Here you can find many of our favourite places throughout Castile and Leon with full reviews on Spain This Way...
Castile and Leon places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Castile and Leon region. See also our Castile and Leon travel guide.
Astorga
Astorga has a fine cathedral and a multi-turreted palace the Palacio Episcopal (Bishop's Palace) designed by Gaudi. See guide
Avila
Avila is surrounded by the best medieval walls in Europe. Punctuated by 88 towers the wall is truly amazing. See guide
Burgos
Burgos has some great architecture and art treasures from its wealthy wool-trading days. Its gothic cathedral is one of Spain's best. See guide
Castrillo de los Polvazares
Castrillo de los Polvazares is one of Spain's most beautiful villages. It was built in the 16th century in a lovely reddish stone. See guide
Ciudad Rodrigo
Ciudad Rodrigo has a beautiful old town with a 14th century castle, now a parador and an attractive cathedral. See guide
La Alberca
La-Alberca is a mountain village and is one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. It has lovely half timber buildings with wooden balconies. See guide Advertisement
Las Medulas
Las Medulas is a beautiful area of striking red rocks created by an ancient Roman gold mine. See guide
Leon
Leon has a famous gothic cathedral with fabulous stained glass windows, the Basilica of San Isidoro and San Marcos Convent now a luxury parador. See guide
Medina del Campo
Medina del Campo is home to a huge Gothic-Mudejar style castle the Castillo de la Mota. See guide
Pedraza de la Sierra
Pedraza de la Sierra has fine medieval walls and buildings and a huge castle. Its Plaza Major is used for bullfighting in the summer. See guide
Penaranda de Duero
Penaranda de Duero is one of the nicest villages in Old Castile and it has a lovely Renaissance Palace and an imposing castle dating from the Reconquest. See guide
Ponferrada
Ponferrada is a town on the Camino de Compostela that is home to a Templar castle. See guide
Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso
The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso is a stunning royal palace with superb formal gardens. See guide
Salamanca
Salamanca is one of the most beautiful cities of all of Spain. Packed with fine Renaissance architecture built in golden-coloured stone. See guide
Segovia
Segovia is situated on a rocky outcrop and has an amazing Gothic cathedral and a Moorish castle which dominates the city. See guide
Valladolid
Valladolid - capital of Castile and Leon and famous for its gardens. Valladolid has some magnificent Renaissance art and architecture. See guide