Salamanca, a World Heritage city and a lively university city, is full of historic buildings and places.Strolling around the Plaza Mayor, one of the most beautiful squares in Spain, enjoying a drink in the bars that surround it; visiting the Casa de las Conchas, which is famous for its façade; visiting the cathedrals and ascending to the outside terraces to stroll among gargoyles and bells; looking for the frog on the façade of the historic University building, the oldest in Spain: these are some of the essential activities on any visit to Salamanca.
If you want to continue exploring it, close to Salamanca you’ll find the town of Alba de Tormes, where you can visit the magnificent Basilica of Santa Teresa; and the natural surroundings of the Sierra de Béjar, a popular destination for lovers of hiking and mountains.
A good idea is to take a guided tour of the city with the official Salamanca guides. They will also take you to the Huerto de Calixto y Melibea and the Casa Lis, a modernist mansion with stained-glass windows. And if the weather is favourable, it’s worth taking a walk through the river park to see the beauty of the capital of Salamanca from a different vantage point. A beautiful walk along the River Tormes, from the centuries-old Enrique Esteban Bridge to the more modern Felipe VI Bridge.
General data about parador hostel | |||
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Parador hotel | Parador de Salamanca | Stars | 4 |
Capacity | 220 Places | Styles | Modern style |
Director | Óscar Martín Estévez | Chef | Héctor Sánchez García |
Address | Teso de la Feria, 2 | ||
Autonomous community | Castilla y León | Province | Salamanca |
Town | Salamanca | Postcode | 37008 |
Latitude | 40.954071 | Longitude | -5.672293 |
Telephone | +34 923192082 | Fax | +34 923192087 |
salamanca@parador.es | |||
Distance to airport | 14 Km. | ||
Distance to the port | 0 Km. | ||
Distance to train | 2 Km. |
Services offered by the parador hostel | |
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air conditioning | Elevator |
Laptop safe | Convention center |
Conferences and meetings | Breakfast in the room |
Gastronomic space | Handicapped facilities |
Paid parking | Gym |
Garden | Minibar with a carefully selected selection of products |
Flat screen TV | Outdoor parking |
Seasonal swimming pool | Electric car charging station |
Restaurant | Sauna |
Hairdryer | Room service |
Laundry and ironing service | Digital press and magazines service |
ChromeCast technology | Sale of gift items |
Free Wifi |
Activities offered by the parador hostel | |
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Amateur bullfights (with young bulls) | Big and small game hunting |
Golf | Swimming |
Fishing | Bungee-jumping |
Horseback trail rides | Tennis |
The excellent meats and cured meats produced in the Salamanca dehesas, both beef and pork, are the standouts in the Parador’s cuisine. The menu features traditional stews such as La Armuña lentils, La Alberca beans and mashed paprika potatoes with pork,, along with dishes such as rice with boletus and cod loin. These dishes are all accompanied by the area’s renowned wines.
Information on the halls | |
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Number of halls | 10 |
Minimum capacity of halls | 12 |
Maximum capacity of halls | 400 |
From Zamora, take the road for Béjar and Portugal. From Madrid, take the N-VI to Sanchidrián and follow signs for Salamanca. The Parador is located on the left, before entering the city.