Castile-Leon and Castile-La Mancha Travel Guide
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Fodor's Barcelona
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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-Leon 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-Leon 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-Leon and Castile-La Mancha
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Castile-Leon and Castile-La Mancha
- Save Big This Aug! Book 3 Nts in Valladolid Fr $82+/Nt Expedia
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- Save in Leon: Book 3 Nts in Aug at Santiago Leon Fr $70+/Nt — $70 Expedia
- 4-Star Santiago Leon Fr $48+/Nt — $48 Save with Hotels.com, $45/night less
- Save Big This Aug! Book 3 Nts in Leon at Tryp Leon Fr $70+/Nt — $70 Save with Expedia, $11/night less
Castile-Leon 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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From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, travelers of all walks are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
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News, Hotels
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Hello everyone, trip report of our May/June trip to Barcelona, Costa Brava and Madrid on http://rebeccasnyder.com/10-days-barcelona-costa-brava-and-madrid.htm
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hanks guys for all your help!
we are planning our family holiday for xmas time, and we thought of spain. we have been to barcelona already, so this quickie (10 day trip) would be madrid/granada/seville/cordoba. Read more
