Alija Del Infantado: the People of León Who Have Given More Sailors to Spain

Origins of a naval tradition A legacy that endures Alija del Infantado today An example of identity and resilience In the southwest of the province of León, between cereal fields and Alamedas, is Alija del Infantado, a municipality that surprises for its close relationship with the Spanish Navy. More than 400 kilometers from the coast, this town has sent dozens of its children to serve in the Navy, becoming a unique case in Spain. The Spanish Ar…