Luxury Holiday Property Rentals Castilla y Leon
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.
[more]If you are looking for glorious sunshine, stunning beaches or a family holiday in a villa with nightlife then Spain is the place to be! Renowned for its sultry and vibrant way of life Spain offers diversity in culture, language, attractions, history and architecture ensuring you will never be short of things to do.
Spain offers something special for everyone so if you're looking for more tranquil or secluded side of this magnificent country be sure to explore its breathtaking countryside, this is where you can go for days hearing only Spanish and find remote villages that have stood the test of time. The mountain ranges offer a beauty unsurpassed while the superb beaches of the Costa del Sol offer a fun-filled adventure.
Day times are filled with many sports from golf to water sports, excursions such as jeep safaris or day trips to historic places or for those who wish for a relaxing holiday, days by your private pool or find yourself a quiet spot on the beach and make the most of that summer holiday sun.
At night Spain springs to life with a feast of alternative nights, away from your villa you can enjoy restaurants that offer many styles of food from around the world along with excellent food. Bars and Nightclubs offer many themed nights and it would not be difficult to find something fitting to your mood. If you love to dance you have the night clubs or salsa dancing which is also very popular especially with the people. Bars and Tapas are easy to find and are often close to the beach (romantic tip) if you choose wisely you can often get the right table that allows dining or sup sangria whilst taking in that beautiful sunset on what will be then, an exotic horizon.
As for when you should visit Spain, this depends on what temperatures you find comfortable. Summer time is generally very hot, spring or autumn will provide you with a mixture where some days are very hot, some days are just warm. Winter usually provides comfortable weather for those who prefer to be fully dressed usually the older generation find this location perfect to escape the colder Northern countries, villas work especially well for this with added comfort on the winter's nights when it's a bit chilly. So given that there are many things to do having a base that has added luxury compared to package holidays, you can soon understand why people are choosing private villa rentals for when you need your own space (i.e. honeymoon) to relax along with the benefit of extra privacy.
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