Gaze at the stars from magical locations, observe threatened species and pass through dizzying gorges. Inland Spain provides a privileged setting for anyone with a spirit of adventure.
Prepare yourself for the excellent vegetables in Navarre, exquisite cured ham in Extremadura and delicious cheeses in Castile-La Mancha. Try traditional dishes like “cocido madrileño”, a delicious stew with meat and vegetables, and roast lamb in Castile-León.
Inland Spain features an extraordinary selection of cultural attractions. There are spectacular monuments, museums and festivals which reflect the legacy left by all the cultures which have passed through this country.
Along the Paseo del Arte in Madrid three of the most important museums in Europe are only metres apart. The Prado National Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and the the Reina Sofía National Art Museum. In Castile-León you can enjoy incredible museums like the Castile-León Contemporary Art Museum (MUSAC) and the National Museum of Sculpture in Valladolid.
The wealth of monuments in inland Spain is endless. In Madrid there's the fascinating Royal Palace, In Castile-León you'll find gems like Burgos Cathedral. Travel back in time and take a seat at the Roman theatre in Mérida. Your last stop on the route visiting inland Spain's most spectacular monuments could well be in Zaragoza (Aragón). There stands the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar.
Visit the beautiful Spanish cities which have been declared UNESCO World sites, because of their extraordinary cultural and artistic legacy.
Inland Spain's calendar is full of popular festivals which fill the streets with joyful, traditional celebrations.
