From the Tierra de Campos ("Land of Fields") to the mountains, from the valleys to the swamps and reservoirs, or the Road to Santiago and the Channel of Castilla, the province of Palencia is a place of hustle and bustle and a crossroads of rich cultural traditions. Palencia has a great wealth of attractions. It is a noble, friendly, and above all, hospitable region, which together with its exquisite gastronomy and folklore, make for an ideal and privileged place.