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CASTILE-LEÓN: GOTHIC CATHEDRALS AND ROMANESQUE GLORY

Gothic spires soar to dizzying heights, stained glass blazes medieval color, Romanesque arches stand silent. Castile-León is cathedral country.

≈ 6
Days
536
Km
5
Stops
📖 3 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Covarrubias and its manor houses, Burgos cathedral, Frómista Romanesque church, León and its stained glass, Gaudí's episcopal palace in Astorga. Castile and León, Spain's historic heart.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Covarrubias

manor street quiet heritage

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Day 1
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Discover

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Half-timbered houses and Fernán González tower.
2
Collegiate Church of San Cosme y San Damián.
3
Walk along the Arlanza.
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Activities

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Tasting of local cheeses and wines.
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Short hiking loop around the town.
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Photo of the facades at sunset.
2
Day

Burgos

gothic cathedral soaring spire

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Day 2
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Discover

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Burgos Cathedral (UNESCO).
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Paseo del Espolón and Arco de Santa María.
3
Burgos Castle — viewpoint.
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Activities

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Tasting of morcilla and lechazo.
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Walk along the Arlanzón.
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Visit to the Museum of Human Evolution.
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Next stop
Distance: 203 km
Travel time: 4h03
3
Day

Fromista

romanesque pilgrimage church simple

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Day 3
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Discover

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San Martín Church — pure Romanesque art.
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Locks of the Castile Canal.
3
Parish museum.
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Activities

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Bike ride along the canal.
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Waterfowl observation.
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Picnic in the shade of the poplars.
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Distance: 99 km
Travel time: 1h59
4
Day

Leon

stained glass vaults medieval

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Day 4
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Discover

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León Cathedral — grandiose stained glass windows.
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San Isidoro Basilica and royal pantheon.
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Gaudí's Casa Botines.
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Activities

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Tapas route in the Barrio Húmedo.
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Visit to MUSAC (contemporary art).
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Walk on the ramparts.
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Next stop
Distance: 56 km
Travel time: 1h07
5
Day

Astorga

bishop palace eccentric modern

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Day 5
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Discover

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Gaudí's Episcopal Palace.
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Astorga Cathedral.
3
Chocolate Museum.
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Activities

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Mantecadas tasting.
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Walk on the Camino de Santiago.
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Coffee on Plaza Mayor.
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Next stop
Distance: 178 km
Travel time: 3h34

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, mild temperatures, blooming landscapes, ideal for sightseeing, moderate crowds, excellent value.

Fall (September-October): Comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, harvest season, perfect beach weather, cultural activities, good prices.

Summer (July-August): Hottest weather, peak beach season, highest prices, very crowded, festival season, intense heat inland.

Winter (November-March): Mild temperatures south, cooler north, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cultural attractions, ski season Pyrenees.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 5 and 7 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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