Castile Leon: A Spanish alternative
Enchanting visitors with its medieval landscape and mouth-watering gastronomy, the region of Castile Leon (Castilla y León in Spanish) in Spain is exactly that; a bargain where each barrio reveals wonders to a curious traveller. During peak summer heat, the region is also cooler. Nonetheless, it enjoys good temperatures well into the autumn and is perfect for those booking a later break.
The north western region, on the doorstep of Madrid, offers holidaymakers the lure of ancient castles, gothic cathedrals and sites where Spanish writers of the golden age perfected their craft. You can marvel at, or stroll along, the top of the towering walls of Avila, take in the historic surroundings of Salamanca’s university, the third oldest in Europe, or just let your senses follow the seductive smells of Iberian hams and queso, escaping from tapas cafes in the winding backstreets. Indulging in high street shopping (relatively cheap for Irish visitors) in both cities is also rewarding.
