Discover Castilla y León
Spanish Language Region
What to see in Castilla y León
Many of its destinations such as Ávila, Salamanca, and Segovia (three World Heritage Cities) and unique places such as the Cathedral of Burgos or the Atapuerca site, with testimonies of the first settlers of Europe, are essential visits. The famous Camino de Santiago, one of the most important pilgrimage routes in the world, also crosses through Castilla y León.
Ávila, historical place
Ávila is located only one hour away from the capital of Spain, Madrid. Walls, palaces, convents, temples, make up its rich artistic heritage, a consequence of a rich historical past in which the three cultures that lived there came together. Ávila is the most important walled city. Any of the nine gates in its wall invite the traveler to enter the city and discover unique corners of this medieval city that is a World Heritage Site. Ávila is also a modern city that opens its doors to visitors who come to enjoy its tranquility and beauty.
Salamanca, city of Spanish
The history of the city has always been linked to knowledge, arts, and sciences due to its University, the oldest in Spain. The current daily life of Salamanca is concentrated in its magnificent Plaza Mayor, a meeting point for young and older people and for all citizen events. All artistic tendencies are present in its buildings and streets, from medieval art to the Baroque, which here has its own style, El Plateresco, crafted in the typical sandstone of Villamayor, which is colored in gold at sunset. Therefore, Salamanca is named the “golden city”. The fifty thousand students who study in the city give Salamanca’s nights an incomparable atmosphere. All of this, together with its numerous movie theaters with important premieres, theatrical performances, and music concerts of all types, make Salamanca one of the most attractive cities in Europe and a monumental city par excellence.
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