Pedraza
Pedraza, Spain
A walled medieval village on a rocky outcrop, with a stone-arched gate, an arcaded main square and a castle. Cars stay outside the walls; it is a popular day trip from Madrid, so visit on a weekday if you can.
Pedraza, in the province of Segovia, was declared a national monument complex (Conjunto Monumental) in 1951 and is regarded as an outstanding medieval townscape. You enter the town through the Puerta de la Villa and arrive at the Plaza Mayor, one of the finest squares in the region. The castle tower houses the museum of the painter Ignacio Zuloaga. Also worth seeing are the medieval prison, the Cárcel de la Villa, and the church of San Juan. The streets are cobbled and lined with houses bearing noble coats of arms.
Allow about two hours for the town. If you want to walk in peace, come on a weekday or in the morning. Sturdy shoes are sensible because of the cobbles.
- Nearest town
- Pedraza, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 41.1450, -3.8110
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Área de autocaravanas de CeguillaMotorhome stopover9 km from Pedraza · 4 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Campamentos de verano El ColladitoCampsite11 km from Pedraza
- Hoces del DuratónCampsite15 km from PedrazaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping de La AcebedaCampsite17 km from Pedraza
- Motorhome stopover · SepúlvedaMotorhome stopover18 km from PedrazaMotorhomesFree
- Camping Monte HolidayCampsite23 km from PedrazaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Pedraza?
Pedraza is in Pedraza, Spain, at GPS 41.1450, -3.8110. It is about 18 km from Sepúlveda.
Can you camp near Pedraza?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Área de autocaravanas de Ceguilla, about 9 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Pedraza?
Places worth a stop nearby: Hoces del Duratón (21 km), Royal Palace of La Granja (32 km), Segovia aqueduct (34 km) and Alcázar of Segovia (34 km).
When is the best time to visit Pedraza?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)