Spain - Castilla y Leon (PDF Chapter)
This is the Castilla y León chapter from Lonely Planet’s Spain guidebook.
If you’re looking for a window on the Spanish soul, head to Castilla y León. This is Spain without the stereotypes: with vast plains, spectacular mountain peaks and evocative medieval towns and villages.
- spend as long as you can amid the Salamanca’s architectural elegance and energy
- maps
- savour the light in León’s cathedral
- transport
- be transported to medieval times listening to Gregorian chants in Santo Domingo de Si-los
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Southwest Castilla y León, Ávila, Salamanca, Ciudad Rodrigo, Sierra de Francia, Guijuelo, Sierra de Béjar, The Central Plateau, Segovia & Around, Valladolid & Around, Zamora & Around, Palencia & Around, Montaña Palentina, The Northwest, León, Astorga, Sahagún, The East, Burgos & Around, Ribera del Duero, Soria & Around.
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