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| Castile and León
(Spanish: Castilla y León), known formally as the Community
of Castile and León, is one of the 17 autonomous communities of
Spain. It was constructed from Old Castile (Spanish: Castilla la Vieja)
and León, first as a preautonomía—a "pre-autonomous" region—in
1978 and then as an autonomous community in 1983. It is the largest autonomous
community in Spain, covering an area of 94,223 square kilometres (36,380
sq mi) with an official population of around 2.5 million (2005).
The supreme law of Castile and León,
under the Spanish Constitution of 1978, is the region's Statute of Autonomy.
The statute lays out the basic laws of the region and defines a series
of essential values and symbols of the inhabitants of Castile and León,
such as their linguistic patrimony (the Castilian language, which English-speakers
common refer to simply as "Spanish", as well as Leonese and Galician),
as well as their historic, artistic, and natural patrimony. Other symbols
alluded to are the coat of arms, flag, and banner; there is also allusion
to a regional anthem, though as of 2009 none has been adopted. |
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April 23 is designated Castile and
León Day, commemorating the defeat of the comuneros at the Battle
of Villalar during the Revolt of the Comuneros, in 1521.
Castile and León borders on
Asturias and Cantabria to the north; Aragon, the Basque Country, and La
Rioja to the east; the autonomous community of Madrid and Castile-La Mancha
to the southeast; Extremadura to the south; and Portugal and Galicia to
the west.
Castile and León is roughly
coterminous with the Spanish part of the Douro River basin, on the northern
half of the Meseta Central, a vast plateau in the middle of the Iberian
Peninsula. It also extends to some adjoining valleys, such as El Bierzo
(León) and many secluded mountain valleys including Laciana (León),
Valle de Mena (Burgos), and Valle del Tiétar (Ávila).
Castilla y Leon Travel Guide:
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Soria:
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| Astorga
- Astorga is a small
town and episcopal see, located in the province of León of Spain.
It lies southwest of the provincial capital of León, and is the
head of the council (comarca) of La Maragatería. It is situated
at 868 m above sea-level, and has an area of 47 km². The river Tuerto
flows through it. Its population (2004) is about 12,207 people. The
coat of arms of the town includes an oak branch.
Astorga lies in the area of the Maragatos,
a small ethnic and cultural community with distinctive customs and architecture.
The Episcopal Palace of Astorga was built by Antoni Gaudí and is
one of the major attractions today, appart from the town cathedral, of
the Roman Catholic Diocese of Astorga. Astorga lies along the French
route of the Way of St. James (Spanish: Camino de Santiago). Saint Turibius
of Astorga was bishop of the city in the 5th century. |
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Temple Pradorrey, Astorga
The Hotel Temple Pradorrey
is located in the small town of Pradorrey, Spain, five kilometres from
the historic sights of the city of Astorga. Leon is 62 kilometres away.
Astorga train and bus stations are five kilometres from the hotel.
Built in the style of an ancient fortress, the hotel is situated in mountainous
countryside. Guests can take coffee in the hotel lobby, which is
characterised by suits of armour and medieval-style tapestry prints. Hotel
Temple Pradorrey's onsite restaurant, with terracotta tiled floor and floor-to-ceiling
arched windows, specialises in local Castilian dishes. Breakfast is available
for a surcharge. Decorated in a Castilian style, the 64 air-conditioned
guestrooms have pale pink walls, dark wooden furnishings including a high
grid-patterned headboard, and floral bedding in pink and peach tones. |
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Rusticae
Casa de Tepa, Astorga
This hotel comprises a late
18th century building that formerly housed the Santiago Pilgrims Hospital,
preserving the façade of the chapel bearing the same name, and an
adjoining building created by the architect Cardenas in 1906. It is located
in the city centre, just a few metres from the Cathedral, the Gaudí
Palace and the Roman walls and has a large 19th century style garden. The
meticulous care taken during the recent refurbishment has endeavoured to
restore the architectural and historic features of the building incorporating
all types of modern comforts to ensure a thoroughly pleasurable stay. León
is 46km away and Ponferrada 50 km. Visit the villages of the Maragatería
region just 10 km from the hotel. |
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Avila,
Spain by Rick Chapo
Madrid is a city almost without
equal in Europe. If you need a break from it, you can take a day trip to
Avila to catch a bit of fresh air and see some amazing sites. Madrid
has so much going on it is often hard to drag yourself away from. You will,
however, eventually need a break. A day trip to Avila, a town near Madrid,
is definitely worth a trip. In fact, a visit to Avila is a must if you
