Deluxe Heritage Cities of Mankind Tour of Salamanca Avila and Segovia
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Burgos Cathedral
Accommodation in Castilla y León, Spain
Castilla y León, a historic area in north central Spain, encompassing the provinces of Valladolid, Burgos, León, Salamanca, Zamora, Palencia, and Segovia. This region rests on the elevated central plateau and is traversed by the Douro river. Two of its provinces are close to the Portuguese border.   The capital of Castilla and León is Valladolid, and its other best-known cities are Burgos, Salamanca, León, and Segovia.  Historic sites to visit are: The Gothic-style cathedral of Burgos, old city and aqueduct of Segovia, old city and wall of Ávila, old city of Salamanca, Las Médulas in the province of León, Caves of Atapuerca near the city of Burgos, where fossils of the one of the earliest known hominids in Europe have been found.  Click to view map
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PONFERRADA
Ponferrada - the capital of the council (comarca) of El Bierzo, in the province of León. It is situated on the river Sil, a tributary of the Miño.  The city is noted for its Templar castle, which covers approximately 16,000 square meters.  Ponferrada also has several attractive medieval churches. Many of the municipal buildings and churches are topped with local blue slate.  Just 20 Km. away from Ponferrada you can find Morredero peak, which is 2135 m. high, and it has a little ski station. A few kilometers arround from the city, there are many beautiful places and villages (Molinaseca, San Pedro de Montes, Peñalba, Compludo, etc.) suitable for treking routes and rural tourism.
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Templar Castle of Ponferrada
El Castillo Hotel Ponferrada  ***
Assuring comfortable accommodation with quality service, the El Castillo Hotel Ponferrada offers an inviting atmosphere and the most gracious hospitality to its guests.  Situated in Leon and Province, the El Castillo Hotel is close to the Castle of the Templarios, Santiago and golf course.  This property offers 29 modern guest rooms that have been elegantly furnished with an array of modern amenities.  Healthy appetites are superbly catered at the onsite restaurant that serves delicious dishes for you to enjoy. You can also sip your favourite drink at the cocktail bar.  This property also provides other services such as wireless Internet access and fax for your convenience. During leisure, you can explore the surroundings or visit the city attractions.
Temple Hotel Ponferrada  ****
Featuring comfortable accommodation and quality services, this hotel is an ideal place for a pleasant stay.  Located in centre of Ponferrada, Temple Hotel is in front of the Temple Park and near the commercial and business areas. This property is 2 minutes drive from the train station as well as 5 minutes from the castle and old town.  The hotel offers comfortable guestrooms that are beautifully appointed and come with a host of modern amenities.  The onsite Los Comendadores Restaurant serves a variety of international dishes for you to feast on. Guests can also relax at the cafe with snacks and beverages as well as sip on various drinks at the cosy bar.
SORIA
Soria - situated on the Rio Duero in the east of the autonomous community, the city is noted for its walls and a number of architecturally distinctive churches. These include the Plateresque Concatedral de San Pedro and its cloister, the convent church of Santo Domingo, and the unique architectural mix of the ruined cloisters of San Juan de Duero, on the other side of the river from the old town.  A few kilometres north of the town are the ruins of Numantia, a Celtiberian town whose inhabitants destroyed it rather than let it fall to Scipio. In Soria is the Museo Numantino, devoted to the archeological remains of this site. The city's professional football club is called CD Numancia.
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Santo Domingo Church, Soria
Husa Alfonso VIII Hotel Soria  ***
Situated in the Soria city centre, the Husa Alfonso VIII Hotel Soria provides comfortable rooms equipped with modern facilities like colour TV, air-conditioning, direct dial telephone and a mini bar. The La Galiana restaurant at the hotel serves buffet breakfast and other traditional international cuisines. The hotel provides conference rooms for guests visiting on business purposes. There is a bar as well a coffee bar where you can relax and while away time during the stay. 
Parador de Soria, Soria  ***
The Parador de Soria rises up on a privileged height from which the extraordinary panorama of this monumental town and of the Duero river can be contemplated.  The hotel offers rooms that are provided with modern furnishing in pine wood and are equipped with modern amenities.  You can dine at the onsite restaurant, which serves regional specialities in a cosy atmosphere.  Conference facilities are available for people on business travel. The area where the parador is located enables guest to practise many activities such as trekking, climbing, canoeing, guided routes and many others.
VILLAFRANCA DEL BIERZO
Villafranca del Bierzo - the last stage on the pilgrimage route in El Bierzo before reaching Galicia.  The settlement was developed from the pilgrimages.  The river Burbia flows through the town.  Wonderful mountain landscapes all around.
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Villafranca del Bierzo
Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo, León ***
This hotel can be found in the extreme north of the Region of Castille-Leon in Villafranca del Bierzo, capital of a very beautiful region and former station on the road to Santiago.  The rooms are situated on two floors of the main part of the hotel. The wooden floor in the bedrooms and elsewhere offers elegance and comfort.  The cuisine typical of the town has its own specialities such as; Trucha Con Unto (a trout dish), El Botillo del Bierzo, El Pulpo a Barciana (an octopus dish) and Chanfaina barciana (a stew-like meal). For dessert there are Los Suspiros De Monje (a mixture of flour, sugar and egg).  The landscapes of the Ancares mountain range to the north complement the beauty of the Parador's garden.
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SALAMANCA
Salamanca - the capital of the province of Salamanca in the autonomous community of Castilla and Leon.  city lies on a plateau by the Tormes river, which is crossed by a bridge 500 ft long built on 26 arches, fifteen of which are of Roman origin, while the remainder date from the 16th century.  A central place in the city, the Plaza Mayor, surrounded by shaded arcades, is known as the living room of the Salmantinos (Salamancans). It was constructed by Andres Garcia de Quifiones at the beginning of the 18th century; it would hold 20,000 people, once to witness bullfights, today to attend a concert, and is one of the finest squares in Europe. Salamanca is considered to be one of the most spectacular Renaissance cities in Europe. Through the centuries the sandstone buildings have gained an exquisite golden glow that has given Salamanca the nickname La Ciudad Dorada, the golden city.  The old Romanesque cathedral was founded in the 12th century.
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The old and new Cathedrals in Salamanca
Apartment in the centre of Salamanca, Spain
The apartment is very well allocated on an luxury building in the centre of Salamanca. You are in one of the most desirable locations in Salamanca, the Zamora´s Street which is one of the more centric and popular goes direct to the Plaza Mayor. You can walk to everywhere and in all the area cars are not allowed, because it is pedestrian.  The apartment is completely renovated and newly furnished. It can accommodate 2 to 4 people with a sofa-bed for 2 people and 2 single beds in a big bedroom with a balcony. Decorated with style with very comfortable furniture, the lounge has three sofas. Very sunny apartment with a balcony to the Plaza of San Marcos.  Click for details
Quiet four bedroom apartment in Salamanca, Spain
Comfortable fully equipped four bedroom apartment on the side of the River Tormes, in front of the Cathedral of Salamanca.  In the neighbourhood, you will find food shops, restaurants and supermarkets, in less than 5 minutes walking from the flat.  The flat is only 10 minutes away from the centre of town. You can go by car, by taxi or by bus. And also, if you prefer walk, it will take between 20 and 30 minutes to be in the heart of Salamanca. If you have a car, it is very easy parking the car in the street.   Sleeps 8.  Click for details
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