SIGHTSEEING
The excellency of Palencia city can be seen and felt in this famous place called Cristo del Otero. Located on a knoll on the outskirts of Palencia, this place is known as the symbol of the city. This large-sculpture spot has another name which is the Monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The sculpture, though, was designed by the popular Victorio Macho and this place is also a location of his tomb. There is also a museum to help you understand about this place. With all the interesting facts provided by this place, the amazing Palencia city is seen clearly here serving its beauty and uniqueness.
Cristo del Otero
DOWNTOWN
Visiting the iconic Cathedral of San Antolín becomes a must when you are in the city. Also known as Palencia Cathedral, this Roman Catholic church is popularly known as one of the largest cathedrals in Spain and Europe. It was built from 1172 to 1504 with Gothic styles. As one of the best and most visited places in Palencia city, this cathedral has so many interesting architectures to offer. While the exterior is serving the most spectacular building and color, the interior won’t stop impress your sights with its stunning details. Get ready to have a jaw-dropping moment and don’t forget to discover the interesting crypt located below.
Cathedral of San Antolín
SHOPPING
Beside all the culture trips with beautiful buildings, Palencia is also a good place for shopping. This Centro Comercial Las Huertas is one of the best spots for shopping goodies from the city. It offers some of the best quality products locally and internationally. From clothing, accessories, food, beauty products, sports, technologies, and many more. The spacious building with beautiful settings and decorations will definitely add enjoyment to your visit. Any trip is not complete without shopping the local goodies and Plaza Municipal de Abastos is the right place for it. As the best traditional market in the city, this market is offering local products like seafood, meat, fruits, vegetables, pastry, bakery, and still many more waiting for you.
Centro Comercial Las Huertas
Plaza Municipal de Abastos
FOOD & DRINK
It is obvious that Tapas and Pintxos are the best cuisines in Palencia city. Every cafes, restaurants, and bars literally have these menus as their specials. Tapas are appetizers or snacks that translates to small portion of any kind of Spanish cuisine. It can be combined to make full meal. While Pintxos are snacks that are usually eaten as appetizers before dinner or even as dinner. The food is spiked with a cocktail stick or skewer to hold it in place. Pintxos itself means spike or skewer. Drinks like Cerveza and Vermút are very popular across the cities including Palencia. Cerveza is a cool Spanish beer and Vermút is a white wine infused with spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.
CULTURE
As a small city that was built on an ancient settlement, Palencia city is most popularly known for its iconic place Cristo del Otero, a status of Christ that looks down over the city. The city is also popular for its art and culture life. Many buildings are shown as some of the best attractions for tourists. Spanish is the official language in Palencia. You may want to learn about Spanish before scheduling your trip in the city.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Traveling will always end up memorable with the support of good weather. In Palencia, from June to September would be the best time to pay a visit. This is when the weather is pleasantly good with warm atmosphere and limited rainfall.
RESTAURANT
Located in the monumental center of Palencia city, Restaurante La Traserilla is a 19th century house with architecture and warmth atmosphere offering traditional cuisines with the best service. Everything in this restaurant is professional. From the well-mannered staff, food presentation, good ambiances, nice rood settings, to the excellent tastes. As one of the most high-rated restaurants, this is not to be skipped. Make sure to try their Pintxos and Pork Cheek. And the other best recommendation for your culinary trip is this popular restaurant called Restaurante-Cervecería Moesia. The deliciousness in this restaurant is simple can’t be passed. They always renew their menu to keep surprising their visitors, and guess what? It hasn’t been failed since. The authentic flavors of Tapas and Pintxos with great selection of beers always have their customers’ attention. The beautiful room setting with air conditioner will be your company the whole time, giving you comfortable experiences.
