Zamarramala with Children: Where to Stay and What to Do Near Segovia
Zamarramala with Children: Where to Stay and What to Do Near Segovia
A hilltop village of 300 people, two minutes from the Alcázar and a world away from the tour buses, makes a practical base for families visiting Segovia.
Getting There and Around Without Fuss
Segovia's AVE station sits well outside the city, and the connecting bus and taxi run into the centre rather than the village; from there it is a short taxi ride up to Zamarramala. Drivers arrive on the CL-601 from the north or the SG-20 ring road, and parking is usually free at the guesthouses. The old town's underground car parks near the Aqueduct charge by the hour and fill on weekends. If you are combining Segovia with Madrid, the high-speed train takes around 30 minutes, which makes a day trip easy but a two-night stay calmer.
For families with very young children, I would stay inside Segovia's walls for two nights and not attempt the village; the logistics of nap times and cobbles outweigh the garden. For children over six, Zamarramala earns its place, especially with a car. Bring layers even in summer, since the village sits higher and cooler than the city, and pack proper shoes for the Eresma path and the mirador steps. The tourist office by the Aqueduct has free maps and the current bus times, and the staff there are the most reliable source for what is open on a given day.
Before you book
The questions people ask about Segovia, answered with this month’s numbers.
About 3.5 kilometres, roughly 10 minutes by car or taxi from the Aqueduct. Urban buses also connect the village with the city during the day, though services thin out in the evening, so check the timetable if you are not driving.
Yes. Guesthouses usually offer free parking and quiet streets, and the drive into Segovia is short. Without a car, evening meals and errands become awkward because the village has few restaurants and no supermarket.
Late spring and early autumn, roughly April to June and September to October, give mild weather and lighter crowds. July and August are hot and busy in the city, though village evenings stay cool. Some rural houses close in January.
