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
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Things to do in Castile and Leon, Spain: The Best Castles
Discover the best top things to do in Castile and Leon, Spain including Alcazar of Segovia, Palacio De Gaudi, Castillo de Coca, Castillo de la Mota, Castillo de Cuellar, Castillo de Gormaz, Castle of the Dukes of Frias, Torreon de Fernan Gonzalez, Castillo de Los Condes de Benavente, Centro Historico.
Restaurants in Castile and Leon
1. Alcazar of Segovia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,016 reviews
Fortress of the Kings of Castile and Royal School of Artillery Its picture has been around the world: a unique fairy tale-like palace that brings together architectural tastes of different monarchs. It tells -to all those who come to know it- ancient palatial stories. Austere, as they were the Castilian kings, raised on the rock at the confluence of the valleys of the rivers Eresma and Clamores, the Alcazar seems to watch over the city. Its beautiful Tower keep, often compared to the bow of a boat sailing between the two rivers, is of a stunning beauty. Tourists are amazed to realize that the fortress is a living part of this Castilian city, chosen as a place of residence for many of the monarchs of the Trastamara dynasty.
Reviewed By LaurieB980 - Portland, United States
Our tour guide took us here to this city, a UNESCO site, for a tour which included this beautiful castle in Segovia. It is said that Walt Disney used this castle as well as the Neuschwanstein castle in Germany as his inspiration for the castle at Disneyland, and we could see why! It is built high on what seems like a huge rocky formation with sheer dropoffs on many of the castle sides. The day we were there and outside looking over the edge, a sharp wind came up along with rain, and we had to be careful not to get blown away! We heard that they often have to close the terrace due to the high wind possibly blowing people over the edge down many feet below!! It is a great place to visit, and well worth the hour or so drive from Madrid.
2. Palacio De Gaudi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,198 reviews
Reviewed By neilherbert45 - Dorchester, United Kingdom
We spent a few hours slowly walking around the inside and outside of this beautiful building - there is so much to see and take in, so much detail in the construction, and the natural light inside shows off Gaudi's incredible talent.
3. Castillo de Coca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 501 reviews
4. Castillo de la Mota
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 642 reviews
Reviewed By 598marisap - Dallas, United States
This is a beautiful castle built in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is a Gothic-mudejar style castle. I could not attend the guided visit, but the exterior is just amazing, surrounded by pine trees. The entrance is free to the first floor of the castle. Do not go on Sundays in the afternoons, it closes at 2.00 p.m. on Sundays.
5. Castillo de Cuellar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 466 reviews
6. Castillo de Gormaz
7. Castle of the Dukes of Frias
8. Torreon de Fernan Gonzalez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By koekw - Velez-Malaga, Spain
While between Burgos and Soria this little town is a must visit with its topical houses and even the trashbins in the same design one of the main attractions is the tower of Fernán Gonzales. A super nice historic place.
9. Castillo de Los Condes de Benavente
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By Dave451 - Andalucia, Spain
Well worth the visit if you like old castles, which we do. Very well preserved, you are able to walk around the parapets for some amazing views, and there are some modern interpretation areas inside used discuss the history of the castle.
