The largest region in the centre of Spain, which also borders Portugal, Castilla y Leon is taken up by a large elevated plain, which is hard to get to as it is surrounded by mountains! Although the capital of this region, Salamanca, is famous for its university.

If you’re looking for a city break that is a little different and offers great value, we’d recommend a visit. Packed with Spanish culture and history, yet quieter and slightly more off the beaten track than Barcelona, it is a city of beauty.

Provinces: Léon, Palencia, Burgos, Zamora, Valladolid, Segovia, Soria, Salamanca and Avila.

“En Salamanca estudiantes, en Medina plateros y en Ávila caballeros.”