Palencia
Palencia, located in Spain’s Castilla y León region along the Carrión River, is a historic and pedestrian-friendly city renowned for its rich Gothic architecture, including the “La Bella Desconocida” cathedral. Known for the 21-meter high Cristo del Otero statue, it offers a high quality of life with abundant green spaces, such as Monte el Viejo, and is a quiet, affordable, and culturally vibrant destination.