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Leon Holidays - Avila, Burgos, Leon, Salamanca, Segovia, Valladolid and
Zamora by Steve Greenwood
Castilla & Leon is the largest region in Spain located between the north of Madrid, Portugal, Aragon and the Costa Verde. Many visitors approach this region from Madrid and its International Airport as many of the major cities in the region can be reached from motorways leaving the capital of Spain. However, good road access can also be found from the North coast via roads to Burgos and Leon. In total, Castilla Leon has nine provinces that are Avila, Burgos, Leon, Palencia, Salamanca, Segovia, Soria, Valladolid and Zamora. Castilla Leon Holiday Attractions The main attraction for visitors to the region of Castilla Leon is the high number of historical buildings, many in near perfect condition, that have been left as a result of the many conquests by the Romans, Celts and the Moors. Many of the major cities boast some of the best cathedrals, churches and castles found not only in Spain but also in Europe for architectural design. Castilla is the land of castles and they can be found in virtually every corner of the region. Avila is Spain's highest provincial capital and it is also entirely enclosed by the most complete set of medieval walls in Europe. With a total of 88 towers and 9 gateways, the walls stretch for a total of 2km in length. In Spanish, the walls are called Las Murallas and were originally built by the Christian Knights after the re-conquest of the city from the Moorish settlers. The Gothic Cathedral in Burgos is the city's most splendid sight and is the third largest in Spain behind those in Seville and Toledo. Founded in 1221, the cathedral's construction continued over 300 years involving some of the best architects in Europe. As well as being a fantastic example of gothic architecture, it is also one of the main stopovers for Pilgrims on the road to Santiago de Compostela where according to legend, the body of Saint James; one of Christ's apostles was discovered in the year of 813. Leon is a cosmopolitan city with a relaxing ambiance that makes it ideal for visitors to Spain who wish to see a wonderful mix of the historic and modern. The Gothic Cathedral in the centre of the city began construction in the 13th century and is one of the finest in Europe. Some of its outstanding features include 700 panes of stained glass used in its construction, and an unusual design of mismatched towers. The city of Salamanca is probably best known for its University, which was founded in the 13th century and is the oldest in Spain. At any time of day you can see hundreds of students wandering around this wonderful ancient city and enjoying the many bars and restaurants well into the early hours. The best way to see Salamanca is on foot and the best place to start is the Plaza Mayor, which is one of the largest and best in Spain. The plaza is an 18th century baroque square, whose street level arcades, cafes and bars support 3 more storeys with the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) and Royal Pavilion at opposite ends to each other. There are two main features in Segovia that cannot be ignored as you enter the city. One is the two-tiered Roman Aqueduct that can be seen all across the city suburbs and is considered to be one of the finest in Europe. The other is the Alcazar, Segovia's fairytale royal castle, which stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the city. It has everything a castle should have including spires, battlements and exquisite chambers. It is well worth climbing the 152 steps to the top of the castle for some excellent views over the whole city. Valladolid is the capital of Castilla & Leon, and a city full of historic and cultural attractions including a cathedral, churches, sculptures and museums. There is plenty to see in Valladolid and also many castles to be found in the surrounding area. The great Cathedral of Zamora was built in the 12th Century and includes certain Gothic additions that were added at a later date. The roof of the cathedral is layered with curved stone tiles and modelled on the Haghia Sophia in Istanbul. Around the cathedral in the streets of Zamora are plenty of Romanesque churches to visit at leisure with many bars and restaurants nearby to admire their facades. About the Author Steve Greenwood invites you
to visit Castilla
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Conde
Luna Hotel León ****
The hotel is centrally located in a quite street, close to all shopping areas and places of local interest a few minutes away from the cathedral and the old quarter. The bedrooms are large and comfortably decorated with wooden floors. The furniture is traditonal with fine quality austere varnished tables and chairs. The beds are equally elegant and comfortable. The bathrooms are large all tiled and well decorated. The rooms have internet connection and remote controlled TV with international channels. Some rooms have large balconies overlooking the city from the upper floors. The restaurant is decorated in a medieval style with limestone walls. Here one can enjoy delightful dishes accompanied by good wines as well as friendly staff. |
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Cortes
de Leon Hotel León ****
The hotel is located 2 kilometres from the city centre of León. This enables the hotel to provide tranquility and a large offer of leisure activities with its sports facilities at the doorstep. The hotel offers 111 rooms all exterior and spacious, fully equipped with satellite TV, safe deposit box, telephone, PC connection, desk, piped music, mini-bar, air conditioning and full bathroom. The decoration is contemporary and functional. The restaurant is a welcoming room decorated in soft beige and white colour which specialities are grilled fish and seafood also traditional dishes are served next door in the cafeteria is also possible to have a quick snack or a drink while watching TV. The hotel offers a large variety of meeting and banqueting rooms for different events as well as basketball, tennis and outdoor swimming-pools. Also gym available. |
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Eurostars
Hotel León ****
The Eurostars León is a modern 4 stars category hotel, built in 2004 with a functional style and care design, placed in the heart of León. Modern establishment with a functional style. Room services: Room with safe, Disabled rooms, Satelit TV, Mini bar, Telephone in bath, Hairdryer, Air conditioning and Heating. Hotel services: Covered car park, Business center, Air conditioning, Heating, Newspaper, Meeting room, Lift, Integrated into nerve centre, shopping area and into a residential area. Its elegant decoration and strategic location made the Eurostars León, the ideal Hotel either for businessmen/women or tourists. |
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Husa
Alfonso V Hotel León ****
The Alfonso V hotel offers you classicism and the most modern decor fused in a unique formula, just a step from the historic centre, the Cathedral and the Collegiate Church of San Isidoro. 62 rooms, all soundproofed, with air-conditioning, colour TV with 24 cable channels, telephone, minibar, safe bathrooms with separate W.C. Superb restaurant and coffee-shop. |
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Husa
Campus Aparthotel San Mames Hotel León ***
Placed in the Vegazana University Campus, near the hospital zone and 10 minutes of the zone of the Cathedral and of the old town. It has 57 apartments, all exterior and totally equipped with American kitchen, bath, TV, telephone and Internet connection. Own parking. Cafeteria and great terrace of more than 500m2. |
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Parador
de León, León *****
The hotel was once an ancient convent that was used as a hospital in order to lodge the pilgrims who were on their way to santiago de Compostela. Its construction began around 1515 on this monumental building, which features a Spanish Plateresque facade. They are divided into three groups, those which are found in the main part and in the towers, those which have been called the 'cells', which are also located in the older part of the building, and a third group of a more modern addition. The leonese regional cooking has many specialities, among them trout, garlic soups, frog's legs from La Baneza, breaded and served in a spicy sauce, the 'Chanfaina' sausage, octopus and breaded cabbage. There is also a museum of archeology and fine arts, the museum contains objects of great value from the stone age to the renaissance. |
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Quindos
Hotel León ***
Situated in the historical and cultural centre of Leon, Quindos Hotel is a perfect blend between elegance and functionality. Close to public transport facilities, the hotel also has numerous places of interest in its vicinity. Some of these attractions include, the 16th century Hostal De San Marcos, Leon Cathedral, San Isidoro Collegiate Church and Los Guzmanes Palace. A characteristic of the hotel is the spaciousness of its accommodations. Comfortably equipped, all rooms come with en-suite bathrooms. Guests can enjoy the region’s traditional culinary at the in-house restaurant. Meeting and conference rooms, equipped with the latest equipment, are also available at the hotel. |
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