Castile-León and Castile-La Mancha Travel Guide
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Madrid, in the center of Spain, is an excellent jumping-off point for exploring, and the high-speed train puts many destinations within easy reach. The Castiles, which bracket Madrid to the east and west, and Extremadura, bordering Portugal, are filled with compelling destinations.
Castile-León and Castile-La Mancha Hotels
Many of the oldest and most attractive paradors in Castile are in quieter towns such as Almagro, Ávila, Cuenca, León, and Sigüenza. Those...read more
Castile-León and Castile-La Mancha Restaurants
Spain's central meseta is an arid, high plateau where peasant cooking evolved to provide comfort and energy. Roast lamb and goat are staples, as are soups...read more
Things To Do in Castile-León and Castile-La Mancha
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Travel Deals in Castile-León and Castile-La Mancha
- Save Big This May! Book 3 Nts at Eurostars Leon Fr $74+/Nt Save with Expedia, $8/night less
- 4-Star Alfonso V Fr $57+/Nt Save with Hotels.com, $15/night less
- Book 4-Star Tryp Leon Fr $70+/Nt — $70 Save with Expedia, $11/night less
- Explore Leon For Less! Book Fr $55+/Nt — $55 Save with Hotels.com, $10/night less
- Alfonso V on Sale: Book 3 Nts in May Fr $104+/Nt — $104 Expedia
Castile-León and Castile-La Mancha Experiences
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See El Greco's Toledo: The 16th-century Greek-born painter chose Toledo as his home, and several of his striking works are tucked away here. Don't... Read more
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"Crete gave him his life, and brushes; Toledo, a better land, where he begins with Death to attain Eternity." With these words, the Toledan poet... Read more
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We are completing the first leg of the camino ending at Logrono on July 3 rd and are looking for the best travel route back to Paris to catch our return flight back to Australia on the 15th July.
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