La spring and summer They give us the opportunity to enjoy one of the main sights at this time of year Segovia province, specifically on the slope of the Sierra de Guadarrama.
I mean seeing the monumental ones in operation fountains of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso.
Located 80 kilometers from the capital, this small Royal Palace It was built in 1721 by order of the king Philip V as a place of residence next to a hunting reserve.
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This palace is characterized by its large gardens inspired by the Palace of Versailles, where the monumental fountains that each year are usually put into operation coinciding with the Easter holidays.
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When the Fuentes de la Granja are operational in 2026
But when its dates are brought forward to March, as happened a few years ago and is happening this year, said start is usually delayed a few weeks.
On the other hand, in the year of the pandemic, launch of the Farm Fountains It was delayed until May 30, but in 2023 they could be seen in operation from April 6, Holy Thursdayneighbourhood, in the heart of Easter.
The fountains were in operation from those dates until August 25, when they are usually no longer available. water availability.
This availability It depends on the greater or lesser rainfall that there may have been during the spring, so that, for example, in 2018 the fountains were in operation exceptionally until October 12 as it was a very rainy year.
On the other hand, during 2019 the opposite happened, since the lack of rain meant that the ordinary operation of the fountains was suspended from June 30, being limited to some extraordinary dates.
In any case, throughout the year you can walk through the Gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja at normal times every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m. to 21 p.m., depending on the time of year.
Dates and times for the La Granja Fountains in 2026
As of 2026, at the time of this update, it has not yet been announced when the fountains will be restored. workingTherefore, it is expected that they will not be operating this Holy Week.
Once they start working, during the spring and summer, monumental fountains You can see them Wednesdays and Saturdays from 17,30:XNUMX p.m., and the Sundays at 12 in the morning.
Dates and times of the summer night show at the Fuentes de La Granja
Furthermore, during the Saturday nights in summer there is the possibility of seeing the power source in operation Diana's Baths en night time, which complements the lighting of the palace façade and the Valsaín street.
The dates of this summer night show are Saturdays in July from the 22 hours.
In view of your possible visit, we advise you to consult the most up-to-date information on the operating hours of the Fountains of the Farm.
Perhaps you are interested in knowing that you can also see the fountains of the Farm (although not in operation) in the context of a guided tour of the Royal Palace and the Gardens of La Granja for two hours with a guide in Spanish, and here are others guided tours of the Royal Site of La Granja
To save water, the various sources in the Royal Palace of Granja de San Ildefonso They alternate their days of operation so that depending on the month and the specific day you go, you will see some fountains working or others.
Thus, two groups of sources alternate, the one formed by the so-called Basket, Frogs, Diana's Baths, y La Fame, and the font group Basket, Frogs, Ocho Calles y Fame.
When can you see all the La Granja Fountains in operation: dates
It should be noted that throughout the year there are three important days for visit the Farm Fountains.
This is the May 30 (San Fernando), July 25 (Feast of Santiago Apostle) and the aforementioned August 25th (Feast of Saint Louis), days in which they set in operation 7 sources, which attracts many visitors.
Specifically, the sources that you can see in operation on these days are La Selva, Horse race, Basket, Eight Streets, Frogs, Diana Baths y Fame.
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Ticket prices for Fuentes de La Granja
El price of admission all with see the monumental fountains of the Palacio de la Granja in Segovia in operation it is 5 euros.
When to see the La Granja Fountains in Segovia for free
I remind you that you can see the La Granja Fountains for free the day August 25th, XNUMX until capacity is reached, and tickets must be collected only at the box office.
To confirm information, you can call 921 47 00 19 and 921 47 00 20, and it is recommended that you access the gardens early enough to walk to the first fountain that starts up.
Map: where the La Granja fountains are and how to get there
The La Granja Fountains They are found in the gardens surrounding the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, an hour and a half by car from Madrid, and just 15 minutes south of the city of Segovia.
I'm sorry to contradict you, but in August 2019 I had the intention of going to see the fountains in operation and several days before the 25th they said that due to lack of rain they would not turn on, so we did not travel.
It is not a matter of having to go to Segovia, but rather reading the information that is published
EVERYTHING THEY SAY IS TRUE. IN THE YEAR 2019, NEITHER IN JULY, NOR IN AUGUST, WERE THE FOUNTAINS TURNED ON. I WAS WITH MY LITTLE EYES TO SEE THEM AND I STAY WITH THEM CROSSED. THEY PUT IT ON THE HERITAGE WEBSITE ON AUGUST 27, I TRUST. A SIGN ON THE DOOR OF THE TOURIST OFFICE AND WRITTEN BY HAND. SHAMEFUL. DO YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH SEGOVIA TOURISM 8 KMTS, TO KNOW IF THEY WORK OR NOT?
I have visited 36 countries to date. Whenever I have gone to visit a city I have informed myself and usually visited the surrounding area. If it is the country that I visit, I will make my route and go further and with more time. I don't understand the insults to people who simply inform.