Castilla y León is often called the cradle of Spain for good reason. Medieval kingdoms took shape here. Some of Europe’s oldest universities taught here. Pilgrims, poets, monarchs, monks, shepherds and winemakers all left their mark. The result is a region that feels less like a single destination and more like an open-air museum, spread across mountains, river valleys, walled cities and quiet villages. Step onto the high plateau of northern Spain and the pace changes. The li
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