The grand castle we see now was built by the Kingdom of Aragon. The purpose of the castle was to defend the south of the kingdom and it proved successful when King Fernando III of Castile in 1222 ...

Over half of all Spain’s cultural artefacts are to be found in Castile and Leon, and the excellent, imaginatively curated exhibition (the theme for 2016 is water) runs until November.

Her father, John II, ruled Castile. Meaning “land of castles,” Castile had once been a small Christian power in northern Spain in the 10th century.

The genuine Spanish culture and cuisine can become a little overwhelming. But if that’s what you’re after, Castile Leon has some real gems for the curious and appreciative traveller.

The Alcázar of Segovia, a medieval castle located in the city of Segovia, in Castile and León, Spain, was the inspiration for the castle that appears in the 1937 animated film Snow White and the ...