Riaza

Riaza is a town in Segovia Province situated on a highland plateau in northern Spain's mountainous terrain. The center organizes around a main plaza with stone and wooden buildings, surrounded by forests and open countryside.

The town developed as a settlement at a crossroads on the highland plateau. The main plaza emerged later as a gathering point that brought different streets together and organized community life.

The Church of Nuestra Señora del Manto with its prominent bell tower shapes the town's appearance and reflects local building traditions. The traditional houses with wooden cornices and projecting balconies show how residents have expressed their craft over generations.

During snowy months, the nearby La Pinilla ski resort offers winter sports opportunities. The nearby Hayedo de Pedrosa beech forest invites hiking and is easy to reach on foot or by car.

The town is known for its traditional houses with overhanging wooden balconies that function almost like covered walkways. These characteristic projections protect the lower levels and give the entire settlement a distinctive character.

Location: Segovia Province

Capital city: Riaza

Elevation above the sea: 1,190 m

Part of: Comunidad de Villa y Tierra de Fresno de Cantespino, Hontanares Commonwealth

Shares border with: Riofrío de Riaza, Cerezo de Arriba, Ribota, Ayllón, Cantalojas, Fresno de Cantespino, Corral de Ayllón, Sequera de Fresno, Boceguillas, Grajera, Comunidad de villa y tierra de Sepúlveda

Website: http://riaza.es

GPS coordinates: 41.28306,-3.46667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 16:05