Luxury in Leon

Oh my! We had planned on staying two nights in a pension or hotel when we arrived in Leon, however, hadn't banked on it being a major festival night - and every place  had been well and truely booked up weeks ago. I was pretty happy to get into the Benadictine Nuns Albergue, though it was probably one of the least personalised places we'd come to stay in. But at five euros a person, you really don 't care.

I'd promised the kids some luxury here, so fronted up to the flashest place in Leon, on the main square. It was a teeny tiny weeny bit more than five euros a person.. But seriously don 't care.

I made sure to book our room for Sunday night nice and early, the receptionist was kind enough to take our bags snd poles to allow us to wander the town trouble free.

Sigh, crisp sheets.

Sigh, HUGE bed.

Sigh, fluffy towels.

Sigh, deep bath.

Sigh, steaming hot water.

Sigh, coffee machine in the room.

And best of all... Good wifi, snore free night, late check out and a buffet breakfast with fresh fruit and yoghurt. 

Does it get any better than this?? I think not.

Leon Cathedral

Named one of the most stunning cathedrals in Europe, it truely can take this title easily. 

It was built over the top of huge Roman baths built in the 1st century . There are ruins and walls still visible in places - along with the intricate flooring, perfectly preserved.

Leon Cathedral is a perfect example of the Gothic style of architecture. It was started in the 13th century and was finally completed in the 16th century. 

Of particular note and one which sent me mad..was the 2000 metres of medieval stained glass windows... How magnificent..

Medieval floor tiles.. How many pilgrims must have walked on these ?