SPAIN UNIQUE CASTILLA AND LEON NORTH |
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EXPERIENCE 4 NIGHTS 5 DAYS Castile and Leon North Valladolid Palencia Burgos World Heritage Sites |
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Castile and Leon North is one of the regions with more World Heritage Sites in Spain. A group of cities, buildings and monuments create a region full of beauty and charm. Valladolid, Palencia and Burgos are three of the cities with this designation. In addition, the Burgos Cathedral is the only Spanish cathedral that has been declared a World Heritage Site. Discover this unique land full of beauty and culture. |
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The largest museum in the world is alive. Castilla y Leon . |
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HOTELS VALLADOLID 2 nights |
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Hotel Castilla Termal Spa of Olmedo
Erected on the ruins of the 12th century ancient convent of Sancti Spiritus, the Hotel Castilla Termal Spa of Olmedo is a thermal resort , comprised by 3 buildings which combine the uniqueness of the ancient Mudejar-Convent with two modern premises fully integrated.
The restaurant is specialised in creative cuisine, prepared with the products of the land; besides the cloakroom, winery, library, playroom, outdoor pool, paddle court, private garden and a modern spa. |
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Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine In 1145, the marriage of aristrocracy and piety brought about the abbey when the Lord of Valladolid's daughter Doña Mayor donated "terras et vineas" to the church. Abadía Santa Maria de Retuerta was built for the Premonstratensian Order. Baroque-Romanesque in style, it has a classic Benedictine layout of church, cloister, refectory, chapterhouse and hospedería. It is one of only two such abbeys to have survived the destruction wrought by Napoleon and is a treasured Spanish cultural heritage site.
The recent abbey renovation respects the integrity of 1000 years of history. The original monastic uses of rooms were maintained, the Romanesque-Baroque architecture conserved, not altered. Opulent new furnishings, lighting and climate control make modern guests feel at home without compromise to the ancient.
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Hotel Residencia Real Castillo de Curiel
Every guest room in the hotel is personalized and dedicated to a historical personage who lived or was proprietor of the castle in the Middle Ages. Along with the keys when our guests check-in they receive a short history of these historical figures.
Our delicate and exquisite service will make your stay unforgettable: fruit assortment and welcome cocktail, generous breakfast buffet, 24 hour room service. |
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El Convento de Mave Located in Santa María de Mave within the Palentina Mountains, this elegant hotel is set in a restored 12th century monastery. It offers a pretty courtyard, gardens and free internet connection. The heated rooms at El Convento de Mave feature elegant décor. All feature a TV and private bathroom. Super rooms offer a rain-effect shower and a unique sound and lighting system. El Convento de Mave serves a continental breakfast daily and its gourmet restaurant offers traditional, regional dishes made with local produce. The Zenobio Bar provides the perfect setting to relax and enjoy local wines. |
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Posada Santa María la Real It is a restored 17th-century monastery in Aguilar de Campoó, in northern Castilla-León. It offers free Wi-Fi and has an on-site museum and restaurant.All rooms at the Posada Santa María la Real have all retain features such as a terra cotta floor and wooden beams, as well as antique furniture. The hotel’s buffet restaurant serves a variety of quality dishes from both traditional and modern cuisine. The Posada has its own gardens, including a picnic area with tables and chairs. There is also a museum which looks at the Romanesque history of the area and the monastery itself. |
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The NH Collection Palacio de Burgos Formerly known as NH Palacio de la Merced, the hotel is in the heart of Burgos, by the River Arlanzón and a few minutes’ walk from the UNESCO-protected cathedral. The building itself is every bit as impressive as the setting – a magnificent Gothic creation built in the 16th and 17th centuries. |
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The Landa This family-run hotel features a heated outdoor swimming pool, a seasonal indoor pool and rooms decorated by Pascua Ortega. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. All rooms at Landa are individually styled and equipped with a flat-screen TV and CD player. Bathrooms include Molton Brown, Bvlgari or Penhaligon toiletries. Guests can enjoy classic Castillian cuisine at the hotel restaurant. There is also a bar, open all day serving drinks and snacks. Breakfast can be served in the room, on the porch or by the pool. Every day, at noon, The Landa offers a range of classic pastries and cakes, freshly baked each morning. |
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L & C Stay includes: - Accommodation in the room of your choice. - Breakfast for two in your room or buffet. - Welcome Pack from L & C. - Possibility of afternoon checkout (subject to availability). |
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VALLADOLID Art and History CITY TOUR |
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Valladolid played a prominent role in the history of Spain, it was here that King Fernando and Queen Isabel married in 1469 and it served as venue of the Spanish Court in several occasions during the Middle and Modern Ages. It was also a meeting point for explorers, such as Fernando de Magallanes who came here to discuss their navigation plans, it was the city of residence of Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quijote, and the place where Christopher Columbus died. Valladolid was a city of kings, queens and prominent figures of the Spanish history. History has left an imprint in the city which is visible in its architectural diversity. |
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VALLADOLID Wine & Vineyard The area of Valladolid in Castile-León is known around the world for its famous wines; if you like the world of vineyard, here’s your spot. Here you will find wines from the five Designation of Origin regions: Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Cigales, Toro and Tierra de León, with red, white and rosé wines. Sounds enticing, right? |
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BODEGAS PRADO OLMEDO
Its wines have taken the name of a place name: Monastery of San Miguel. This recreates the historical memory of the people and collects the fundamental contributions that have favored the cultivation of vines in these lands of the Ribera del Duero.
