Discover Pedraza: Castle, History and Nature

Pedraza has been designated a Monumental Site since 1951. Along the historic main axis, Calle Real, the street leads to the Plaza Mayor; notable historic buildings line this street. On Pedraza’s Plaza Mayor, arcaded houses stand opposite the church; originally, these were two 16th-century houses that were later divided into four apartments.

Culture

A visit to the Gran Castillo de Pedraza includes access to the castle, its courtyards and rooms, as well as a free audio guide in Spanish and English. La Cárcel de la Villa is a medieval building dating from the 13th century that was rebuilt in the 16th century; it retains a dungeon, wooden cells and historic prison furnishings. The Iglesia de San Juan Bautista preserves a Romanesque tower and Romanesque apse; its interior was later given a Baroque makeover.

The Conciertos de las Velas take place in Pedraza on the first and second Saturday of July each year, combining concerts with the illumination of the town by thousands of candles. The Fiestas en Honor a la Virgen del Carrascal take place in the first half of September. On 8 September, a procession passes through the streets of Pedraza; men also dance Jotas in front of the image before the traditional “subasta de palos” takes place.

The Gallegos–Pedraza–Galíndez–Gallegos route is 15.6 kilometres long, takes around five hours and is considered interesting from a scenic, historical, cultural and ethnographic perspective. The ways of visiting differ clearly in form: indoor spaces, historic architecture in the streets, festivals held at specific times and a route with four thematic focal points. For your planning, you can weigh these options against one another based on fixed dates, the desired walking distance and your interest in architectural history, nature or culture. Festivals and the route represent different time frames for your planning.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Pedraza, you can compare travel dates, room category and cancellation policies on the respective listing page. Castle and local history, the natural environment, the route or a festival date may each serve as a separate focus for your trip. The three details represent different decisions: travel dates define the time period, the room category describes the type of accommodation selected, and cancellation policies indicate the applicable conditions. This keeps the accommodation decision as a separate planning step alongside the cultural, natural, walking and festival focuses available in Pedraza.

Nature

The Casa del Águila Imperial is located in Pedraza in the former Church of San Miguel. The Casa del Águila Imperial complex includes the Jardín de San Miguel, which serves as supplementary infrastructure for public use. Dehesa Vieja lies in the southern part of the area and is a meadow with bizarrely shaped granite rocks, centuries-old juniper trees and numerous small streams.

Other places: Requijada, Segovia, Arcones, Otero De Herreros, Sotosalbos, Cabezuela, Zamarramala, Aldeanueva De La Serrezuela

To the higher-level travel overview: Segovia.