Guidebook for León
Shopping
The main shopping street in Leon. It’s no Oxford Street or Fifth Avenue, but the main brands are there and you can have an enjoyable afternoon browsing the shops which are open until at least 8 pm.
Avenida Ordoño II
Avenida Ordoño IIThe main shopping street in Leon. It’s no Oxford Street or Fifth Avenue, but the main brands are there and you can have an enjoyable afternoon browsing the shops which are open until at least 8 pm.
Food Scene
Calle Ancha is lined with small shops and tapas bars and is a good place to start a tapas tour of Leon, but eventually you’ll want to venture further afield.
Calle Ancha
Calle AnchaCalle Ancha is lined with small shops and tapas bars and is a good place to start a tapas tour of Leon, but eventually you’ll want to venture further afield.
Sightseeing
At the beginning of Calle Ancha, you’ll see Casa de Los Botines, designed by Gaudi. It’s now owned by Caja España.
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Gaudis Casa Botines Museum
5 Pl. de S. MarceloAt the beginning of Calle Ancha, you’ll see Casa de Los Botines, designed by Gaudi. It’s now owned by Caja España.
Mingle with the locals who come out to relax here around 6 or 7 pm, or sit and enjoy a coffee and pastry at one of the coffee shops overlooking the cathedral.
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Catedral de León
s/n Plaza ReglaMingle with the locals who come out to relax here around 6 or 7 pm, or sit and enjoy a coffee and pastry at one of the coffee shops overlooking the cathedral.
Similar to most other Plaza Mayors in Spain, you’ll find bars and restaurants around the edge. A nice place to sit and relax before continuing on your walk.
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Plaza Mayor
23 Pl. MayorSimilar to most other Plaza Mayors in Spain, you’ll find bars and restaurants around the edge. A nice place to sit and relax before continuing on your walk.
The second most important church in Leon and worth a visit in its own right. The cobbled square has an excellent Italian restaurant with a big terrace where you can enjoy an al fresco meal.
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Colegiata de san Isidoro
5 Plaza Santo MartinoThe second most important church in Leon and worth a visit in its own right. The cobbled square has an excellent Italian restaurant with a big terrace where you can enjoy an al fresco meal.
Now a parador, and includes a church and museum. The pretty square at the front of the building is another good place to sit and relax and watch the world go by.
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Parador de León
7 Plaza San MarcosNow a parador, and includes a church and museum. The pretty square at the front of the building is another good place to sit and relax and watch the world go by.
Drinks & Nightlife
‘Barrio Humedo’ is the heart of Leon’s tapas and nightlife culture. Quiet during the day, it begins to heat up around 8.30pm and keeps going until the next morning.
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Plaza Mayor
23 Pl. Mayor‘Barrio Humedo’ is the heart of Leon’s tapas and nightlife culture. Quiet during the day, it begins to heat up around 8.30pm and keeps going until the next morning.
On the other side of the Calle Ancha you’ll find a quiter, more family orientated tapas experience, with more laid back bars, atmospheric narrow streets, packed squares and the Cid park.
Plaza Torres de Omaña
Plaza Torres de OmañaOn the other side of the Calle Ancha you’ll find a quiter, more family orientated tapas experience, with more laid back bars, atmospheric narrow streets, packed squares and the Cid park.