Castile and León: Hotels and Accommodation

Castile and León combines archaeological sites, historic buildings, gorges and extensive paths. The history at the caves of the Sierra de Atapuerca reaches particularly far back: they preserve fossils of Europe’s earliest humans from almost one million years ago. The archaeological site of Atapuerca was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Visitor reception centres are available in the municipalities of Ibeas de Juarros and Atapuerca.

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Archaeology and History

Las Médulas is a Roman gold-mining area in the region of Castile and León where hydraulic power was used. The archaeological zone, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, covers more than 2,000 hectares and includes the mines, spoil heaps, dams and canals. Siega Verde is also a historic destination; it can be visited as part of guided theatrical tours and an outdoor escape game.

Castile and León is also home to Burgos Cathedral, a fully developed Gothic cathedral with chapels, a cloister and ancillary buildings. Pajares is an ancient site in the vicinity of Castile and León. Castillo de Curiel is a castle in the vicinity of Castile and León, as is the Palacio de los Zúñiga. The Convento de Oreja is a monastery in the vicinity of Castile and León.

Culture

The Camino de Santiago Francés runs for almost 400 kilometres through Castile and León, between Redecilla del Camino and La Laguna in the municipality of Vega de Valcarce. The route can be travelled on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. The Camino Francés through Castile and León is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and passes through the provinces of Burgos, Palencia and León in fifteen stages.

Salamanca brings together several independent testimonies to architectural and educational history. The Edificio de Escuelas Mayores of the University of Salamanca has a Plateresque-style façade. The Patio de Escuelas Menores houses the painting “Cielo de Salamanca”, attributed to Fernando Gallego. The historic old town includes important Romanesque, Gothic, Moorish, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. The Plaza Mayor is one of Europe’s most important 18th-century urban ensembles. The University of Salamanca has historic buildings and outstanding rooms that are still in use and welcome visitors every day.

In León, MUSAC comprises five exhibition halls, a project space, an events hall, an educational workshop and a library. Castillo de Peñafiel is a castle in the German Gothic style and is currently home to the Museo Provincial del Vino de Valladolid foundation.

Nature

The Lago Sanabria – Senda 6 Cascada de Sotillo route is a six-kilometre circular trail taking around three hours through a well-preserved humid forest. The Camino del Hierro is a 17-kilometre linear hiking trail in the Parque Natural de Arribes del Duero.

The Hoces del Río Duratón are deep limestone gorges and are home to Europe’s largest colony of griffon vultures. Several trails of varying lengths provide access to the Hoces del Río Duratón gorge and the riverside forest. Access to the Cañón del Río Lobos is free for visitors; a nature interpretation centre is located near the town of Ucero. The Senda del Río runs for almost 25 kilometres through the Cañón del Río Lobos between Ucero and Hontoria del Pinar.

The geological gorge of Arribes del Duero comprises around 180 kilometres of river canyons and extends across 37 municipalities in the provinces of Zamora and Salamanca. Valdeherrera is a hill in the immediate vicinity of Castile and León.

Other Places

The wineries along the Ribera del Duero wine route host wine tastings led by experts.

For regional orientation, the pages lead to Segovia, Avila, Salamanca, Soria, Burgos and León.

For the overarching travel overview: Spain.

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