Region guide

Castile and León

Castile and León is Spain's vast historical heartland, featuring monumental Romanesque and Gothic heritage in Salamanca, Segovia, Ávila, and the Ribera del Duero wine valley.

Destinations

Cities in Castile and León

Castile and León

Ávila

Walk the medieval walls of Ávila for views of its fortified cathedral, then explore the streets and religious sites tied to Saint Teresa.

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Castile and León

Burgos

See Burgos Cathedral and the Arlanzón riverside, then explore the Museum of Human Evolution and the city’s Camino de Santiago route.

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Castile and León

La Alberca

Stone and timber houses frame the Plaza Mayor of La Alberca. Explore the old lanes and the Sierra de Francia landscape around this Salamanca…

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Castile and León

León

León pairs a stained-glass Gothic cathedral with the royal history of San Isidoro. Explore its old streets and the Camino de Santiago route through…

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Castile and León

Segovia

Walk Segovia from its Roman aqueduct through the old quarter to the cathedral and Alcázar, with historic neighborhoods beneath the city walls.

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