Castilla y Leon is not only the
largest region of Spain, but as well the
largest region of all the European
Union. The elevated plain is limited by
the the mountain ranges Sistema
Iberico to the east, Cordillera
Central to the south, Cordillera
Cantabrica to the north and by
Duero river towards Portugal.
Castilla y Leon came together in
1983, when the regions of Castilla la
Vieja and Leon were united.
Both have been central areas of
Spanish medieval history, and the
importance during that epoch is still
evident in many cathedrals, monasteries,
castles and fortificated towns, many of
which are preserved in perfect state.
Apart of its great monumental patrimony,
Castilla y Leon offers as well
natural parks and kilometers of
practically virginal nature, with woods
of oaks and cork-oaks.
Gastronomy is distinguished by excellent
meat, in particular of lamb, and
vegetables like the famous creamy beans
of Avila. Artisany and popular
celebrations show a rich and varied
folklore, often of archaical roots and
almost unknown to a wider public.
Andalucia |
Aragon |
Asturias |
Basque Country |
Cantabria |
Castilla-La Mancha |
Castilla y Leon |
Catalonia |
Extremadura |
Galicia |
Madrid |
Murcia |
Navarra |
La Rioja |
Valencian Community |
