Catedral de León
Gothic cathedral known as the Pulchra Leonina, famous for its great medieval stained-glass windows.
León, Spain
León: airports, things to do and where to stay
León, a stop on the Camino de Santiago and a former royal capital, stands out for its Gothic cathedral, its Romanesque heritage and the tapas scene of the Barrio Húmedo.
León airports
From the airport to central León
León airport is about 6 km from central León.
Taxi
Signposted rank outside the terminal. The ride to central León takes about 15 min.
León
Things to do in León
Basílica de San Isidoro
Romanesque complex whose Royal Pantheon preserves 12th-century wall paintings.
Casa Botines
Gaudí's neo-Gothic building in the heart of the city, now a museum.
San Marcos
Former monastery with one of Spain's finest Plateresque façades, now a Parador hotel.
Where to stay in León
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves León?
León is served by León (LEN).
How far is the airport from central León?
León airport is about 6 km from central León.
How do I get from the airport to central León?
From León airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in León?
Highlights of León include Catedral de León, Basílica de San Isidoro, Casa Botines, and San Marcos.
Photo credits
- Catedral de León: David Jiménez Llanes, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Basílica de San Isidoro: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Casa Botines: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- San Marcos: José Luis Filpo Cabana, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons