Lago Alonso (former quarry) : info and guided tour

Overview of Lago Alonso (former quarry)

Lago Alonso, also known as the former quarry, is located in Segovia, in an area now landscaped as an urban park. The site retains the identity of an old extraction space, visible in its relief and in the presence of water that fills part of the cavity.

The site is on Calle Federico García Lorca, in an area integrated into the city fabric. Its setting combines a discreet industrial memory with a calmer landscaped use, offering an immediate sense of how a mining space has been transformed into a place for walking.

The most recognizable feature is the body of water, which gives the park its current name and shapes the atmosphere of the site. Around the lake, the former quarry form remains visible and recalls the land’s origin, without erasing its current recreational purpose.

Lago Alonso therefore offers a clear contrast between traces of the extraction past and contemporary landscaping. In Segovia, it is an example of how an old working space has been converted into a neighborhood park, where the mineral landscape has gradually opened up to vegetation and rest.

Discover Segovia with a private guide

A private guide can help you understand Lago Alonso beyond its peaceful appearance, by explaining the evolution of the former quarry, the transformation of the relief, and the role of this park in Segovia. Their insight also provides context on the development of the area and on what the site still preserves from its past.