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 Castilla y Leon is not only the biggest region in Spain, but also the largest region in all of Europe! Titled the magical “Land of Castles”, the region is famous for its medieval history, impressive cathedrals, monasteries, and beautiful castles. In fact, Castilla y Leon is home to more medieval castles than anywhere else in Europe! This famous region also offers natural parks with woods of oaks and cork-oats.  Places to See in Castilla y Leon:  Things To Do:  Food and Weather:
 * Castilla y Leon: A Great Place to Visit! **
 *  Near the city of Leon, you can visit the site of the Roman Empire’s biggest gold mines.
 *  The amazing Roman aqueduct running through Segovia is one of the region’s greatest architectural wonders. It has stood for 2,000 years, and is one of the best-preserved aqueducts in the world. In fact, it is still used today!
 *  The gorgeous city of Salamanca is home to Spain’s oldest university, which was founded in 1281 by King Alfonzo IX.
 *  One of the most beautiful protected reserves in Spain is the Sierra de Gredos, located between the provinces of Avila, Caceres, and Salamanca. Gredos National Park has many mountains, small villages, and rolling hillsides, which attract many different people from all over Spain and the world.
 *  The fortified medieval city of Avila is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the region. It is encircled by11th century walls with nine gates and more than 80 look-out towers.
 * The crown jewels of Castilla y Leon’s wildlife are the two national parks of Montana de Covadonga (Oldest in Spain!) and Picos de Europa.
 * In the winter, skiing and snowboarding are the most popular tourist attractions. Some of the best mountains are: Cordillera Cantabrica, Central Iberica range, and Montana Leonesa.
 * Other great activities for all age groups and fitness levels include horseback riding, climbing, hang-gliding, canoeing, and ballooning.
 * Castilla y Leon also offers a wide range of many fun water sports.
 * The beautiful landscape is perfect for hiking, mountain bike riding and golfing.
 * This region specializes in many excellent meat dishes, in particular lamb, roast pig, and veal.
 * Casilla y Leon is famous for their garlic soup and Castillian soup. They are also known for their vegetables, like the creamy bean of Avila.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">On average, the hottest month of the year is August, when the average temperature is 70° F.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The lowest average temperature during the year is 40°F during the winter months.

¡Esta foto es de los castillos de Espana! Casilla y Leon es la casa a los castillos más bonito.

Esta foto es de los montañas en Castilla y Leon.

Esta es una mapa de Castilla y Leon.

Esta foto es de la mina de oro más grande en el Roman Empire.

Esta foto es de los montanas en invierno.