{"id":2338,"date":"2025-11-12T13:01:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T13:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/?p=2338"},"modified":"2025-11-12T13:01:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T13:01:22","slug":"most-beautiful-villages-leon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-leon\/","title":{"rendered":"The most beautiful villages in Leon"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-leon\/#Route_through_the_Most_Beautiful_Villages_of_Leon\" >Route through the Most Beautiful Villages of Le\u00f3n<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-leon\/#Astorga\" >Astorga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-leon\/#Castrillo_de_los_Polvazares\" >Castrillo de los Polvazares<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-leon\/#Las_Medulas\" >Las M\u00e9dulas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-leon\/#Balboa\" >Balboa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-leon\/#Penalba_de_Santiago\" >Pe\u00f1alba de Santiago<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Le\u00f3n <\/strong>is a province that captivates, not only for its historic capital but also for the treasures hidden in its valleys and mountains. Exploring the <strong>most beautiful villages of Le\u00f3n<\/strong> is embarking on a journey through history, nature, and authentic gastronomy. And there is no better way to start this adventure than with the comfort and facilities offered by My Palace Le\u00f3n, your ideal base in the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_through_the_Most_Beautiful_Villages_of_Leon\"><\/span>Route through the Most Beautiful Villages of Le\u00f3n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have selected a route of <strong>five essential villages<\/strong> that will allow you to discover the cultural richness and landscape of the province, all easily accessible from your accommodation in the heart of the Leonese city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Astorga\"><\/span>Astorga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just over <strong>45 minutes by car<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/en\/leon-cathedral-history-and-curiosities\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/en\/leon-cathedral-history-and-curiosities\/\">My Palace Le\u00f3n<\/a>, you will find Astorga. This two-thousand-year-old city is a must-see gem. Stroll along its walls, marvel at <strong>Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s Episcopal Palace<\/strong> and the imposing Cathedral. Furthermore, Astorga is the capital of the Maragater\u00eda region, making it the perfect place to taste the authentic <strong>&#8220;Cocido Maragato&#8221;<\/strong> (a traditional stew).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Must-see:<\/strong> Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s Episcopal Palace and the Chocolate Museum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castrillo_de_los_Polvazares\"><\/span>Castrillo de los Polvazares<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Very close to Astorga, and considered one of the <strong>most beautiful villages in Le\u00f3n<\/strong> due to its preservation, <strong>Castrillo de los Polvazares<\/strong> will transport you to the past. Its cobbled streets and stone houses with colorful doorways are a living testament to <strong>Maragata <a href=\"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/en\/leon-cathedral-history-and-curiosities\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/en\/leon-cathedral-history-and-curiosities\/\">architecture<\/a><\/strong>. It is the ideal place for a quiet walk and to enjoy the peace of the surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Las_Medulas\"><\/span>Las M\u00e9dulas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Declared a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>, Las M\u00e9dulas is perhaps the most stunning landscape in the entire province. This ancient Roman mining settlement has transformed into a spectacular natural area of reddish earth and centenary chestnut trees. The route is simple, and the views from the <strong>Orell\u00e1n viewpoint<\/strong> are unforgettable. It is approximately <strong>1 hour and 45 minutes<\/strong> by car, a perfectly planned full-day excursion from the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Wear comfortable footwear for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/en\/hiking-trails-waterfalls-leon\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/en\/hiking-trails-waterfalls-leon\/\">hiking trails<\/a><\/strong> and bring a camera to capture the reddish color of the earth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Senderismo-en-un-pueblo-de-Leon-1024x439.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Senderismo-en-un-pueblo-de-Leon-1024x439.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Senderismo-en-un-pueblo-de-Leon-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Senderismo-en-un-pueblo-de-Leon-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypalaceleon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Senderismo-en-un-pueblo-de-Leon.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balboa\"><\/span>Balboa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a charming spot and pure nature, <strong>Balboa<\/strong>, in the region of El Bierzo, awaits you. Its famous medieval castle-palace and its <em>pallozas<\/em> (circular constructions of pre-Roman origin) give it a magical atmosphere. Enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings and the excellent <em>Berciana<\/em> gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalba_de_Santiago\"><\/span>Pe\u00f1alba de Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete our list of the <strong>most beautiful villages of Le\u00f3n<\/strong>, we delve into the Valley of Silence (<em>Valle del Silencio<\/em>) to discover <strong>Pe\u00f1alba de Santiago<\/strong>. Nestled in a spectacular mountainous landscape, this village is famous for its <strong>Mozarabic Church<\/strong>, declared a National Monument. Its architecture and historical isolation make it a place with a unique atmosphere and overwhelming natural beauty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Le\u00f3n is a province that captivates, not only for its historic capital but also for the treasures hidden in its valleys and mountains. 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