visit Spain. The town is so popular, there are over 20 trains a day from
Madrid. Avila is in the south of Old Castile, part of the Castile
and Leon autonomous district. The city was originally known for Teresa
of Avila, a Roman Catholic mystic. The cathedral in the city is also considered
a masterpiece. While this is no doubt fascinating to you, the real attraction
of Avilla is the defensive fortification... read
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Palacio de los Velada, Ávila
The
Palacio de los Velada Hotel is situated in Ávila city and neighbouring
cities like Madrid, Valladolid, Salamonca and Segovia are located within
one hours drive from the hotel. Whether one is in search of culture, nature
or looking for a noble setting in culinary art, then Palacio de los Velada
is the ideal one. Its professional staff are helpful and assures for ones
successful meeting. An exquisite decoration, compatible with the
nobility or stones makes each one of 145 rooms of the hotel unique and
the facilities make ones stay more pleasurable and memorable. At the restaurant
one will get the taste of the authentic regional gastronomy, its excellent
meat and wide variety of specialities. |
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Palacio Valderrabanos, Ávila
This
hotel is located just outside this lovely walled city. From this property,
the clients can admire the walls when lit at night. The location is just
five minutes drive from the centre of Ávila. The bedrooms
are large and well decorated with good modern functional furnishings and
soft colour schemes in matching fabrics and wall colours. Bathrooms are
medium in size and complete. The restaurant is traditional in style
and decoration with fine and carved wooden chairs with robust wooden tables.
The menu is traditionally castillian with a fine selection of international
cuisine. The hotel also has cafeteria open during the day offering light
meals in a less formal setting. This hotel offers excellent accommodation
and its views of the city are unique. |
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Cuatro Postes, Ávila
The
Hotel Cuatro Postes is located in Avila, Spain, next to the Cuatro Postes
monument, and one kilometre from the town's historic centre. It is one
kilometre from Avila train station. This impressive stone-built hotel
is situated next to the old city walls with views over the city. The Hotel
Cuatro Postes Muralles restaurant opens onto a terrace and serves Spanish
dishes. Drinks are served in the bar, which also has a television.
Business facilities include a business centre and conference rooms.
Avila's high walls are an invaluable testimony to fortifications in the
Middle Ages. The best place to view them is by the hotel, but to get a
real feel for them, take the sentry path along the top. |
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Parador
de Ávila, Ávila
In the historic quarter
of the sizeable town of Ávila, this Parador is installed within
the former "Piedras Albas" Palace, backing onto the impressive city walls.
In keeping with its surroundings, the hotel's interior has a warm and intimate
feel creating a very refreshing atmosphere, enriching your time spent there.
Its beautiful decorative features include granite and adobe floors, bright
colours and spacious rooms, some with four poster beds. These features
all combine to create a light feel to the rooms. The Parador also
features a garden containing archaeological remains, a magnificent glass-roofed
courtyard, partitionable function rooms and a cafeteria. The hotel's restaurant
provides a beautiful view over the gardens and the city walls. |
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| Burgos
- at the edge of the
central plateau, Burgos has about 170,000 inhabitants in the city proper
and another 10,000 in its suburbs. It is the capital of the province of
Burgos. Worth visiting - the Gothic Cathedral at Burgos, begun in
1221, displays features of the 13th to 15th centuries. Also visit
the Royal Monastery - Monasterio de las Huelgas - and Monasterio de Miraflores. |
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AC
Burgos
The AC Burgos is a modern
hotel, with large windows and an imposing façade built in keeping
with the surrounding historic architecture. The hotel is located in the
centre of the town just 50 metres from the gothic cathedral. The
AC Burgos Restaurant offers a modern fusion of nouvelle cuisine and traditional
ingredients served for breakfast and dinner daily and lunch Monday to Friday.
After a day's business or sightseeing guest can relax with a drink in the
bar, or unwind in the sauna. Multilingual staff on the 24-hour front
desk can help with advice on the hotel and the surrounding area. There
is wireless Internet access in all public areas and garage parking for
those travelling by car. Snacks can be ordered from 24-hour room service.
The 70 guestrooms have light, modern décor with contemporary furniture. |
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Corona de Castilla, Burgos
The Hotel Corona de Castilla
is located in Burgos, Spain, within 500 metres of the city's historic centre
and Burgos Museum, containing ancient relics as well as a fine arts wing.
