This special event will be held on Friday, 4th May in a typical Leones bodega in a nearby village. The price includes coach transport to and from the bodega. Departure time from the hotels is 09.30. A Las Cuevas de Valporquero On Friday, 4th May, there is a trip to the Caves at Valporquero, where you can appreciate one of nature's most wonderous wonders. The drive alone, through the spectacular Vegacervera gorge and Leones mountains, is worthwhile.
Tour includes transport, guide and entrance to the caves.
On Saturday, 5th May, there is a trip first, to Astorga, and then, to Castrillo de los Polvazares. The town of Astorga is a prototype of Spanish urban development. Then follows the visit to the beautiful, romantic village of Castrillo de los Polvazares, where cottage industries keep the precious village both alive and intact. The welcome reception The organising committee would like to invite all those attending the conference to a wine reception followed by a short, guided tour of the old city . We hope that this information is helpful to you and more importantly that you will be able to attend the conference.