Guidebook for Valderrey
Sightseeing
An unexpected surprise to find a large cathedral in Astorga. This city was originally the Capital city of the Province before this was moved to León, decades ago.
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La Catedral de Santa María de Astorga
s/n Plaza de la CatedralAn unexpected surprise to find a large cathedral in Astorga. This city was originally the Capital city of the Province before this was moved to León, decades ago.
A must see in Astorga. Architected by Gaudi himself for the Bishop. An out of the way find and not busy to gain access to the Palace to view its beautiful interior.
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Episcopal Palace
15 Pl. Eduardo de CastroA must see in Astorga. Architected by Gaudi himself for the Bishop. An out of the way find and not busy to gain access to the Palace to view its beautiful interior.
A must see to view this from the top by driving through Orellán, parking and then a 600-700m walk up a steep-ish hill for the spectatular views.
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Las Médulas
A must see to view this from the top by driving through Orellán, parking and then a 600-700m walk up a steep-ish hill for the spectatular views.
Fabulous lead-light / stained-glass windows in rounded form, especially when bathed in sunlight. An audio tour in multiple languages is available and worthwhile.
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Catedral de León
s/n Plaza ReglaFabulous lead-light / stained-glass windows in rounded form, especially when bathed in sunlight. An audio tour in multiple languages is available and worthwhile.
Some of the most spectacular ceilings you will find in the area or perhaps Spain as a whole ! Worth a visit
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Colegiata de san Isidoro
5 Plaza Santo MartinoSome of the most spectacular ceilings you will find in the area or perhaps Spain as a whole ! Worth a visit
The Spanish travel from miles around to see this museum. We have had guests from Barcelona and Madrid specifically visit the area for this museum
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MUSAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Castilla y Leon
24 Av. de los Reyes LeonesesThe Spanish travel from miles around to see this museum. We have had guests from Barcelona and Madrid specifically visit the area for this museum
Market on Saturday mornings on the banks of the River with a backdrop of the Knights Templar Castle.
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Ponferrada
Market on Saturday mornings on the banks of the River with a backdrop of the Knights Templar Castle.
Cruz de Fierro
Deeply emotional site, Cruz de Ferro, the highest point in Camino de Santiago.
12th centuary village and well preserved, still standing wall. Roman bridge. Monastery ruins to visit in the surrounds.
Mansilla de las Mulas
12th centuary village and well preserved, still standing wall. Roman bridge. Monastery ruins to visit in the surrounds.
largest galacial Lake in Europe. Many small beaches of white sand nestled between high mountain peaks
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Sanabria Lake
largest galacial Lake in Europe. Many small beaches of white sand nestled between high mountain peaks
Cueva de Valporquero
Carretera de Valporquero de Torio a FelmínCaving, waterfall nearby
Food Scene
Less than 7km from a-ti, is the main square of Astorga where there are restuarants dotted around the entire Plaza. Good eating here at all the restuarants
Plaza España
Plaza EspañaLess than 7km from a-ti, is the main square of Astorga where there are restuarants dotted around the entire Plaza. Good eating here at all the restuarants
Plaza Torres de Omaña
Plaza Torres de OmañaTapas restaurants / cafes
Shopping
streets of shops and restuarants in a cobble-stone setting as you would expect in an old walled city
Calle Ancha
Calle Anchastreets of shops and restuarants in a cobble-stone setting as you would expect in an old walled city
Everything Else
Wine region known for the grape variety Prieto Picudo, used traditionally for Rosé wines but more recently branched out into producing superb red and white wines which are exported. Also a wine museum
Valdevimbre
Wine region known for the grape variety Prieto Picudo, used traditionally for Rosé wines but more recently branched out into producing superb red and white wines which are exported. Also a wine museum
El Bierzo
Wine area known for its red wine grape variety, Mencia.
Tabuyo del Monte
Honey museum, Roman bridge, Reservoir
Filiel
pectroglyphs