'''Leon''' is a province in Castile-Leon, Spain.

Leon is the northwestern province in the region of Castile-Leon, and has over the years been the capital of a region in its own right. The landscape is varied, and includes some dramatic scenery in the west by Ponferrada and in the northern mountains bordering Asturias.

Regions

Cities

  • Leon
  • Astorga
  • Ponferrada
  • Sahagun
  • Other destinations

  • '''Las Medulas''' - Spectacular scenery left from roman gold mining, see Ponferrada
  • '''Valencia de Don Juan''' - This town has a fine romantic castle that has half slipped into the River Esla that it used to guard.
  • '''La Baneza''' - A small bustling town at the edge of the hills. Traffic here can be a problem.
  • '''Picos de Europa''' -
  • Santa Lucia
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    Get around

    The main roads are pretty good, but busy. The minor roads vary according to the population served. Especially in the more mountainous areas short distances on a map can take a long time.

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