Restaurante La Traserilla
Restaurante-Cervecería Moesia
CAFE
Café El Malecón should be the kind of cafe you need to surround yourself with. The kindness of the staff working in this cafe will make your visit memorable. As one of the high-rated cafes in the city, it is a great stop to enjoy local specials like the famous Tapas and Pintxos. With its reasonable prices, the cafe also serves a great selection of drinks in a cozy vibe. While all the deliciousness is served under your nose, the company of good music is also there to add romance to your table. Don’t rush it up, take your time and try some other more exciting menus. The beautiful building MOKALIA Palencia is enough reason to pay a visit. This cafe is serving the best coffee and chocolate in the city in a great atmosphere. To add variation in your visit, the cafe also offers goodies like sweets and cakes. The location is even more exciting, it’s just steps away from the popular Plaza Mayor de Palencia.
Café El Malecón
MOKALIA Palencia
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Find out what Agora bar has for your fun night out. This popular bar is serving some of the best atmosphere in the city. While the company of good wine would be a perfect choice for your night, the lighting and good vibe will add excitement to your visit. With its good prices, your favorite drinks will be served by the talented and attentive staff. For some great additions for your night here, good music and the special tapas are also available. The various fun things in Bar Universonoro are simply unmissable. Setting in an old-looking building, this bar has great selection of drinks. They are served by the friendly staff with good prices. Not to forget the exciting live music. This will add craziness in your visit.
Agora
Bar Universonoro
INTERESTING PLACE
As a city that’s famous for its culture, Museo del Agua is a great place to surround yourself with. This unique museum is known as the Water Museum because. It offers the painting exhibition of the artist Germán Barrantes Pérez. The mainly collections are of oils on canvas, seascapes, and landscapes. The museum has a vision in promoting knowledge of the evolution of water throughout history up to the present day. You can learn about the philosophy of water here while surrounded by the water itself. Another great place for you would be Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art. Just like its name, this museum is showcasing great collections of sacred arts of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Spanish Flemish, Plateresque, and Baroque works. The sacredness of everything in this museum is literally jaw dropping. This is the kind of cultural trip you don’t want to skip. As one of the best museums in Palencia city, this museum is a highly recommended place to visit.
Museo del Agua
Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
To complete your fun trip in the city, make sure to go to Huerta de Guadián Park to admire Palencia’s beauty. As one of the most visited spots in the city, this beautiful park is offering stunning landscapes that’s full of greenery and leafy surroundings. The amazing trees will definitely take a good care of you with their lovely breeze while you’re clicking beautiful pictures. Not only that, the beautiful Romanesque church would become other good objects for your photographs. If you want to stroll around in a good surrounding while taking good pictures, Parque del Salón de Isabel II is absolutely the best place for it. This pedestrian area is offering a good amount of greenery with pond and fountains. The stunning garden is serving you the most beautiful and colorful flowers for your camera. Known as one of the best spots in the city, this place would be a great spot to create aesthetic Instagram pictures.
Parque del Salón de Isabel II
Huerta de Guadián Park
HOTEL
Hotel Eurostars Diana Palace has an excellent location for you in the center of Palencia city. It is just a 2-minute walk from Palencia railway station and a 10-minute walk from Palencia Cathedral. The laid-back rooms with its simple settings fully equipped with best facilities. Some of the rooms feature balconies for your enjoyment. Cafe/bar is a good place to spend some relax time with good drinks. Delicious menus can be found at the well-put restaurant. Other amenities including suits with sitting areas, meeting space, and room service. Another good option for a comfortable stay is AC Hotel by Marriott Palencia. Located in a quiet residential area, this hotel is just a 10-minute away from the city center. The ideal location of the hotel makes your travel easy to access some of the best attractions in the city. The hotel offers mini bar, 24-hour room service, fitness center, and the AC Lounge. The amazing sauna and Turkish bath are ready pamper your tired body. After a nice rest in their inviting rooms, stroll around and check out the nearby shops and eateries for a lovely afternoon.
Hotel Eurostars Diana Palace
AC Hotel by Marriott Palencia
