Castilla-Leon: Nature’s Most Diversity
When going on vacation, you will want to go to a destination where there is diversity. This will give you a place to relax and contemplate the unique landscapes as well as indulge in sports. Satisfy your desires in Castile-Leon, a vast inland area in the north of Spain, which will draw you in. Take the time to see the valleys, forests, mountains, lakes and canyons of these territories with the most diverse landscapes in Europe.
Treat yourself to an unforgettable panorama. If you like to be surprised by a variety of natural landscapes, you can rest assured that Castile-Leon will not disappoint. Indeed, in this region, you will find more than 40 protected areas, including eight parks and eight Biosphere Reserves. Among these areas on the slope of the Castilian National Park Picos de Europa, you can enjoy some of the finest Atlantic forests in Spain.
Outdoor Sports
Castilla-Leon is also synonymous with adrenalin and thrills. Its mountainous landscapes, its roads and rivers, its clean air and its natural sites are perfect for sports. Possible activities include horseback riding, hiking or canoeing. Do you like to take risks? Then try climbing, caving or quad-biking. Plus you don’t have to worry about anything because in every place you can find shelters and businesses designed to provide you with everything you need.
In the midst of Nature
If you like mountains, Castilla-Leon offers the impressive peaks of the Sierra de Gredos, a region ideal for cycling, or the massive Sierra de La Demanda, whose pine trees are conducive to hiking, or the mountain peaks over 2000 meters in height, perfect for climbing, or the Urbión peaks of the Sierra de Ancares, whose valleys are home to an almost virgin natural environment.
If you prefer peace and quiet, just take a pleasant stroll through the beautiful site of Las Médulas, the largest open-pit gold mine excavated under the Roman Empire centuries ago and classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. You can also play some golf while enjoying the magnificent panorama of the Sierra de Béjar.
In the water
The rivers, lakes and artificial beaches of Castilla-Leon offer the possibility of river tourism close to nature or simply a refreshing swim. In Arribes del Duero, during a boat ride through its deep canyons, you will see magnificent cliffs of 500 meters in height. You will also see the most beautiful waterfalls throughout the Iberian Peninsula at the Pozo de los Humos.