About The Segovian

Segovia is known around the world for its extraordinary heritage. It is also a living city, shaped by the people who work here, build businesses, create culture, raise families and make it their home.

The Segovian exists to document that city. We explore the social, cultural and economic changes unfolding alongside its landmarks, connecting local experiences with a wider view of the world.

We publish in English for people who live in Segovia, international residents and newcomers, visitors who want to understand it more deeply, and readers following the city from elsewhere.

Our starting point is a shared curiosity about Segovia. Whether you have known it all your life or are just finding your way here, there is more to discover—and more than one way to see it.

The city in everyday life. Local news, culture, food and drink, independent businesses, and the people making things happen.

A city in transition. Society, migration and population, architecture and design, and the decisions shaping how Segovia lives and grows.

Ideas beyond its borders. Analysis and perspectives that connect local questions with international developments, alongside voices from Segovia’s diverse communities.

Allan Barrera

Founder & Editor

Allan Barrera founded The Segovian as an independent publication dedicated to the stories, ideas, places and people shaping contemporary Segovia.

With a background in international affairs, migration, development and strategic communications, he created The Segovian to connect local life with a broader international perspective.

We welcome contributors and perspectives from Segovia and beyond. If you have a story, a point of view or local knowledge to share, tell us what you would like to contribute. All submissions are reviewed by the editorial team.