Guide · Spain

Northern Castile Heritage

A route across monumental Castile and León ending in the extraordinary Roman mining landscape of Las Médulas.

4 days5 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Burgos cathedral

Burgos

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    Burgos Cathedral

    Explore one of Spain’s richest Gothic cathedrals, closely tied to Burgos and the Camino de Santiago.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current admission
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 2

León cathedral

León

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    León Cathedral

    Visit for luminous Gothic architecture and an exceptional concentration of stained glass.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 3

Salamanca

Salamanca

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    Plaza Mayor, Salamanca

    Use the arcaded square as the natural starting point for Salamanca’s historic centre, especially atmospheric at dusk.

    Duration
    45 minutes suggested
    Price
    Free public access; paid activities may apply
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    University of Salamanca

    See the famous Plateresque façade and historic university rooms in a city shaped by centuries of scholarship.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
    Price
    Free public access; paid activities may apply
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 4

Roman mining landscape

Las Médulas

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    Las Médulas

    Hike through a striking archaeological landscape where mining history and chestnut woods meet.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current admission
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information