Top Things to do in Castile and Leon
Top Hotels in Castile and Leon
- 1. NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
- 2. Vincci Ciudad de Salamanca
- 3. Parador de Salamanca
- 4. Castilla Termal Burgo de Osma
- 5. NH Collection Palacio de Burgos
- 6. Ibis Salamanca
- 7. Palacio De Los Velada Hotel
- 8. NH Collection Leon Plaza Mayor
- 9. Hotel San Antonio el Real
- 10. Hotel Candido
10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Castile and Leon That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Castile and Leon, Spain including Territorio Artlanza, Centro de Iniciativas Turisticas, Bodega Muelas, Finca Villacreces, Bodegas y Vinedos La Mejorada, San Pedro Cultural, Escuelas Menores, Cascada de Orbaneja, Castrillo de los Polvazares, Hoces del Rio Duraton Natural Park.
Restaurants in Castile and Leon
1. Territorio Artlanza
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 323 reviews
Es un espacio que expone y da a conocer la cultura popular de nuestros pueblos. El punto inicial es el taller/museo de cerámica, donde Félix Yáñez, el autor de la obra, trabaja y expone sus esculturas de terracota. En sus más de 20.000m2 que abarca, se encuentra también la recreación (a tamaño natural) de un pueblo castellano desde la época medieval hasta el siglo pasado. Construido desde cero con materiales reciclados, encontrados en escombreras, Félix ha levantado las callejuelas y plazas que lo conforman. Recorrerlo supone dar con varios museos, escaparates y portales que muestran los comercios y servicios de antaño, sin olvidar la propia ermita del poblado. En su interior cuenta también con dos corrales de comedias, que cobran vida en los meses de julio y agosto acogiendo las actividades de cada verano cultural, como el festival nacional de teatro, las noches de flamenco o de cine. También se realizan talleres con colegios, previa reserva telefónica
2. Centro de Iniciativas Turisticas
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5.0 based on 369 reviews
3. Bodega Muelas
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5.0 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By FJGonzalezG - Bethesda, United States
A traditional family-owned winery in the downtown area of historic Tordesillas, Muelas offers a unique and fun winery tour. We learned a great deal about the local wines, and tasted a selection of the excellent Muerga wines. All led by a delightful host, one of the co-owners. Though not for the infirm or faint of heart, this was one of the most fun winery tours I've ever done. The tour starts in the bodega, what at first look appears to be a simple wine shop. As the tour progresses, however, you learn that the grapes are brought from nearby vineyards and processed entirely in the premises, in underground caves carved into the rock. Next, you are led through down a hole in the ground and narrow stairs to the level below, where the grapes are pressed. Through a set of sturdier stairs, you are led another level down, where most of the wine is aged in oak casks. But, wait, there is yet another level, that is being improved in order to expand production.
4. Finca Villacreces
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5.0 based on 232 reviews
Finca VIllacreces is located in the middle of a bicentenary pine wood and surrounded sothwards by the river Duero. A unique place that gathers together charm, tradition and an outstanding landscape. An state with 115 hectares, where the vineyards merge together with nature. A winery located in the hearth of the so called "Golden Mile of Ribera del Duero".
