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
The 10 Best Things to do for Honeymoon in Castile and Leon, Spain
Discover the best top things to do in Castile and Leon, Spain including Acueduct of Segovia, Ieronimus, Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca, Pago de Carraovejas - Finca y Bodega, Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos, New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva), Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja), St. Stephen's Convent (Convento de San Esteban), Santa Maria de Leon Cathedral, La Basilica De San Isidoro De Leon.
Restaurants in Castile and Leon
1. Acueduct of Segovia
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5.0 based on 9,595 reviews
Reviewed By Sandbridgetraveler
We did a day trip with a private guide to Segovia to see the aqueduct which is one of the most well preserved elevated Roman aqueducts in the world. It is an engineering marvel built out of interlocking stones with no mortar. Built it in the 15th century it is difficult to imagine that it is still standing and as well preserved as it is today.
2. Ieronimus
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5.0 based on 1,410 reviews
Reviewed By 6nickc - New York City, United States
This was easily the best thing I did in Salamanca. The trip up takes you around several scenic viewpoints of the cathedral and both the interior and exterior, culminating in great views at the top of the Bell tower. The stairs are quite steep for the final climb, be warned, it is unsuitable for those with low mobility and can only be traversed one direction at a time, leading to a traffic light system. I heard someone below me slip and fall once.
3. Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca
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5.0 based on 2,927 reviews
Reviewed By NikoliGogol - Edmonton, Canada
This is a gorgeous old city with Plaza Major, Churches, Convents, University Buildings, and administrative buildings. Plenty of places to eat and people watch.
4. Pago de Carraovejas - Finca y Bodega
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5.0 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By mastersonkathy - Shavano Park, United States
Book ahead online ~ dont just show up... We booked their six senses tour plus lunch. Absolutely worth the price! The tour was of the wine making area, not the vineyards themselves. The tour had a few stops where you do a tasting plus paired with a small tapas. Very nice. The thing that makes this place and tour A+ is the food! Yes the wine is good too! The tapas served on the tour were wonderful with a lovely chef. The lunch in the restaurant was incredible. Wonderful staff, beautiful room and really creative good food! Worth every penny!
5. Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos
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4.5 based on 930 reviews
This beautiful monastery is over a thousand years old and is home to a group of singing monks whose Gregorian chants became popular world wide.
Reviewed By Farquar_Gourmet - North Sydney, Australia
Whilst most will visit to marvel at the architecture and hear the monks chant at prayer, the most powerful experience to be had at Silos is to step outside the noise and distraction of modern life and embrace a silent journey, retreating and discerning who you are and what you would be. The monks follow the Rule of Saint Benedict and to be welcomed into their community is an experience that I will forever cherish and never forget.
6. New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva)
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4.5 based on 1,493 reviews
Reviewed By retiredsunshine - Province of Alicante, Spain
Good entrance price. And very informative information via headphones in ones own language. Beautiful interior and well worth the visit.
7. Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja)
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4.5 based on 2,487 reviews
Reviewed By Duquesadiner - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Although we didn’t take the audio tour, there is enough to see by just strolling around the inside of this beautiful church. My advice is to spend a good while on the outside initially, the architecture is simply magnificent, you will spot some strange additions by a few stone masons over the years, the astronaut being a good example. There is a charge to enter but it is worth it. It is very cool inside, a welcome change in temperature on this visit, it was 35 degrees outside. If you look up once inside you might see people walking along what appears to be an inside track on the roof, they have actually come in through the Ieronimus, a separate but attached building. Actually I enjoyed that visit more than the cathedral, due to the great views over the city.
8. St. Stephen's Convent (Convento de San Esteban)
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4.5 based on 973 reviews
Reviewed By Craig1961_01 - Middleton, United Kingdom
Having visited the two cathedrals, old and new, we weren’t really expecting anything as spectacular within a few hundred metres of those. Wrong again! This convent has a huge church which in most places would be classed as a cathedral due to its size, splendour and workmanship. It could easily be the most magnificent building in Salamanca on it’s own merits. There are explanations of monastic life around the cloisters and other rooms, but the details of carvings inside and outside this building are second to none in Italy or other great European centres.
9. Santa Maria de Leon Cathedral
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4.5 based on 5,243 reviews
Gothic-era cathedral of golden sandstone with soaring stained glass windows and richly decorated West portals.
Reviewed By Geraldin523 - Darlington, United Kingdom
A magnificent feat of engineering and well worth a visit inside. Enjoyed Pilgrim Mass in this wonderful cathedral
10. La Basilica De San Isidoro De Leon
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4.5 based on 2,133 reviews
The museum has the wellknown as the Sixtine Chapell of the Romanesque Art because of the 11th century romanesque frescoes, and the mythical chalice related by a recent research with the Holy Grail .
Reviewed By SunshinefromUSA - Wisconsin, United States
We took at chance on an English tour of this museum and were completely impressed! Besides the Holy Grail claims, their guide was fantastic and did a great job leading us through the history of carvings, paintings and their collections relics. They have been able to save many items from surrounding religious houses that no longer exist, so overlook the hype and enjoy your tour.
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