These rivers enter the Atlantic in Portugal. The development of tourism in this region has had a tremendous impact on the economy, providing employment for the many people migrating from the countryside to the capital cities of the provinces. Agriculture is still important, including wheat, sugar beet and potatoes alongside animal husbandry and forestry in the mountainous areas. Castilla La Vieja was so-named because of the many castles built there in the eighth and ninth centuries more than in total by Christians in their defence against the Moorish invaders.
Even before these times, though, Atapuerca, near Burgos, was the site at which fossils from the earliest known hominids in Europe were discovered, along with stone tools dated at more than , years old. Constructed with 20, stones, it was still supplying the city with water during the 20th century. Other interesting historical footnotes concerning the area include the history of Valladolid, which was an insignificant village until the eleventh century but then became the home of the Kings of Castilla and capital of the Kingdom of Spain until and then again from until Alfonso, the learned, encouraged, from his base in Toledo, scholars to write works in Castilian and also to translate the major religious, scientific, historical and literary texts into the language.
As the catholic kingdoms began to dominate Spain, the language spread until it was declared to be the national language by Ferdinand and Isabella. It represented the first textbook which attempted to define the grammar of a language in Europe and helped cement the importance of Castilian Spanish. All of the provincial capitals have regular and fast train services from the capital and the high speed AVE service links Madrid with Valladolid in just 65 minutes.
There is also a network of excellent roads criss-crossing the region, including the main roads from Madrid to the north and north west coasts, the A1 and A6. As in all of Spain, local bus services enable you to visit the smaller towns easily and cheaply, in air-conditioned, modern buses.
Rainfall in the central lands can be between mm and mm whereas in the mountains it is far higher, with snow often permanent. Festivals: The Easter celebrations at Valladolid are famed throughout Spain, notably the Good Friday procession in which 28 elaborately crafted tableaux are paraded around the town. In June at Manrique in Soria, there is a traditional fire walking festival in which you can redeem your sins. Be careful, though, as apparently only locals can do this safely.
This takes place on the Sunday after Corpus Christi and involves a man jumping over mattresses on which babies are lying. This prevents them, bizarrely, from not only illnesses but also getting hernias — presumably he has them all instead!
Zamora is a medieval town of great beauty with some fine Romanesque churches, a cathedral with an impressive Byzantine dome and the eighth century Visigothic church of San Pedro de la Nave nearby.
The winters are quite long and cold, and the summers can be hot. However, with its inland position a visit to the beach involves at least a day trip. That said, many enjoy this climate for winter sports and the mild summer temperatures in comparison to other regions like Andalusia or nearby Castile La Mancha.
Famous dishes include cochonillo roast suckling pig , roast lamb, morcilla de Burgos a black pudding made with rice and sopa castillana a soup made of bread and garlic.
The city itself is monumental, and in its surroundings there are innumerable castles. It is said that in Valladolid the most correct Castilian Spanish is spoken. Soria In Soria, located at Duero river, you should pay special attention to the magnificent Romanesque churches. Palencia Palencia is a medieval town with outstanding Romanesque monuments.
Among the major attractions are the beautiful cathedral and the interesting archaeological museum. Cuisine The cuisine of Castile and Leon borders between traditional recipes, which keep intact original dishes and ingredients, and the newly designed cuisine that prevails in most European countries.
Due to the large geographical area and, crucially, the landscape and cultural diversity of the region, the variety of popular recipes is very great. Each County has its particular cuisine that has at least two or three generations of tradition. Dishes such as baked trout remain unchanged since there creation years ago.
This is a feature that characterizes the strength of the cuisine of Castile and Leon. Specialities of the cuisine of Castile and Leon include roast lamb, suckling pig trout and goat dishes. Fresh beef and veal, are also popular, as the pastures of Castile and Leon support the largest cattle stocks in Spain, and retain many of the indigenous breeds.
Many local sausages and cheeses are produced. Game birds and domestic fowl make up the ingredients of many dishes too. The cuisine of Castile and Leon also embraces frog legs, snails, beef jerky, horse meat and a long list of vegetables.
Climate The dominant climate in Castile and Leon is a typically continental Mediterranean one. In the mountains this means cooler weather.
The region benefits from ample annual rainfall, and is very productive in agricultural terms. The mountains can be quite snowy in the winter, and there are several ski resorts. The Duero Valley has long fine summers, perfect for wine production. On the higher plains summer temperatures soar. Things to do while you are here. See all articles. Rural Active Holidays in Spain When looking for an active holiday in rural Spain, you will combine fine culture with healthy living and stunning views We've got you covered!
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