Leisure

Valwo Park

At 19 miles from Valladolid, Valwo Park offers the possibility of knowing in depth the animal misterious world. Walking around 6 miles through its paths, we will meet more than one hundred species and and 500 animals living in an ecosystem similar to their original habitats. Valwo also offers a good choice of resting areas with several restaurants in picturesque landscapes, as well as medical assistance sites and free car-park.

Ticket: 12 euros.
Telephone: 983 832 759
Web: www.valwo.com

Fairs and Fiestas

5th January: The Three Wise Men Parade

February: The Carnival

Easter: officially declared a World Tourist Attraction, Valladolid Easter attracts many people who visit the town to contemplate the impressive processions along the streets.

13th May: San Pedro Regalado's Day (Valladolid patron saint's Day)

September: local fair web.

October: Seminci International Film Fesival.

November: International Theatre Festival

Shopping

Santiago Street which links Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Zorrilla, is traditionally the main shopping street in town.

In María de Molina Street you can visit Las Francesas, a commercial complex built in the former Convent of Comendadoras de Santa Cruz, and where you can find souvenirs, music CDs, clothes and pottery.

Traditional fairy cakes from Portillo are very typical to sweeten your palate. Of course you cannot miss to try the famous wines from Cigales, Rueda or Ribera del Duero.Clay souvenirs signed by Coello are also very typical. The most upmarket shops are located in streets María de Molina, Héroes del Alcázar and Paseo de Zorrilla.

Parks

Campo Grande in Acera de Recoletos is the most famous park in the town. Here you can find hundred-year-old trees as well as peacocks, ducks and squirrels. You can also relax in the pergola, or by the pond with a cave from where a little cascade flows, or contemplate the Swan or The Fame Fountains, and the statues of Núñez de Arce, Rosa Chacel and Miguel Iscar.

Other parks to enjoy nature in town are Ribera de Castilla, Canterac Gardens, Las Moreras and La Rosaleda.

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