Castile and León Grand Loop
A self-drive loop covering Segovia, Salamanca, Sanabria, León, Burgos, and the Ribera del Duero.
Set off from Madrid on a counter-clockwise loop that connects walled cities, Lake Sanabria, two great cathedral cities, and the Duero wine region. Stay two nights in most cities and one night in smaller towns, with daily driving times under three hours. This is perfect for travelers with plenty of time who want a comprehensive look at inland Spain. The loop is long; if you want to focus only on the highlights, you can shorten it at Salamanca or Burgos.
The inland plateau is cold in winter and hot in summer; spring and autumn are the most pleasant times to visit.
每日安排
第 1 天 · El Escorial to Segovia
馬德里（埃斯科里亞爾修道院、塞哥維亞（古羅馬水道橋與城堡））
Drive from Madrid to El Escorial (approx. 1 hour), then cross the Guadarrama mountains to Segovia (approx. 1 hour).
The monastery is closed on Mondays. View the illuminated Aqueduct in the evening.
住宿：Segovia Old Town
第 2 天 · Ávila City Walls to Salamanca
Drive from Segovia to Ávila (approx. 70 km, 1 hour), then continue to Salamanca (approx. 110 km, 1 hour 20 minutes).
Head to Plaza Mayor in the evening to see the beautiful lights.
住宿：歷史中心
第 3 天 · University of Salamanca and the New & Old Cathedrals
薩拉曼卡（薩拉曼卡大學主樓與「青蛙」立面、薩拉曼卡舊大教堂、薩拉曼卡新大教堂、貝殼之家、克萊雷西亞教堂與天梯塔、聖埃斯特萬修道院）
Walk through the old town all day; it takes about 8 minutes from Plaza Mayor to the Cathedral, with attractions closely clustered.
住宿：歷史中心
第 4 天 · Toro Wine Region to Zamora
薩莫拉（托羅學院教堂、托羅古城與酒莊、薩莫拉大教堂、薩莫拉城堡、杜羅河石橋）
Drive from Salamanca to Toro (approx. 70 km, 1 hour), then follow the Duero River to Zamora (approx. 35 km).
Most wineries in Toro require reservations. Remember, do not drink and drive.
住宿：老城中心
第 5 天 · Sanabria Glacial Lake
Drive from Zamora along the A-52 to Puebla de Sanabria (approx. 115 km, 1.5 hours).
The lake is popular in summer, with boat trips and hiking trails available.
住宿：Puebla de Sanabria
第 6 天 · Astorga to León
萊昂（阿斯托加主教宮（高迪）、阿斯托加大教堂、溼區塔帕斯街）
Drive from Puebla de Sanabria to Astorga (approx. 115 km, 1.5 hours), then continue to León (approx. 55 km, 40 minutes).
住宿：溼區與大教堂周邊
第 7 天 · León Cathedral and Gaudí Architecture
萊昂（萊昂大教堂、聖伊西多羅教堂與王室祠堂、博蒂內斯之家、主廣場、聖馬科斯修道院（國營酒店））
Walk through the old town all day; it takes about 5 minutes from the Cathedral to San Isidoro, and 20 minutes to San Marcos.
住宿：溼區與大教堂周邊
第 8 天 · Across the Plateau to Burgos
布林戈斯（聖瑪麗亞拱門、布林戈斯大教堂、布林戈斯主廣場、聖洛倫索街（小吃街））
Drive from León along the A-231 to Burgos (approx. 180 km, 2 hours). Explore the old town in the afternoon.
住宿：大教堂老城
第 9 天 · Silos and Lerma to the Wine Country
布林戈斯（科瓦魯維亞斯古鎮、錫洛斯聖多明各修道院、萊爾馬公爵宮與古鎮）
Drive south from Burgos to Covarrubias, Santo Domingo de Silos, and Lerma, ending in Peñafiel (approx. 190 km total).
The cloister of Santo Domingo de Silos has fixed opening hours; plan to arrive there in the morning.
住宿：Peñafiel
第 10 天 · Peñafiel Castle and Wineries
Visit the castle and the Wine Museum in the morning, then drive west along the N-122 to Valladolid in the afternoon (approx. 55 km).
Winery tours must be booked in advance; some are closed on Mondays.
住宿：大廣場與老城中心
第 11 天 · Valladolid and Return to Madrid
巴利亞多利德（國家雕塑博物館、聖巴勃羅教堂、巴利亞多利德主教座堂）
Explore the old town on foot in the morning, then drive back to Madrid via the A-6 in the afternoon (approx. 200 km, 2 hours).
The National Sculpture Museum is closed on Mondays.