León is considered to be one of the ten most romantic cities in Spain thanks mainly to itshistoric centre, full of narrow streets, squares and specially sheltered corners where you can enjoy a stroll with your loved one.
In fact, one of its best-known areas is called the Romantic Quarter and it is easy to see why as many couples choose to walk through its Gothic and Renaissance areas or have a wine in some of the more popular taverns. It is a perfect place for the best romantic photograph. Other popular plans for couples are enjoying the sunset in some of the province natural pots, where the viewpoints have become a special place to watch the sun go down, or dining in a high-rise restaurant where you can continue to absorb the city from the sky, with good company and under the starlight.
Selection of romantic plans
León offers a variety of romantic plans thanks to its stunning natural landscapes, where the sunsets are famous, and a historic medieval city with magical places to explore with your partner.
A walk along the walls of León
The city walls of León are a mixture of a beautiful sunset and a historic place with a special essence. In fact, it is one of the favourite places for strolling as a couple, especially when thesun goes down, and a good way to end the day. The surviving sections of that defensive tructure are at Avenida de los Cubos, Avenida Ramón y Cajal and the prison gate at thePlaza del Espolón and the remains are at Avenida de la Independencia and Calle de las Cercas.
Leon´s romantic Quarter
Narrow streets and small squares criss-cross a historic layout that hides in its corners beautiful settings where couples can enjoy romantic views and wonderful photos, now that we live in the age of Instagram. It is very common to see couples in the area strolling or drinking a good Bierzo wine in some of the small romantic taverns. Moreover, in this
Romantic Quarter is the Parque del Cid, a very special place chosen by many couples to propose or promise eternal love, and not only among tourists, but also among the locals themselves, who end up proposing on one knee in this beautiful setting.
High-rise dining
The rooftop of the Hotel Barceló Conde Luna is home to the Nimú restaurant. It has one the best views of the whole city of León and, above all, of the cathedral, thanks to its glass walls. Located on the tenth floor of this beautiful building, it is one of the trendiest and most romantic places to celebrate a dinner with your loved one, perhaps because you think you are closer to the stars than ever before..
Las Médulas during sunset
León is a province full of magical landscapes such as Las Médulas, with its reddish mountains carved out by the Romans to extract gold from the area, which blend in with the green of its trees. Many of its viewpoints, such as Orellán, offer spectacular views at sunset and many couples come at that time of day to enjoy the light and shadow effects created by the sun as it sets over the mountains of this World Heritage Natural Monument..
Visit a spa
Spending a few hours or a few days at a spa in the province is a good way of relaxing as a couple. The Caldas de Luna spa, located in the heart of the Biosphere Reserve in the Luna Valley, is one of the best proposals for wellness and health that can be made in a plan for two. Its attic rooms retain all the charm of a mountain area that invites you to bathe and relax in a very romantic atmosphere.
Stargazing in Paradilla de Gordón
Paradilla de Gordón is a perfect place where you can see all the constellations in the sky and even a planet since it is far from noise and light pollution and just 35 kilometres from León in the municipality of Pola de Gordón. This is not a very common phenomenon nowadays. The León Astronomy Association carries out guided activities with telescopes at certain times of the year. If you prefer more privacy, you can visit it on your own. The idea is to enjoy an open, clear and bright sky, i.e. a perfect and very romantic plan.
Where to stay in León
There are many accommodation options in León but, to continue enjoying the romantic places in the historic centre, it is best to choose a room with a view. The four-star Barceló León Conde Luna is one of the best options as its rooftop is home to the Nimú restaurant, a romantic hotel with views of León Cathedral. You can also go down to the ground floor and enjoy its varied breakfast buffet or the Casa Mando restaurant.
Another romantic option in León is the Occidental León Alfonso V, also a four-star hotel. Located in the historic city centre, its enormous dome rising to the eighth floor is an impressive place to continue enjoying a couple's plan.
