Sahagún

Sahagún is a municipality in León Province situated between the Cea and Valderaduey rivers, with numerous buildings displaying Mudejar architectural style. The town spreads across a location roughly 800 meters high, where medieval and later structures blend together in its layout.

Sahagún evolved from the Roman city of Camata and became a major religious center after a Benedictine monastery was founded in the 9th century. This monastic establishment shifted the town's role and transformed it into a pilgrimage destination of considerable importance.

The town marks the first stop in León Province along the French Way of Saint James, with the remains of Monastery of San Benito reflecting its religious importance.

The tourist office is housed in the former Trinity Church and has different hours depending on the season. Wandering through the town center on foot allows visitors to discover the preserved structures in their original context.

Local farmers grow distinctive leek varieties that medieval Cluniac monks introduced, now protected under geographical indication status. This traditional cultivation connects the region's modern agriculture with its monastic past.

Location: León Province

Capital city: Sahagún

Elevation above the sea: 813 m

Part of: Way of Saint James in the province of León, Mancomunitat Interprovincial Sahagún-Villada

Shares border with: Gordaliza del Pino, Calzada del Coto, Villamol, Cea, Lagartos, Moratinos, Grajal de Campos, Santervás de Campos, Melgar de Arriba

Website: http://turismosahagun.com

GPS coordinates: 42.37111,-5.03306

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:21