The Atapuerca Caves are 12 kilometres away, and Burgos train station is
500 metres from the hotel. Hotel Corona de Castilla's cornflower blue and
chestnut-toned onsite restaurant serves international dishes for both lunch
and dinner. A buffet breakfast is available (surcharge), and there is a
cafe with lilac armchairs and wooden-panelled walls, which offers hot and
cold drinks. The 83 guestrooms are decorated in light colours with
patterned fabrics and wood furnishings. |
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Arlanzon, Burgos
The Hotel Arlanzon is a
centrally located modern property, set behind the San Agustin Monastery,
800 metres from the cathedral and Gothic quarter. The hotel is well placed
to explore the area; the city centre and Las Huelgas Monastery are 800
metres away, and Cañon del Rio Lobos Nature Reserve is at a 40 kilometre
distance. The hotel offers complimentary wireless Internet access throughout,
complimentary newspapers are available in the hotel lobby, and there is
a TV room. The hotel also houses its own bar and coffee shop, and those
arriving by car will find garage parking available. The 83 guestrooms are
decorated in light colours with patterned fabrics and wood furnishings. |
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Meliá
Fernán González Boutique Hotel, Burgos
The Meliá Fernán
González Boutique Hotel hotel is located in the heart of the historical
and monumental city centre of Burgos. 150 m from the Cathedral and just
5 minutes from Las Huelgas Monastery. The hotel has halls for meetings,
events and banquets, with a maximum capacity of up to 700 people. In our
restaurant, you will enjoy a kitchen that combines the Castilian tradition
with new and exciting dishes. The Hotel has been renewed in 2007. There
are 74 Rooms, 8 of which are junior suites. With a classic decoration,
creating unique surroundings and with a special enchantment. |
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Parador
de Lerma, Lerma, 36 kms from Burgos, Burgos Province
The Ducal Palace is located
in the highest part of the town of Lerma. It was constructed taking advantage
of the site of a 10th century castle. This hotel has a central courtyard
surrounded by columned galleries in alternating sections: the first has
twenty Tuscan columns with semicircular arches, and the second has twenty
Ionic columns. After its restoration the Palace has now been converted
into a Parador with 70 rooms and a capacity of 133 beds. The gastronomy
of the Parador is based on natural and tasty produce grown locally.
Of note are the cold meats such as the morcilla (blood sausage) and the
Burgos cheese ... |
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Zenit
Puerta de Burgos, Burgos
Zenit Puerta De Burgos is
a modern hotel situated within 1.5 kilometres of cosmopolitan Plaza Mayor,
the City Museum and Burgos Cathedral. The Atapuerca Archaeological site
is 11 kilometres from the hotel, or guests can venture further afield to
the medieval village of Covarrubias, 35 kilometres away. Guests can
sample a breakfast buffet and, afterwards, relax and browse complimentary
newspapers in the hotel lobby. The hotel's restaurant, El Porton
de Burgos, offers a varied a la carte menu, as well as a set menu with
18 courses to choose from. Dishes ranges from local delicacies to more
sophisticated Spanish cuisine. This 9-floor hotel features 115 air-conditioned
guestrooms, all of which include satellite televisions, direct-dial phones,
internet, minibars, and bathrooms with telephones and hair dryers. |
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| Avila,
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Madrid is a city almost without
equal in Europe. If you need a break from it, you can take a day trip to
Avila to catch a bit of fresh air and see some amazing sites.
Avila, Spain
  Madrid
has so much going on it is often hard to drag yourself away from. You will,
however, eventually need a break. A day trip to Avila, a town near Madrid,
is definitely worth a trip. In fact, a visit to Avila is a must if you
visit Spain. The town is so popular, there are over 20 trains a day from
Madrid.
Avila is in the south of
Old Castile, part of the Castile and Leon autonomous district. The city
was originally known for Teresa of Avila, a Roman Catholic mystic. The
cathedral in the city is also considered a masterpiece. While this is no
doubt fascinating to you, the real attraction of Avila is the defensive
fortification.
 Were
you addicted to the Lord of the Rings movies? Enjoy reading about Camelot?
Have a thing for castles? You are going to love Avila. The town is home
to the second largest defensive walls in the world. Known as Las Murallas,
the walls were built in the eleventh century. They are a couple miles long
and average 40 feet in height. The walls are partitioned by over 80 towers
that reach as high as 65 feet, the equivalent of a six-story building.
There are nine gates allowing you to enter and exit the town. All and all,
the Avila Walls are a site to be seen.
The amazing thing about the
walls is their condition. They are in a near perfect state. If you did
not know better, you would swear they were built last week. Happily, you
can tromp up and down the towers and walk across the top of the walls.
Looking out over the area
surrounding Avila, you get a definite feel for what it must have been like
for a soldier to defend the city. Keep in mind Avila is at a high
elevation. It can be cold in the winter and blazing hot in the summer.
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