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El Transcantabrico

Plaza de los Ferroviarios, s/n, 33012 Leon, Spain
34 902 555 902
Ranked #8 of 10 attractions in Leon
4.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Most recent review
- 14 Nov 2011
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Sydney, Australia
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59 reviews 59 reviews
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011
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While many reviewers have commented favourably on the Gran Lujo, we spent five days on the Classico and it's a very different experience. Four "suites" per carriage means that they are tiny, and only for sleeping uncomfortably in the minute "double" bed - you can't sit and watch the view either! Further, the lounge car isn't for lounging as the... More

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Plainsboro, New Jersey
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2011
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I just got back form a week long vacation on board of the amazing El Transcantabrico Classico train. My journey began in Leon and ended in beautiful town of Santiago de Compostela. The itinerary was so interesting and the towns visited along the way are just magnificent. Within 7 days I got to see enchanting medieval towns, fascinating museums, monuments,... More

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Washington, DC
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12 reviews 12 reviews
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2010
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My wife and I loved this week-long "cruise" on this elegant little train. The train is spotless. The cabins are small (like on a small ship) but very comfortable and efficiently arranged. All one does in the cabin is sleep, and the train is still all night so one can open the cabin window, sleep like a log, and wake... More

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Toronto, Canada
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122 reviews 122 reviews
109 helpful votes 109 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2009
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Amazing week of great regional food, beautiful scenery and good service. We started our tour in Santiago de Compostela, and took the weeklong trip towards Leon. Highlights for me included visiting Oviedo and the Picos of Europa. All meals, tours and transportation were included. Coffee, wine and spirits were included with lunch and dinner. I enjoyed all the restaurants chosen... More

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Isle of Man
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62 reviews 62 reviews
94 helpful votes 94 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2008
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One week on this very narrow train was sufficient. My wife and I were the only two non-spaniards and only a couple of them had enough english to converse. The guide was excellent. The train only travelled for a couple of hours at a time and was stationary overnight. Each day consisted of breakfast on the train, a coach tour,... More

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Cangas de Onis, Spain
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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León
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105 reviews 105 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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Madrid, Spain
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29 reviews 29 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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Valladolid, Spain
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12 reviews 12 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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Castletownbere, Ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2010
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