Leon (province)

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Leon is a province in Castile-Leon, Spain.

Leon is the northwestern province in the region of Castile-Leon, and has over the years been the capital of a region in its own right. The landscape is varied, and includes some dramatic scenery in the west by Ponferrada and in the northern mountains bordering Asturias.

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Cities

Other destinations

  • Las Medulas - Spectacular scenery left from roman gold mining, see Ponferrada
  • Valencia de Don Juan - This town has a fine romantic castle that has half slipped into the River Esla that it used to guard.
  • La Bañeza - A small bustling town at the edge of the hills. Traffic here can be a problem.
  • Picos de Europa -

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Talk

Get in

Get around

The main roads are pretty good, but busy. The minor roads vary according to the population served. Especially in the more mountainous areas short distances on a map can take a long time.

See

Do

Eat

Drink

Get out

External links

  • www.elinvernal.com - Rural house at Picos de Europa zone.
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