Top 10 Free Things to do in Castile and Leon, Spain

June 6, 2021 Alida England

Discover the best top things to do in Castile and Leon, Spain including Acueduct of Segovia, Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca, Plaza Mayor, Cartuja de Miraflores, Zamora, Antiguo Convento de San Marcos, Sanabria Lake Natural Park, Ermita de San Saturio, Hoces del Rio Duraton Natural Park, Plaza Mayor de Valladolid.
Restaurants in Castile and Leon

1. Acueduct of Segovia

Plaza del Azoguejo 1, 40001 Segovia Spain +34 921 42 59 11 http://www.turismodesegovia.com/es/que-ver/monumentos/acueducto
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5.0 based on 9,595 reviews

Acueduct of Segovia

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. Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca

Plaza Mayor 32, 37002 Salamanca Spain
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5.0 based on 2,927 reviews

Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca

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.

3. Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor, 37008 Salamanca Spain +34 923 21 83 42 http://www.spain.info/en/que-quieres/arte/monumentos/salamanca/plaza_mayor_de_salamanca.html
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4.5 based on 7,958 reviews

Plaza Mayor

This 18th-century square is one of the largest in Spain.

Reviewed By OnHols2017 - Geneva, Switzerland

Beautiful square in the town centre, always busy, with restaurants on all 4 sides it is the ideal place to have a coffee or G&T and watch the world go by.

4. Cartuja de Miraflores

Calle Cartuja de Miraflores Carretera de Fuentes Blancas s/n, 09002 Burgos Spain +34 947 26 87 99 [email protected] http://www.cartuja.org
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4.5 based on 1,371 reviews

Cartuja de Miraflores

Miraflores was originally a hunting lodge built by King Enrique III at the beginning of the 15th century and then converted into a monastery by the Carthusian monks, who continue there today. The remarkable church is considered one of the principal monuments of the city of Burgos and contains a royal mausoleum that is the final resting place of King Juan II and his wife Queen Isabel, parents of Queen Isabel "La Catolica". Visitors can look forward to an extraordinary experience of silence, peace and beauty.

Reviewed By Discerning12385 - San Francisco, United States

I walked from Burgos Cathedral to Cartuja de Miraflores and enjoyed the scenery. The monastery has been wonderfully restored and has succinct details which explain the history of Burgos, Spanish royalty, and the Carthusians. Rich with history but not overwhelming. Great staff as well. An unexpected gift - upon leaving the sanctuary and entering the courtyard, the monks began to sing their afternoon prayers. Gorgeous!

5. Zamora

North of Salamanca, Zamora Spain http://www.spain.info/es/que-quieres/ciudades-pueblos/otros-destinos/zamora.html
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4.5 based on 1,138 reviews

Zamora

Reviewed By JesusMA5 - Zamora, Spain

A beautiful,small city with lots of art in its streets.Good restaurants and bars. Friendly ambient...

6. Antiguo Convento de San Marcos

Plaza San Marcos 7, 24008 Leon Spain +34 987 24 50 61 http://parador.es
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4.5 based on 822 reviews

Antiguo Convento de San Marcos

7. Sanabria Lake Natural Park

Zamora Spain +34 983 34 58 50 http://www.patrimonionatural.org/ren.php?espacio_id=3
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4.5 based on 896 reviews

Sanabria Lake Natural Park

8. Ermita de San Saturio

Soria Spain +34 975 18 07 03 http://jmtravel.es/espana/castilla-y-leon/la-ermita-de-san-saturio-soria/
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4.5 based on 1,142 reviews

Ermita de San Saturio

Reviewed By 419chusg - Madrid, Spain

Beautiful little chapel on top of a rock cliff; different and worthy the walk from the city. Visit is free on Sunday morning with no time limit to finish the visit.

9. Hoces del Rio Duraton Natural Park

Carrascal del Rio Spain +34 921 52 17 27 http://naturaltur.com
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4.5 based on 851 reviews

Hoces del Rio Duraton Natural Park

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.

10. Plaza Mayor de Valladolid

Plaza Mayor s/n, 47001 Valladolid Spain http://www.valladolid.es
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4.5 based on 1,972 reviews

Plaza Mayor de Valladolid

Reviewed By Babisyious - Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Many eat and drink options around the beautiful Plaza Mayor - food and wine are excellent in most of these places, people are nice but communication is challenging!

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