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Castilla y Leon, in eastern Spain, is not only the largest region of Spain but the largest region in the whole European Union.
Segovia
Europe for Visitors guide to the city of Segovia, not far from Madrid.
Salamanca - City Profile and Tourist Essentials
What you need to know about the Castilla y Leon city of Salamanca. A beautiful city to visit, find out about transportation, language, and tourist attractions.
Castilla y Leon Office of Tourism
Lots of information on the Castilla y Leon region from the tourist office.
Semana Santa - Holy Week in Castilla y Leon
Find information on Spain's Celebration of Semana Santa in the Castilla y Leon region.
Avila
Avila is a beautiful walled city not far from Madrid, but at 1130 meters above sea level it offers relief from the summer heat.
Burgos
Burgos, a pleasant town with a lovely cathedral, was founded in 884 on the banks of the Rio Arlanzon.
Campsites and Bungalows
There are many campsites and bungalows listed for the region of Castilla y Leon.
Castilla y Leon from All About Spain
All About Spain gives a good introduction to the region with a map and tourist information about some of the major cities.
Fotos de Castilla y Leon
This site has some great photos of the region.
Hostels
There are 8 hostels listed for the region.
Hotel Juan II
Hotel Juan II is in the small town of Toro in the province of Zamora on the way to Portugal, with a view of the Duero River Valley.
Hotel Luis De Leon
Hotel Luis De Leon is a 4-star hotel in Leon.
Regional Culinary Heritage
Regional Culinary information and general information for the Castilla y Leon region.
Salamanca
The World Sites Atlas gives a good introduction to Salamanca with links to hotels, maps, and other sites.
Salamanca
Salamanca, on the route of cities of the World Heritage Cities of Spain, is described here with photos.
Western Michigan University study abroad program
Western Michigan University has their study abroad program in Burgos for the study of Spanish language and culture.
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