Routes
The province of León is a paradise for mountain and nature lovers:
- Picos de Europa — Cares gorge, Fuente Dé, Lakes of Covadonga
- Ancares leoneses — pristine Atlantic forests
- Babia — Biosphere Reserve, the Spanish expression “estar en Babia” (daydreaming) makes sense once you visit
- La Cabrera — León’s best kept secret
- The Camino de Santiago — the Leonese stages are among the most beautiful
(Coming soon: detailed routes with GPX tracks)
Gastronomy
León is arguably the best province in Spain for food. Some highlights:
- El Barrio Húmedo — Spain’s best tapas district. Order a beer, get a free tapa. That simple.
- Cecina de León — mountain-air cured beef with protected designation of origin
- Botillo del Bierzo — the hearty winter dish of El Bierzo
- Morcilla de León — blood sausage with rice or onion, always spectacular
- Mantecadas de Astorga — the quintessential Maragato sweet
- Sopas de ajo — garlic soup, the perfect recovery after a mountain hike
(Coming soon: restaurant and bar recommendations)