Currently Bodegas Prado de Olmedo wants to recreate the rural history of this town creating some wines that are worthy of their history and their name. You will taste the care and dedication of its exquisite wines, produced in modern facilities according to the time and aged in a park of 300 American and French oak barrels. |
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THE FIRST BOOK VILLAGE IN SPAIN Valladolid Urueña "Villa del Libro" (Book Village) in Spain. Following the tradition of several European countries like Belgium, France or Holland, Spain has created its own Book Village in a charming environment: when you get to Urueña you will be surrounded by a wall, a castle and beautiful churches like La Asunción and La Anunciada. A trip to the past that also takes you through the history of culture. You might be wondering, what exactly is this Book Village? In the streets of this town you will find 12 bookshops selling old or out of print books, where interesting activities take place. |
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PALENCIA “unknown beauty” CITY TOUR |
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Palencia lived its period of greatest splendour in the Middle Ages. During the reign of Alfonso VIII, the capital became a royal residence and in 1208 the first Spanish university was founded here.The city is watched over by the imposing sculpture of Cristo del Otero which, standing 20 metres tall, dominates the area from one of the hills surrounding the city. Calle Mayor, Palencia's main thoroughfare, is the backbone of the city running north to south and boasts distinguished façades and few great shops. To one side of this major road stands the arcaded Main Square, the site of the façades of the City Hall, from the 19th century, and the church of San Francisco, a Franciscan building from the 13th century. The surrounding streets lead towards the “unknown beauty”, which is how Palencia's Cathedral (14th century) is known. The austerity of its Gothic façade conceals a wealth of art inside. Among its most prized treasures are a valuable plateresque reredos (16th century) and the crypt of San Antolín, with remains of the Romanesque and Visigothic temples which stood on the same spot centuries earlier. Last, inside the cloister, a visit can be made to the Cathedral Museum, which contains works by painters such as El Greco and Zurbarán. |
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The northern Palencia is a rural area full of Romanesque, surprises and mysteries. Its nature is influenced by the Cantabrian mountain range, forming a karst relief of great interest. Hence the beauty of its landscape and geology, particularly in the area of "the nuts" which are like a little enchanted city; the magic of Peña Amaya, with its fort, abandoned village and splendid landscape from which it is contemplated. Historical events indicate that this is a "vortex of energy," we may find the reason on this occasion. The 4x4 routes also run through one of the most emblematic Palentino northern valleys, and inaccessible because of the sensitivity of the ecosystem, the Valle de Pineda. Located within the Natural Park of Fuentes Carrionas and through stunning scenery following the upward course of the river Carrión, with plenty of mud pools and various technical but not too spectacular for the beauty of the environment wading. |
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Gastronomy and surrounding area Romanesque route of Palencia. |
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The excellent ingredients produced in the province, an itinerary which allows you to see the rich medieval heritage which arose in many cases around the Pilgrim's Road to Santiago de Compostela. More than fifty buildings are preserved almost intact, outstanding among them is the monastery of Santa María, in Aguilar de Campoo. In the town of Carrión de los Condes you will find beautiful buildings such as the convent of Santa Clara (13th century) and the churches of Santa María del Camino and Santiago. Other Romanesque buildings which can be visited on this route are the church of San Martín(Frómista), the hermitage of San Pelayo (Perazancas), the church of Santa Eufemia (Olmos de Ojeda) or the monastery of Santa María de Mave, basis of Palencia's culinary tradition. Among the most emblematic dishes are lechazo asado (roast lamb) and pichón estofado (stewed pigeon). The vegetables and garden products of the fertile fields are used to make tasty vegetable stews. Other specialities of the region are pork products, Saldaña beans and sheep's cheese. To round a meal off, you could try the famous biscuits from Aguilar de Campoo, the sweets from Osorno or leche frita (made from milk, eggs, flour and sugar). Not forgetting to accompany any of these dishes with the excellent Designation of Origin Cigales wines. |
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BURGOS World Heritage CITY TOUR . |
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The architectural masterpiece of Burgos is the cathedral, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Erected on top a Romanesque temple, the cathedral was built following a Norman French Gothic model. The filigree work in the spires of the towers and in the exterior of the High Constable Chapel, are some of the masterpieces found in this cathedral. Such beauty and incredible genius lead to a long list of exceptional works of art in its interior, beautiful examples of civil architecture. The most remarkable house, however, is Casa del Cordón, where the Catholic Monarchs received Christopher Columbus after he returned from his second trip to the New World. To both ends of the historic quarter of Burgos you will find important buildings. In the west end lays the Royal Monastery of Huelgas Reales, with an impressive Gothic cloister and the famous Chapel of Saint James the Apostle. East of the capital, in the Carthusian monastery of Miraflores, is an amazing polychromatic reredos, among other works of art. The legend says this reredos was plated with the first shipment of gold that arrived after the Discovery of America. |
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Bodegas Valduero in Ribera del Duero Burgos heartwarming experience |
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It was one of the first wineries to be incorporated into the D.O. Ribera del Duero and is situated in the village of Gumiel de Mercado, within the province of Burgos, an area where some of the best grapes in Ribera del Duero are grown. We are also probably the highest winery in the region at 840m (2,750 ft).The red wines we make here are all 100% Tinto Fino and the grapes come from our own gobelet vineyards, planted using a 2,60m x 1,15m formation. Vineyard age ranges from 12 to over 40 years old and the vines are very low yielding. The root stock has graft cuttings from a vineyard of indigenous vines over 100 years old. The soil is mainly clay, with limestone and some sandy patches.We use traditional cultivation techniques and only natural organic fertilizer. We do not irrigate and our yields are between 1.500kg/ha and 4.700kg/ha. All our grapes are harvested by hand in small crates. |
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Service L & C includes: Personal transfer from your home to airport Personal transfer from airport to hotel Private City Tours whit oficial guide Private chauffeur L & C Personal assistant 24 Hours L & C conexion WhatsApp in English |
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Leisure & Care Spain Unique "Tailor-made Travel. Just for you" |
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