Castilla Y Leon - Luxury

Known as the magical land of Castles, Castilla y Leon is the birthplace of the Castillian Spanish language and an area where legend, myth and beauty blend to offer an incredible luxury holiday vacation experience.

Take a private tour of Segovia's Moorish fortress while you are here. This castle was the inspiration for Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty castle and this area alone enjoys the distinction of having more castles than anywhere else in Europe. Arrange a tour of these castles while you are here.

The area of Castilla y Leon has many beautiful cities that have earned World Heritage status along the Santiago Way, which is the famous pilgrims' trail on its way to Santiago de Compostela.

Once a defense for the Christians against the Moorish invaders in the 8th and 9th centuries the ancient kingdom of Castilla holds a number of historical and cultural points of significance for tourists.

El Cid el Campeador was born nearby in Burgos and his coffin is laid to rest in the beautiful 13th century cathedral here, which is also a World Heritage site in Castilla Leon.

Come to see the site of the Roman Empire's biggest gold mine at Las Medulas and another World Heritage listing. One of the greatest architectural wonders of the world is in Segovia with the ancient Roman aqueduct that is held together without any mortar. Finally, the city of Salamanca offers the oldest university in Spain and was founded in 1218 by King Alfonso IX.

Enjoy the local wineries while in the Castilla y Leon area. You can see the Abadia Retuerta, which was established in 1996 and won “Best Red Wine of the World” in the international wine challenge in London in 2005. Enjoy a number of fine wines when you tour the area, including the immediate Pago Negralada or the Pago Valdebellon, which spends two years in oak before drank.

Enjoy a luxury holiday property while in the Castilla y Leon area. You can find villas with a private pool and outdoor BBQ area or additional amenities like a personal maid service for an additional fee. Ask for houses or apartments with a sauna or Jacuzzi for a wonderful escape after a fulfilling day in the Castilla y Leon region.