León’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in León. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 1, 2025

Orellán Galleries

The Orellán Gallery is an ancient underground water conduit that extends for about 100 meters. Its original function was to transport water from inside the mountain to burst it from …

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La Encantada Cave and La Cuevona

If you are interested in hiking and nature, these caves are fascinating places to explore. I hope you enjoy your visit! 😊

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Cares Gorge (Garganta del Cares)

Section of 14.3 km along the Cares River route, beautiful landscape.

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Las Médulas

Las Médulas, located in Bierzo, northwest of the Montes Aquilanos and along the valley of the Sil River, is a fantastic landscape resulting from Roman gold mining. This place has …

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Río Cares, the busiest route in the entire Cantabrian Mountains.

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Las Médulas Roman Gold Mines

It was the most important gold mine, as well as the largest open pit gold mine in the entire Roman Empire.

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Reliegos Meteorite Impact Site

On December 28, 1947, at 8:30 a.m., a 17-kilogram meteorite struck. Beautiful monument on the side of the road

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Pico Gilbo

Located at 1,679 meters above sea level, we are at the top of Pico Gilbo, which offers us one of the best panoramic views of the province of León.

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Hoces de Vegacervera Gorge

Las Hoces de Vegacervera is a protected natural space in the north of León. 12 kilometer path towards Matallana on the banks of the Torío river with spectacular panoramic views of the river gorge.

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Hermitage of the Virgin of Manadero in the Cave of the Doves

The Virgen del Monedero hermitage, which we access by stairs, is located inside the Cueva de las Palomas. A fairytale place that is definitely worth visiting.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in León

Orellán Galleries

La Encantada Cave and La Cuevona

Cares Gorge (Garganta del Cares)

Las Médulas

Follow the water

Las Médulas Roman Gold Mines

Reliegos Meteorite Impact Site

Pico Gilbo

Hoces de Vegacervera Gorge

Hermitage of the Virgin of Manadero in the Cave of the Doves

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