Castile y Leon
The autonomous region of Castile y Leon is the largest in Spain, and famous for its diversity of natural spaces, and beautiful, historic towns.
Located in the north-west of Spain, the region is bordered by Asturias and Cantabria in the north, the Basque Country, La Rioja, Aragon, Castile-La Mancha and Madrid in the east, Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha in the south; and Portugal and Galicia in the west.
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Castile y Leon’s mountain ranges, natural spaces, rivers, valleys, caves, gorges, and extensive plains make it an incredible landscape to explore.
Things to do in this region include:
- Hiking in the Gredos mountains
- Canoeing or fishing on the Duero river
- Mountain biking along the Camino de Santiago
- Walking in one of the region’s 40 natural parks
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Castile y Leon contains many historical towns, including Spain’s oldest university town, Salamanca, and the region’s largest town, Leon, where you can find some of the best tapas in Spain!
Highlights include:
- The plaza mayor in Salamanca
- The Roman aqueduct in Segovia
- The Gothic cathedral in Leon
- The castles of Castile
- Stone Age relics in Atapuerca.
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For more information, visit the website for the Castile y Leon Tourist Office.
All photos on this page provided by the Spanish Tourist Office
