend to be the authentic rustic countryside style, and good quality. They're good places even to veer off a bit, to stop to eat. It's hard to not eat well in Spain, but bad places do exist, so make sure to get authentic local recommendations.
Great timing! I've been in Madrid for a couple of weeks and I'm heading to Segovia next week. Great and timely video. Thank you!
We just visited yesterday and saw all of your recommended sights, minus the cemetery. It’s a beautiful city, highly recommend the alcázar!
What a great tour! I live in Juderia (Jewish Quarter). It's super that you've done such a great video on the city, so informative and beautifully shot. Segovia is a jewel and it's such a privilege living here. Bravo!
I never new about this great city! Awesome 😎
Great flashback for me. Segovia was one of my most memorable places of my vacation in Spain. thanks!
What a great video, James!! I really enjoyed it!
The food looked awesome! I hope I can visit soon!!
Great communicator! Intelligent, fun, sweet, showing wonders in the nooks and crannies, gratitude! Subscribed. 🌹🙌
Guys, spot on! Been there twice and re-lived it again with this video. Actually want to return. Looking forward to similar videos like this one, but other spots in Spain. Enjoyed it very much! Thank you for the tour! Saludos desde Puerto RIco!!!
Love your ideas James and thank you.
Yummy crispy pig ..wait for me 😋
Otro día podéis aparcar junto al santuario de la Fuencisla, cerca de la pradera, y mientras uno cuida ahí a la criatura el otro puede visitar el convento de San Juan de la Cruz, la mágica iglesia de la Veracruz, el museo de la Casa de Moneda con sus prensas de molino y hasta la iglesia del Parral. Y me dejó cosas, como el postre del ponche segoviano. Magnífico video y espero que os gustará Segovia.
Gracias!! No me dejaron grabar en la iglesia de la veracruz (por eso no la incluí)
Well done for finally getting round to showing this city. It's a favourite of my father in law who knows Castile like the back of his hand. I've been there many times by various forms of transport but the easiest for most will be from Madrid by train. The great advantage of that is that you can eat and drink till your heart's content in one of the great restaurants. That's what I did the last time I was there in the historic Meson de Candido with a first floor window view of the aqueduct. Unfortunately it was a hot summer's day and I was so tanked by all the great food and booze that I later fell asleep in the Cathedral. Candido didn't do any of the silly smashing plates stuff and we had a fantastic Castilian meal. It was the last time I had cochinillo and I will never have it again. First, it's overrated and the flavour is not particularly porky. More importantly though, is that the treatment of young piglets in Spain is an absolute disgrace and a stain on the reputation of the country. It's 2022 and not 1982 when we had no idea about animal welfare. I love Spain and Spanish food but we can no longer turn a blind eye to animal welfare.
The great beans (judiones) of the region are a secret known only to a few outsiders. They transform any dish and bare no comparison to 'butter beans'. A dish of these with anything is fit for a King. Best wishes to you both and the little one. WT
Excellent video, brought back many memories of my 3 trips to Segovia,
I’ve eaten at that wonderful restaurant twice. 👍
brings back so many memories. Muchisimas gracias, soys muy majos.
I know, that i'm a little late for the comment, but i wouldn't mind visiting segovia, just to check out the aqueduct.....❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊
We were there last month for a night. We stayed at the Hotel Infanta Isobel on the Plaza Mayor which was very nice. We had a room with a view of the cathedral and the fields beyond. We even saw hot air balloons taking off on Sunday morning. We went to Mason de Candido and luckily got a table with a view of the aqueduct. Our stew had pigs ears in it (a first for us but not you)! Our suckling pig was delicious. Great video. Wish I'd seen it before went. We also chatted to some locals in a bar whilst waiting for the bus back to the station on Sunday morning. I think you will approve.
I always approve of chatting to locals in a bus station :) Glad you had a good time!
@@spainrevealed bueno,en las estaciones de autobús de las grandes ciudades suele haber gente rara jejejeje yo no lo recomiendo
I am Irish and live in Segovia and you did a good job. Enjoyed watching the video. :)
Cheers!
Guys you are awesome , really love your videos. Awesome content! I hope you cross a 1 million subs very soon , you guys deserve it 🥂
we went to Segovia in Nov 2019 and it was wonderful. Loved the Suckling Pig dinner for our family of 4. The nature walk was amazing and we only discover that on the day we were driving to Toledo. It was a wonderful and very memorable trip. Hope to visit Spain again.
So glad you made this video. I was hoping to move to Spain soon and work for you in Segovia I’ve done a few tours of the city for extra cash whenever I’m back home.
Great video!!!!
Beautiful city.
We wil go to Segovia next trip to Madrid!
Beautiful video! I'm glad you didn't fill up on a few glasses of wine before this tour; spinning in circles, high Cathedral ceilings and vertigo drops, or did you? lol. You all are professionals! Love it!
haha yes, I was very careful :)
Buen video y se ve trabajo detrás, no es el del típico youtuber sobre la ciudad. Muy aprovechado el día, con zonas que no se suelen visitar. Y es que Segovia necesita al menos 2 días de visita. El cochinillo del José María es de los mejores. Gracias por el cariño mostrado
Con decirte que siendo de Segovia y teniendo 27 años jamás había visto lo de dentro de la judería
loved it....thank you....from a far way hilltop farming town (Churchill) in a high mountain valley in SW Montana....thanks for the content...
Loved your day trip! Would love to visit Segovia one day. Lucía is so precious! 😍