Life in the city is stressful. Bumpy, traffic, jobs all day. In short, there is nothing we want more than to escape the hustle and bustle of the weekend. If you live in Madrid or Barcelona (to name a few examples) it’s easy: you just need to take the car or train (especially now we can enjoy the Renfe season ticket) A town full of peace and quiet.
If you live in the capital and are not lazy to drive a little more than an hour and a half, you can visit Maderuelo (Segovia). a very underpopulated medieval town (125 to be exact, according to National Institute of Statistics data), its beauty has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in the Historic Complex category. Also part of Spain’s most beautiful villages, nothing.
Maybe this town doesn’t look familiar to you. keep calm, we will tell you what to see, where to eat and a few options to spend the night.
What to see in Maderuelo?
This beautiful medieval town highlights the great wall that protects it, the stone streets, and the bridges (yes, there are two) over the reservoir. There used to be a castle. A very different view from the city.
Among all the monuments we find the Ermita de la Vera Cruz, which we know one of the most important Romanesque painting ensembles of the Iberian Peninsula. Also, part of the old wall has been preserved, such as the Arco de la Villa.
As we mentioned earlier, in Maderuelo not one but two bridges. Specifically, the Old Bridge (we can only see it when the swamp recedes) and New Bridge built in parallel. To see the landscape in all its glory, head to the Mirador del Embalse de Linares del Arroyo.
At the town’s main entrance glows the Town Gate, an entrance guarding the western access. We explore the Plaza de San Miguel in the city centre., where the San Miguel Hermitage is located. Inside the hermitage in question, we can see a 16th century carving of Saint Michael. The Plaza del Baile is dedicated to Maderuelo’s philanthropist, Pérez de Seoane.
Finally, as with most towns with these features, it’s best to get lost in the streets and go to explore treasures without map.
Extra note: Patron saint festivities are celebrated on the last Sunday in September in honor of Our Lady of Castroboda, as we read on the Maderuelo City Council’s website. If you want to visit the city during the festive season.
Where to eat in Maderuelo?
Although Maderuelo is a small town, that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Restaurants and bars where you can fill your stomach. The first stop is “Maderuelo, Mirador De Los Templarios”, a restaurant located on Calle San Miguel. Just a few meters later we can have dinner at the “Restaurant Posada del Medievo” (C. San Miguel, 4).
If you are looking for something more informal or just want a drink, you can go to “Bar Cafeteria Veracruz”. By getting such a discounted restaurant offer, If you are going on the weekend, we recommend making a reservation in advance.
Where to stay in Maderuelo?
Being such a small town, as with gastronomy alternatives there aren’t many hotels but the ones that do are worth it for a rural getaway. “El secreto del Castillo Rural Hotel” (C. Castillo, 2) and “Eco Hotel Boutique & Spa Chapter Trece – Adults Only” (C. San Miguel, 18) are ideal places for a romantic vacation. night.
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