Rioja is Spain's most famous wine producing region. The best wines will be available locally to the area. Logrono's Fiesta, San Mateo, is a week long celebration, incorporating the famous grape-crushing ceremonies. Skiing can be enjoyed in Segovia. Stunning scenery, ideal walking country.
The ancient kingdom of Leon
which was eventually annexed to Castille embraced three cities, Salamanca, Zamora
and the provincial capital of Leon.
Today the region is known for its many castles and monuments. The region is located in north central Iberia and is the
largest region of Spain. Spain owes much to Leon and Castille for forging the
regions into a unified Spain. Old Castille once held power that has long since
shifted to Madrid.
The region holds many surprises and offers excellent,
unspoilt countryside and natural parks. Places worth a visit include; Burgos,
Salamanca and Valladolid Whilst in the region, one place you must se is Ciudad
Rodrigo, a walled town dating from Roman times. The area is known for it's 16th
and 17th century town houses, built by the conquistadors, founded in the 12th
century and designated a national monument. You can wander through the streets
admiring the many churches and mansions. The major attraction of the city being
the Cathedral, Santa Maria. The main square is called Plaza Mayor and is a
showpiece of 17th century architecture. From here, by foot, explore the streets
and rows of shops. Pick up a street plan from the tourist office on Plaza
Amayuelas.
It is easy to get here from Salamanca by bus, the trip taking about.
There are places to stay in Rodrigo and ample places to eat and drink. The
castle is well worth a visit. In the centre of the region is Valladolid.
Major villages, towns and cities in Castille
Aguilafuente, Alaejos, Alaraz, Aldeanueva de la Serrezuela, Almanza, Aranda de Duero, Arauso de Miel, Arevalo, Arriba, Astudillo, Ataquines, Avita, Ayoo de Vidriales, Badaran, Banos de Rio Tobia, Barahona de Fresno, Basconcillos del Tozo, Benavente, Bolenos de Campos, Briviesca, Buenavista de Valdavia, Burgo de Osma, Burgos,
Cabezas del Villar, Caleruega, Calzada del Coto, Cantalejo, Cantimpalos, Cardenosa, Carpio, Casalareina, Casillas de Berlanga, Castroverde de Campos, Cercedilla,
Cervatos de la Cueza, Cidones, Cisterna, El Perdigon, El Royo, Estebanvela, Estepar, Fontiveros, Fresno de la Vega, Fuentearmegil, Fuentes de Nava, Galinduste,
Galiscancho, Garrafe de Torio, Golmayo, Gordaiza del Pino, Guardo, Gurniel de Hizan, Gurniel de Mercado, Haro, Herrera de Pisuerga, Horcajo de las Torries, Ines,
La Carrera, La Ercina, La Granja, Ledesma, Ledrada, Leon, Lerma, Losana, Macotera, Maello, Malgar de Tara, Maternala de Almazan, Mazagatos, Medina del Campo,
Morales de Toro, Mozoncillo, Munana, Navalmoral, Olgales, Ona, Osorno, Palacios de la Sierra, Palencia, Pancorbo, Papatrigo, Paredes de Nava, Pedraza, Penafiel,
Penaranda de Bracamonte, Pinilla del Olmo, Poza de la Sal, Poza de la Vega, Pradesa, Pradoluengo, Quintanar de la Sierra, Quintarilla del Agua, Riaza, Rueda, Sacramenia, Sahagun, Salamanca, Saldana, San Idefonso, San Juan de la Nava, San Pedro de Latarce, Sanchidrian, Santa Maria del Berrocal, Santa Maria del Campo,
Santas Martas, Santervas de la Vega, Santiuste de San Juan Bautista, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Saragos, Sariagos, Segovia, Simancas, Solana de Riolmar, Tordesillas, Toro, Torquemada, Turcia, Urria, Vadocondes, Valderas, Valderrueda, Valero, Valladolid, Valvieja, Venta de Banos, Vezdemarban, Vilaumbrales,
Villabilla de Burgos, Villabragima, Villabuena del Puente, Villadiego, Villamayor de Campos, Villapando, Villaquerjida, Villasabariego, Villascusa, Villaumbrales, Villbragima,
Villoria, Villota del Paramo, Zamora and Zazuar.
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