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CASTILE-LEÓN ESSENTIAL: MEDIEVAL MASTERPIECE 16-DAY JOURNEY

Medieval ramparts stand guard solid, Gothic spires pierce the sky, wine flows down golden slopes. Castile has it all.

≈ 19
Days
1537
Km
16
Stops
📖 9 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Salamanca, Zamora, Las Médulas, Burgos, Orbaneja del Castillo, Frías, Segovia, Ávila. A journey through medieval Castile and León.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Salamanca

rose cathedral university centuries

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Day 1
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Discover

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Old town of Salamanca and Plaza Mayor
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Cathedral of Salamanca
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Next stop
Distance: 94 km
Travel time: 1h52
2
Day

Arribes Del Duero

terrace vineyard gorge river

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Day 2
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Viewpoints over the gorges of Arribes del Duero natural park
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Activities

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Walk on the trails above the Duero river
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Next stop
Distance: 74 km
Travel time: 1h29
3
Day

Zamora

romanesque fortress medieval stone

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Day 3
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Historic center and ramparts of Zamora
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Romanesque cathedral of Zamora
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Next stop
Distance: 176 km
Travel time: 3h32
4
Day

Las Medulas

rust gold mining earth

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Day 4
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Ancient Roman mining site of Las Medulas
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Activities

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Climb to a viewpoint on the red rock peaks
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Next stop
Distance: 26 km
Travel time: 32min
5
Day

Penalba De Santiago

monastery sacred ground mountaintop

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Day 5
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Discover

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Village of Penalba de Santiago
2
Valley of Silence around Penalba de Santiago
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Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance: 301 km
Travel time: 6h02
6
Day

Burgos

gothic cathedral heaven soaring

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Cathedral of Burgos
2
Walk in the old town of Burgos
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Next stop
Distance: 66 km
Travel time: 1h19
7
Day

Orbaneja Del Castillo

waterfall stone cascade white

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Day 7
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Discover

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Waterfall of Orbaneja del Castillo
2
Belvedere on the Nervion falls
3
Las Pisas Waterfall
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Activities

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Hiking in the gorges and forests of Las Merindades
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Next stop
Distance: 44 km
Travel time: 52min
8
Day

Frias

clifftop fortress crown dominate

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Day 8
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Discover

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Frias Castle
2
Medieval streets of Frias
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Next stop
Distance: 46 km
Travel time: 55min
9
Day

Puentedey

stone bridge arch span

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Day 9
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Natural bridge and village of Puentedey
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Next stop
Distance: 78 km
Travel time: 1h33
10
Day

Las Tuerces

rock wind sculpted formation

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10 photos
Day 10
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Discover

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Karst labyrinth of Las Tuerces
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Activities

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Hiking above the Horadada canyon
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Next stop
Distance: 186 km
Travel time: 3h44
11
Day

Laguna Negra Urbion

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Day 11
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Walking loop to the Laguna Negra de Urbion
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Next stop
Distance: 43 km
Travel time: 52min
12
Day

Calatanazor

medieval history wall crown

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Day 12
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Discover

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Fortified village of Calatanazor
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Sabinar de Calatanazor
3
Karst spring of the Fuentona de Muriel
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Next stop
Distance: 178 km
Travel time: 3h34
13
Day

Pedraza

perfect preserve village stone

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Day 13
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Discover

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Historic center and Plaza Mayor of Pedraza
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Castle of Pedraza
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Next stop
Distance: 117 km
Travel time: 2h21
14
Day

Segovia

aqueduct castle roman beauty

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Day 14
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Roman Aqueduct of Segovia
2
Alcazar of Segovia
3
Cathedral of Segovia
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Next stop
Distance: 43 km
Travel time: 51min
15
Day

Avila

fortress circle medieval wall

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Day 15
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Walls of Avila
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Old town within the walls of Avila
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Next stop
Distance: 65 km
Travel time: 1h18
16
Day

Sierra De Gredos

alpine wilderness peak mountain

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Day 16
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Hiking in the Sierra de Gredos from the Plataforma de Gredos

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❓ Frequently asked questions

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 15 and 23 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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