Castilla y Leon Tourist Guide

Over the centuries, Castilla y León, birthplace and home of illustrious historical figures, has set an example for Spain and Europe in terms of respect, coexistence, dialogue within diversity and its rich cultural melting pot. Castilla y León boasts modern communication infrastructures. A rapidly expanding network of highways and motorways link the region quickly and easily with the principal cities of Spain and Europe. It is a major hub for the national railway network as most of the lines that connect the northern half of Spain run through the region. Castilla y León

also has more cities connected to Madrid via high speed trains than any other region in Spain. Four airports and easy access to Adolfo Suárez-Barajas Airport complete the infrastructures of a region that is well connected with its surroundings. The hospitality and friendliness for which its residents are renowned have opened up Castilla y León to the rest of the world both in the past and present. Visitors to these lands will always receive a warm welcome and will find countless reasons to form part of the dynamic, friendly and prosperous society.

Shrine of San Saturio, Soria. (left). A panoramic view of Ávila (right). Sanabria Lake, Zamora. (bottom)

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CASTILLA Y LEÓN. THE REAL LIFE