Reviewed By FJGonzalezG - Bethesda, United States
We really wanted to check out Finca Villacreces, the winery that produces Pruno, one of the best red wines under $20. The tour was fun, inexpensive, and added to our appreciation of Pruno and the Ribera del Duero wines. Ideally set in the middle of the Ribera del Duero's golden mile, the winery is surrounded by its picturesque vineyards, and housed in a traditional looking building. Our engaging guide explained the history of the winery, dating back hundreds of years, when it housed a monastery with winemaking monks. She also noted that the vineyards are cultivated organically, but unspecified aspects of the process prevent the winery from marketing the wine as "organic." She discussed the relevant aspects of the villacreces terroir and microclimates in the context of the Ribera del Duero region and explained the winemaking process, as she led us through vineyards and buildings. Villacreces uses steel vats and oak casks (both French and U.S.) for fermentation process, and they have started testing Spanish oak casks and cement vats. The tasting included two wines, Pruno and Finca Villacreces. Very good and better. It was accompanied by bread, jamón Iberico, and Manchego cheese. It was informative and yummy. One of the aspects that made this a very enjoyable tour was the setting, which was idyllic. The 285 acre state includes a small, 200-year old forest, and the facilities include a beautiful courtyard with an olive tree in the middle that is over 100 years old. There is also a charming chapel. The tour was inexpensive (15 Euros per person), and since we visited off season we did not need reservations. Luckily, when we checked around midday, we were told we could join another couple on a 4:00pm tour that day. Recommendation, call or email first. Finally, one of the workers at our local wine shop turned us onto Pruno by noting that its vineyards abut those of the older, more prestigious Vega Sicilia winery, and on the way out we were able to verify that indeed they are only separated by a narrow gravel road.
5. Bodegas y Vinedos La Mejorada
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Las bodegas de La Mejorada y sus vinedos estan instaladas en Valladolid en lo que fue un antiguo monasterio jeronimo, fundado en el siglo XV por Fernando I de Aragon. Gracias al arquitecto Rafael Moneo y su familia, el complejo monastico de La Mejorada se encuentra hoy practicamente restaurado y adaptado a las actividades propias de una bodega. Hoy en dia es posible visitar la bodega y apreciar su maravilloso patrimonio mientras se disfruta de una cata de inclusive. Desde 2004, en Bodegas y Vinedos La Mejorada se producen unos excelentes vinos tintos bajo la IGP Vinos de Castilla y Leon —Las Cercas, Las Norias, Villalar y Tiento—, elaborados con un extremo cuidado por parte del equipo de enologos y tecnicos. Nuestra viticultura se basa en la no intervencion con productos quimicos en la gestion del vinedo, con el convencimiento de que el equilibrio del ecosistema viticola es la garantia de que plagas y enfermedades no se presenten en el vinedo.
6. San Pedro Cultural
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5.0 based on 355 reviews
San Pedro Cultural: it is a Center related to Astronomy that went from being a ruined building from the 12th century, to being a multicultural Center where a series of different cultural shows are held, as well as exhibitions and talks. It is a perfect combination between history and science by mixing the existing ruin with a reform that respects the existing remains harmoniously combined with the new construction including a new cover with dark tones to get to hide the new and highlight the old. Related to astronomy we find a foucault pendulum, a meridian line, the cover of stars, among others.
Reviewed By TravelSpain2021
We are overwhelmed by the beauty and history of San Pedro Cultural and the brilliant idea of creating museum dedicated to astronomy and astrology. We were absolutely mesmerised by friendly, informative, knowledgeable tour guide Carmen. We would highly recommend visiting this little treasure in Becerril de Campos, province Palencia.
7. Escuelas Menores
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4.5 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By R6256UZmanuels - Madrid, Spain
A glorious, delicate late Gothic Spanish College patio, a consitutuent part of the network of Medieval and Renaissance university colleges that make Salamanca unique among European cities, here the precursors of Human Rights (De Las Casas) or the inventor of International Law (Francisco de Vitoria), departed with colleagues and students.
8. Cascada de Orbaneja
9. Castrillo de los Polvazares
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4.5 based on 738 reviews
Reviewed By FactotumDellaCitta - London, United Kingdom
This is a quaint village, which retains its 16th-century architecture, including roads poorly paved with cobblestones. However, the Maserati parked in front of one of the houses, indicates that the village has departed from its mostly agricultural past and now caters to tourists. it is quite lovely nonetheless.
10. Hoces del Rio Duraton Natural Park
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4.5 based on 851 reviews
Reviewed By carmelohuetoperez - Madrid, Spain
A beautiful place where nature over thousands of years has sculpted the layout of the river between steep walls. Where you can enjoy wildlife in the wild. The whole tour, whether walking or by boat, is a delight for the senses.
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