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Famous for its many castles and monuments, Leon is
the largest province of Spain and is located in the
region of Castile-Leon.
Set on an enormous plateau, its many landscapes, natural
parks and mountainous areas makes it an ideal place
for trout fishing (that draws many tourists from far
and wide).
In Leon city, take a stroll through the old town set
on a riverside, enveloped by the remains of the medieval
ramparts that offer a bustling market and many tranquil
places to laze around.
It is never out of season for a memorable sojourn to
Leon, boasting an impressive annual calendar packed
with festivals of all hues and shades. San Juan y San
Pedro and Semana Santa, the major festivals of León
are worth checking out.
The spectacular remains left from Roman gold mining
at Las Medulas in Carucedo and the romantic castle that
slips into the River Esla at the town of Valencia de
Don Juan are must see destinations
Savour an array of mouth watering Leonese cuisine including
smoked beef (cecina), the hard hitting garlic soup and
the superb variant of blood sausage of morcilla.
The important cities include the capital city of Leon,
Astorga, Ponferrada and Sahagun.
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