Both the city of León and its surroundings are home to countless places worth visiting. This city is home to neighbourhoods steeped in history as well as monuments that have been declared World Heritage Sites. Are you really going to miss it? Read all about what to see in León!
If you have your own means of transport or have no problem using public transport to get around León, we recommend you visit some of the nearby towns that are bound to leave you speechless:
As well as walking and visiting some of the magical places in this city, you cannot leave without sampling its gastronomy!
Here are a few typical dishes that you simply have to try when in León. Remember! To really discover a city is to also discover its typical cuisine.
You're in luck! You can travel to León both by AVE (high-speed) and by Larga Distance (long distance) train, enjoying all the amenities offered by Renfe. Sometimes, travelling by car can get tedious and tiring, which is why at Renfe, we offer you the best and most competitive prices on the market. So what are you waiting for to get your tickets and visit the beautiful city of León? Let us make your journey easier for you!
When travelling to León by AVE (high-speed) or Larga Distancia (long distance) train, discover Casa Botines at the best price: showing your AVE (high-speed) or Larga Distancia (long distance) ticket at the museum's ticket office, you get 50% off the ticket price. Consult all the conditions to get your ticket for half price.
There is no excuse for not travelling by train. Get your tickets in advance and customise your trip however best suits you with our Básico, Elige and Prémium tickets. With a variety of discounts: 8% for groups, 25% for seniors, 30% for young people, 40% for children and up to 50% for large families, always at the best price available. Travel comfortably, quickly and cheaply.
Casa Botines is one of Antoni Gaudí's masterpieces and a visit is essential for anybody spending time in León. This is a building that combines art, history and architecture, and where the magic of the great Catalan architect can be seen all around, including in the vaults, the wrought iron columns, the stained glass windows of the first floor, the wooden and wrought iron staircases or the towers.
The Museum explores the history of the fascinating building, the figure of Antonio Gaudí and the art and paintings of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, with works by Francisco de Goya, Salvador Dalí, Ramón Casas y Carbó, Raimundo de Madrazo, Joaquín Sorolla or José Gutiérrez Solana, to name just a few.
Furthermore information about the Gaudí Casa Botines Museum.
The Camino Olvidado a Santiago was a pilgrim route frequently used in the Middle Ages, running between Bilbao and Villafranca del Bierzo, where it connects with the French Way, and was almost entirely forgotten about... Now it's your turn to rediscover it.
Remember that the metric gauge trains in León bring you closer to the start and end points of several stages of this Camino from stations including Guardo, Puente Almuney, Cistierna, Boñar, La Vecilla, La Valcueva. Choose to travel by train for the quickest, safest and most sustainable option.
Considered one of the oldest routes, the Camino Olvidado is packed with unique beauty that offers pilgrims a variety of experiences. Culture, history and nature all in one.
The nature for which Palencia is known, as well as its Romanesque churches, León and its incredible landscapes, declared Biosphere Reserves, the Bierzo Valley and its unique character, all this and much more is awaiting for you on the Camino Olvidado.
Read on and discover the Camino Olvidado with Renfe.