Things to do in León with kids
What to see in the city of León: Nine not-to-be-missed places
The city of León and the province of the same name are a first-rate destination in inland Spain. The history, geography and heritage of this illustrious city and its surrounding area are a treasure to be visited and cherished by everyone. In this article, we focus on what you must see on any visit to León, so that you don’t miss a thing on your next trip.
The Guzmanes Palace, León’s Renaissance jewel
Visiting the Guzmanes Palace is enjoying the stately endeavour of a nobleman from León who demolished the city walls to build this Renaissance jewel.
San Isidoro de León: the Royal Pantheon of the ancient kingdom
The Royal Collegiate Basilica of San Isidoro, which dates back more than 1000 years, is one of León’s most recognisable historic monuments. Discover its treasures and learn what you can expect to find during a visit.
Where to eat in León for tapas or something more formal
In a city such as León, where bars and restaurants are so important for social life, you cannot miss the opportunity to enjoy some of its most traditional dishes and the most modern cuisine.
León’s traditional food: from a stew eaten backwards to convent pastries
Generally speaking, León’s traditional food is fairly hearty and protein-based. And it is easy to see why when you visit in winter. But the local cuisine is also very diverse in terms of ingredients and, of course, very discerning when it comes to flavour combinations.
Visiting León with kids: legends, magical mountains and a chocolate museum
León is a perfect province to visit with kids as they can relive legends of knights and moles, discover magical caves and traverse impressive routes.