45 Activities
Route of the Castilian Language: A Tour Through Spanish Literature
Starts from
Madrid
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
45
Duration
3 days
Length
211 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Madrid
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
3 days
Length
211 mi
Flor Vallejo
Travel Expert
- Walk on the best-preserved medieval walls in Spain in Ávila.
- Surprise yourself with the majesty of the University of Salamanca and the Cathedral.
- Visit the house museums of two of the most renowned writers in Valladolid.
This route covers three of the cities that have had a great relevance in the shaping and promotion of the Spanish language, providing renowned writers, literary works to remember and educational centres of reference within the country.
The journey begins in Ávila, where Teresa de Cepeda, known as Teresa de Jesús, shone, whose religious vocation and poems are still a reference for the Castilian language.
The visit continues to Salamanca, cradle of the universities of Spain, where Antonio de Nebrija wrote the First Grammar in the Castilian Language at the end of the 15th century.
Lastly, Valladolid is tied to letters and royalty. Miguel de Cervantes and the poet Jose Zorrilla lived here.
Are you ready to learn about one of the most widely spoken languages in the world?
Note: If you are interested in learning more about the Route of the Castilian Language, you can visit San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Santo Domingo de Silos in Burgos, and Alcalá de Henares in Madrid.
The journey begins in Ávila, where Teresa de Cepeda, known as Teresa de Jesús, shone, whose religious vocation and poems are still a reference for the Castilian language.
The visit continues to Salamanca, cradle of the universities of Spain, where Antonio de Nebrija wrote the First Grammar in the Castilian Language at the end of the 15th century.
Lastly, Valladolid is tied to letters and royalty. Miguel de Cervantes and the poet Jose Zorrilla lived here.
Are you ready to learn about one of the most widely spoken languages in the world?
Note: If you are interested in learning more about the Route of the Castilian Language, you can visit San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Santo Domingo de Silos in Burgos, and Alcalá de Henares in Madrid.
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This route covers three of the cities that have had a great relevance in the shaping and promotion of the Spanish language, providing renowned writers, literary works to remember and educational centres of reference within the country.
The journey begins in Ávila, where Teresa de Cepeda, known as Teresa de Jesús, shone, whose religious vocation and poems are still a reference for the Castilian language.
The visit continues to Salamanca, cradle of the universities of Spain, where Antonio de Nebrija wrote the First Grammar in the Castilian Language at the end of the 15th century.
Lastly, Valladolid is tied to letters and royalty. Miguel de Cervantes and the poet Jose Zorrilla lived here.
Are you ready to learn about one of the most widely spoken languages in the world?
Note: If you are interested in learning more about the Route of the Castilian Language, you can visit San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Santo Domingo de Silos in Burgos, and Alcalá de Henares in Madrid.
The journey begins in Ávila, where Teresa de Cepeda, known as Teresa de Jesús, shone, whose religious vocation and poems are still a reference for the Castilian language.
The visit continues to Salamanca, cradle of the universities of Spain, where Antonio de Nebrija wrote the First Grammar in the Castilian Language at the end of the 15th century.
Lastly, Valladolid is tied to letters and royalty. Miguel de Cervantes and the poet Jose Zorrilla lived here.
Are you ready to learn about one of the most widely spoken languages in the world?
Note: If you are interested in learning more about the Route of the Castilian Language, you can visit San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Santo Domingo de Silos in Burgos, and Alcalá de Henares in Madrid.
Flor Vallejo
Travel Expert
- Walk on the best-preserved medieval walls in Spain in Ávila.
- Surprise yourself with the majesty of the University of Salamanca and the Cathedral.
- Visit the house museums of two of the most renowned writers in Valladolid.
Travel itinerary
14 Activities
Day 1
72 mi3 mi
First Stop Avila, the City Surrounded by Walls
Completely surrounded by the perfectly restored medieval wall with its many towers, Avila is reminiscent of centuries past when monasteries, cathedrals and convents were established here.
There is more than a kilometre of wall to walk along and skirt the historic centre, plus must-see sights that evoke the Castilian language such as the church and birthplace of Saint Teresa of Jesus.
At sunset you only have to cross a Roman bridge over the river to marvel at the views and splendour of the city walls.
22:00
16 Activities
Day 2
65 mi3 mi
The Route Continues Through Salamanca and Its University Life
There are several reasons why Salamanca was declared a World Heritage Site. Its main exponent is the University, the first in Spain, and where the writers Fray Luis de León and Miguel de Unamuno played a leading role.
Nowadays, the city is still a reference in the country in terms of studies and there is a lively student life both day and night.
But not only student life is everything, the imposing Cathedral together with palaces and museums make up the historical core that shines despite the passage of time.
22:15
15 Activities
Day 3
74 mi3 mi
Valladolid, Cradle of Writers and Former Capital of Spain
Several events link Valladolid to the Castilian language. Although the University of Salamanca was the first in Spain, the University of Valladolid was also one of the first to be established.
The route through this city will not only focus on the Castilian language, visiting the house museums of Miguel de Cervantes and José Zorrilla. It also devotes part of the time to learning about the life of the discoverer Cristobal Colon, who lived here.
Valladolid's relationship with royalty was consolidated at the beginning of the 17th century, when the courts moved to this city and the place acquired great importance, especially from a religious and literary point of view.
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