When choosing a destination for a vacation, you not only have to take into account the city you want to visit but also the things that it can offer you, both that specific place and its surroundings. The routes are in fashion today, varied routes with which to discover not only various places but also various traditions or cultures.
One of the most striking routes that you can find in our country is the Ribera del Duero Wine Route , in Castilla y León, with which you will have the opportunity to discover not only the best wines in the area but also fascinating landscapes, living a lots of experiences that you will not forget. In addition to the landscapes, the most striking thing is being able to visit some of the best vineyards to discover all the secrets about winemaking.
Many castles to visit
On this route through the Ribera del Duero you will find a large number of castles, spectacular fortresses that have a lot of history to tell. Many of these castles were the border between Moors and Christians, and there are also other fortresses and watchtowers that are worth visiting. Among the most prominent are the Peñaranda Castle , the Palace, the Arab Watchtower, the Provincial Wine Museum or the Torreón de los Guzmanes.
A theme park
If you like theme parks, you will have the opportunity to visit a very special one. It is a Romanesque park that is in San Esteban de Gormaz, in Soria, and there you will find an exhibition with the most representative works of Castilla y León. Thus, you will be able to see spectacular reproductions of the Monastery of Sto. Domingo de Silos (Burgos), the Church of San Tirso (Sahagún) or the Church of San Marcos (Salamanca). It opens on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm and admission costs 3 euros (half if you are from the town).
Enjoy wine … as therapy
In addition to enjoying wine in vineyards, taverns, bars or restaurants, you can also have its properties applied directly to your skin. On this route you can also find several spas where you can undergo a wine therapy session, thus taking advantage of all the properties that wine has, both when drinking it and when enjoying it in a more physical way.