Attractions in Castile and León

See my tour Sierra de Guadarrama October 2014.

Convenient to reach by metro Madrid-Cercedilla.

It is also cited as Cruz de Fierro. Mountain landmark (1504 m) that stands on the French Way in the mountains of León as it passes through the province of … read more

The port of Fuenfría is a mountain pass that crosses the Sierra de Guadarrama, joining the Spanish provinces of Segovia and Madrid.

Beautiful stage on the Way of St. James

Wonderful landscape and route. highly recommended quite bearable

Without a doubt, the Cathedral is the emblem of the city and its history begins in the 10th century. On top of the old baths and public buildings that the … read more

Ruins of a former monastery of the Order of Antonit, which today also houses a pilgrim's hostel.
The monks of the Order cared and healed patients who fell ill with the fire of the Antonius.

It is a stone cross on an elevation near Astorga, from which you can see the towns of San Justo de la Vega and, a little further, Astorga. Santo Toribio … read more

Villafranca is well worth a visit, because there are a number of old, mostly sacred buildings. But you can also find cafes. Who is on the Way of St. James, … read more

The natural values and beauty of the Valsaín pine forests made the Boca del Asno meadow the favorite place for the royal entourage to have a snack during their country … read more

The old town of Segovia is well worth seeing. Be sure to watch and schedule some time.

The “San Pedro de Cardeña” monastery looks back on a very changeable history. According to historical records, it was founded in 899 and has been used by various religious groups … read more

Architecture lovers and history buffs are in the right place in Burgos: From the narrow streets of the old town to the spacious Plaza Mayor, the impressive cathedral, various venerable … read more

In Astorga, it is worth taking a short tour to enjoy the impressive architecture that can be found here in the city: Above all, of course, the cathedral and the … read more

When doing the way, take it easy and stop to enjoy the different points of the way

The Cathedral is the most representative monument of the city. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984.
Its construction began in … read more

The New Cathedral is one of the two cathedrals that the city of Salamanca has.
The need to build this building arose when what is now known as the Old … read more

Salamanca's Plaza Mayor, from the 18th century, is one of the most beautiful urban monumental squares in Europe. Its construction began in 1729 at the request of the magistrate Rodrigo … read more

The natural shelter is a kind of prehistoric dolmen formed by a huge rock resting on others that form the pedestals of the megalith. One of the stories related to … read more

The Santa María bridge is part of the set of bridges over the Arlanzón river in the Spanish city of Burgos. This bridge has been a key point in the … read more