Valladolid is located towards the central area of Spain, within the region of Castilla y León. This town has several interesting historical constructions which, despite of dating from many centuries ago still show most of their original structural elements and ornaments.
Category: Castilla Y León
There are plenty of tourist attractions to see in Castilla Y León in Spain.
The city of Avila is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is home to the world’s largest walled medieval city. Segovia is another UNESCO World Heritage site and is famous for its aqueduct which supplied water to the city in Roman times. Salamanca is a beautiful university city which is home to one of the oldest universities in Europe, the University of Salamanca.
You can also visit the lively cities of Valladolid and Burgos, or go hiking and skiing in the Picos de Europa mountains.
Whatever you decide to do, you’re sure to have a great time in this fascinating region of Spain.
The picturesque city of Segovia
Segovia is one of the most charming and picturesque towns of the region of Castilla y León. This town offers a great combination of traditions, historical past, attractive constructions and beautiful landscapes in such a way that could not be found elsewhere.
This destination is one of the most interesting ones a visitor could choose not only in this region but in the entire country as well.
The Douro River and its lands
The Douro River splits a region in two main areas: the Tierra del Vino or Wine Land and the Tierra del pan or Bread Land. The area of Tierra del Pan is located towards the northern side of the Douro River and Tierra del Vino can be found in the southern side.
Montaña Palentina
Montaña Palentina is located towards the central area of Spain, within the region of Castilla y León, more specifically in the Provincia de Palencia.
This area is very interesting and offers some unique peculiarities tourists could hardly meet at other spots as well as it shows some of the most magnificent sights of the entire region.
Burgos and its cathedral
Burgos is a beautiful province located in the Spanish region of Castilla y León towards the north western area of the country.
The city of Burgos is the capital of the Province of same name and there are about 175.000 inhabitants living within the area of the city and its surroundings.
Some interesting info about Zamora
The province of Zamora with its capital of same name is a very interesting area of the Castilla y León region. This area is located at the north western region of Spain, towards the frontier with Portugal.
The city of Zamora is known throughout the region as well as the entire country as a central spot for agriculture and processing related matters. Besides this, this town is also known by its interesting historical facts which attract tourists to it in a constant basis.
Visiting Soria
The city of Soria is located in the region of Castilla y León, towards the northern area of the center of Spain. This city has a population of about 35,200 people and is one of the main towns that can be found on the Rio Duero.
Although this town is not visited by that many tourists, it contains several unique antique constructions and spots created in such a way that turn this area into a very attractive destination for those who enjoy architecture, history, and nature.
The province of Salamanca
The city of Salamanca is located towards the south western area of the Spanish region of Castilla y León, and is one of the cities of the Duero River.
This city is the capital of the Spanish province of same name, and is one of the most famous and largest ones of the region. There is a variety of interesting places to meet within this area, and those tourists who enjoy meeting antique constructions and historical spots should make sure of visiting this city while being in Castilla y León.
Palencia – A city rich in history
The city of Palencia and the beginning of its main historical events can be traced back to the VI century, when the Romans established at it and the Visigoths sacked it. During that époque and the current days, Palencia has gone through an important amount of historical moments most of which have marked the way it looks and the impression visitors would have of this town will be highly influenced by these past facts.
The historic town of León
León is a town highly rich in traditions and historical past, and is widely known throughout the entire country due to it, although it is a quiet and tranquil spot most of the year.
The town is located towards the central area of Spain, within the region known as Castilla y León, and borders with Asturias, Galicia, Zamora and Palencia.