History of León

The capital of the Old Kingdom of León surprises the traveler who approaches it for the first time, due to its admirable historical and artistic monuments -The Cathedral, San Marcos, San Isidoro, are the most universal-, which are integrated into a modern city full of landscaped squares, parks, fountains and wide avenues. This harmonious conjunction of venerable stones, steeped in history, with careful urban development with the environment and quality of life, makes the City of León a first-class destination for Cultural Tourism.

The tradition of welcoming travelers, since León was a transit city on the Camino de Santiago, in the High Middle Ages, remains happily alive. If then, a thousand years ago, the people of León knew how to "give the pilgrim an inn", today the City of León is a welcoming city, with an updated hotel facility, good restaurants and inns, and a permanent cultural and leisure activity. Upon arrival, by road or rail, the traveler will immediately feel the hospitality of its inhabitants, who know how to act as hosts with simplicity and wisdom.

Health, gastronomy and nature.

Spain is in third place in the health system in the world. The public health system in Spain is free and universal: consultations, access to emergencies and medicines are free.

Spanish gastronomy, infinite reasons to eat well.

Because it is tasty, because it is healthy, because it is traditional, because it is creative, because it is varied, because it can be discovered as tapas, because it is enjoyed in popular restaurants and in haute cuisine preparations... Spain's gastronomy is famous throughout the world, as evidenced by the recognition international to its chefs. In addition, it is healthy and an example of the Mediterranean diet.

Olive oil is the star ingredient; Iberian ham, a national pride; and Spanish wines, the ideal accompaniment to toast. In León you can find the best sausages, cheeses and wine, such as red wine from El Bierzo.

The province of León is surrounded by powerful mountains, valleys, rivers and lagoons, essential habitats for the survival of endangered species, dazzling karstic phenomena and dream forests. The Spanish province that has the highest concentration of Biosphere Reserves in Europe. Seven, no less.

León, the city

León is a city where everything is very close, it is a city of about 150,000 inhabitants and you can go from end to end in about 45 minutes. Large number of hotels within a 30-minute walk (5 minutes by car) and with prices between €30 and €250/night depending on the category.

Video of León