Valladolid Province Travel Guide

Castile and León

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A densely packed urban area with red-tiled rooftops, historic buildings, and a prominent church tower.
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A large cathedral with a prominent bell tower and intricate stonework.

Discover the Castilian city that saw the rise of numerous kings of Spain and was home to Cervantes and Christopher Columbus, and enjoy a delicious roast lamb accompanied by the region's prestigious wines.

Get a flight + hotel deal to Valladolid to discover the important wealth of historical heritage that this city on the River Pisuerga offers. The old quarter is full of noble houses, palaces and emblematic buildings, such as the unfinished cathedral, the College of San Gregorio or the Gothic church of Santiago. Stop by Plaza Mayor, the largest square in Spain, which is only a few minutes from the Palace of the Marquises of Valverde.

Take advantage of holiday deals to Valladolid to enjoy its passionate cultural life, as it contains the houses of several important historical figures, such as Casa de Cervantes, where it is said that the author of Don Quixote finished his prestigious work, the Christopher Columbus house-museum, where you can view important documents on Columbus' journey to America, or the house where José Zorrilla was born, another leading Spanish literary figure. If you look for holiday deals to Valladolid for Easter, you can discover the locals' true passion for these festivities, declared International Tourist Interest for their Holy Week processions, which are an authentic display of religious art.

Valladolid also offers excellent cuisine, such as roast lamb or suckling pig, which you can wash down with the region's top wines, from Ribera del Duero or Rueda, among others. In fact, you can explore these wine-growing lands and take one of many trails around the region. These trails will lead you to places like Tordesillas, medieval towns such as Medina de Rioseco and tiny villages such as Castromonte, which is known for its spa water.

If that wasn't enough, located only 124 miles from Madrid, the city has excellent communication with other major destinations, so it will be easy to find cheap holidays to Valladolid from other points in Spain. If you prefer to fly direct, you can fly to Valladolid airport, in the municipality of Villanubla. What more could you ask for?

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Valladolid
Known for Historical, Cathedrals and Churches
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  • Plaza de Zorrilla
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Tordesillas
Known for Swimming, Ferries and boats and Gardens
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Valbuena de Duero
Known for Spas, Dining and Wineries
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Arroyo de la Encomienda
Known for Bars, Rivers and Historical
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Olmedo
Known for Spas and Historical
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