Activities in León and the surrounding areas
The city of León and the surrounding areas offer both locals and tourists a wide variety of activities that showcase the region’s cultural and natural wealth. In this section, we provide you with a sampling of the activities we find interesting, but there are many more. We believe that these activities are all an interesting complement to your time with us. And of course, they are completely optional.
León and its legends
Visit the city at night to see León from a very different perspective. The city’s legends and mysteries will teach you a bit of history that is not widely known outside the kingdom.
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Casa de botines
Built in 1892, this building harkens back to another time and place. Nowadays, however, it fits perfectly into the city’s diverse cultural landscape. Opened to the public recently, the Casa de botines has plenty of stories to tell.
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Valporquero caves
The Valporquero caves are a mere 30 minutes from León. Visitors can walk through the caves or opt for a more adrenaline-charged descent via the river. A vast underground world filled with lakes, falls, jumps and slides awaits.
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Hiking
Any weekend is a good time to enjoy a day of hiking through the countryside to see the many spectacular landscapes near León.
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Las Médulas
These small reddish hills nestled amongst green forests literally sparkle in the sunlight. The unique landscape of Las Médulas is the result of gold mining in mountains during Roman times, when water was used as the main source of power. This open pit mine was the largest in the Roman Empire and is unique to the Iberian Peninsula.
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León cathedral
One of a kind in Europe, this cathedral is an absolute must-see if you stay in León.
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San Isidoro museum
This museum might also be a must-see if you stay in León for a few days. Considered one of the finest examples of the Romanesque in Spain, San Isidoro is known as the Romanesque Sistine Chapel.
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Horseback riding
Horse-back riding is available just 20 minutes from León. Head out and enjoy some spectacular natural areas and scenery. An easy and simple getaway in nature.
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Hayedos
The Hayedos is a one-of-a-kind forest filled with fragile, yet well-maintained, century-old trees.
The complete walking trail is about 11 km long and is mainly flat.
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De tapas por León
One León’s main attractions is none other than its food culture. Think tapas, that quintessential Spanish concept. Tapas are such an integral part of the culture that both locals and tourists partake in the tradition. Words cannot replace the tapas experience…. Try it for yourself. Going for tapas is a very well-known and popular way to enjoy both the traditional and modern local food culture.
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