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 A village steeped in history |
Casco Histórico Ayuntamiento (Información) Salamanca, Salamanca 37800 Spain http://www.albadetormes.com |
Santa Teresa de Jesús visited this mystical village in 1582 and died. Her remains have been kept here ever since and that's what attracts so many tourists and pilgrims. It's located just 20km from Salamanca. The Santa Isabel Convent, the Las Dueñas Monastery and the 16th century Santiago Apóstol Church are all worth visiting, especially if you're interested in medieval art and architecture. As for eating, be sure to try local specialties, such as stewed partridge or the locally produced sweets known as benedictinas. There's a good selection of local crafts on sale here too and children will love the artificial beach at the entrance to the village, on the banks of the Tormes River. Many events, such as the Fiestas de Santa Teresa, take place in the village. Consult the website for event dates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Ideal for young travellers |
Escoto, 13-15 Salamanca 37008 Spain +34 923 26 9141 http://www.mmteam.interbook.ne... |
Salamanca's Youth Hostel is located close to the Gran Vía and the San Esteban Church in one of the most attractive areas of the city. There is accommodation for 65 people in shared rooms. The hostel is part of the national association and it is open all year round. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medicinal baths near Salamanca |
Baños de Ledesma Salamanca, Salamanca 37115 Spain http://www.ledesma.helcom.es |
This extremely comfortable three-star hotel and spa is located some 9km from Ledesma and approximately 30km from Salamanca. The bedrooms are large and comfortable and the public rooms are also spacious and welcoming. The hotel itself is surrounded by pretty, wooded countryside which adds to the attraction of the healing waters. The official spa season runs from March 8th to November 30th and it's worth looking at their website to find out the cost of the different treatments available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Hispano-Flemish Gothic marvel |
Patio Chico, 2 Salamanca 37008 Spain |
The sense of space, harmony and light created by the enormous height of the naves is what makes the interior so special. There are three naves and 14 chapels in total. The most impressive chapels are the Capilla Dorada (golden chapel), Todos los Santos (All Saints) and Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (Our Lady of Suffering), with its statue by Mariano Benlliure and altarpiece by Churriguera. Gil de Hontañón, J. de Alava, the Churriguera brothers and Sagarvinaga were some of the important architects involved in the construction of this building between 1513 and 1733. Mass: M-Sa 9:30a (Santísimo chapel), Su 11a (convent), 12a (Our Lady of Suffering) Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Salamanca Spain |
The more modern part of town, which is also starting to become the most central area, starts at Mirat Avenue and Aladedilla Park and carries on to the Vidal neighbourhood and Santísima Trinidad Hospital. This district is full of bars, shops, offices and art galleries, and also has the Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Open all year round |
Carretera de Salamanca-Aldealengua, Km 4 Salamanca, Salamanca 37193 Spain +34 923 20 9052 / +34 923 20 9108 http://www.dtinformatica.info/... |
This Class 3 campsite stays open throughout the year and is situated 5km outside Salamanca, in Cabrerizos. There is a bus every 30 mins into the capital. The site is on a river bank with an artificial beach and there's a small lake and plenty of green space within the complex. The facilities include a bar, café, supermarket and laundrette. There are a total of 480 pitches. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In hotel grounds |
Carretera Salamanca-Madrid, Km 4 Salamanca, Salamanca 37900 Spain +34 923 13 8888 http://www.campingregio.com |
This campsite is located within the grounds of the Hotel Regio, some 4km from Salamanca. It has been classified as a Class 1 site. Campers have the best of both worlds here. The site has a peaceful, rural setting and offers all the facilities of a four-star hotel as well. It is open all year round. Facilities include: tennis courts, swimming pools, supermarket, restaurant, café and laundry service. The site has 1126 pitches. Check the website for price details. There's a public bus service to Salamanca every 30 minutes on the Salamanca-Santa Marta-Regio line. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Surrounded by history |
Plaza del Poeta Iglesias, 3 Salamanca 37002 Spain +34 923 21 3500 http://www.helcom.es/granhotel/ |
This is a fabulous four-star hotel that attracts the rich and famous from around the world, including the Spanish royal family. It's also popular with famed bullfighters. With a central location beside the spectacular Plaza Mayor and its facade of Villamayor stone, it fits well with surrounding historic monuments. The bedrooms and public rooms are decorated in a comfortable but luxurious style. Opened in 1930, it was renovated in 1992. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Two stars in central location |
Plaza de Gabriel y Galán, 3-5 Salamanca 37005 Spain +34 923 22 1316 |
This two-star hostal is located in the city center, close to the Zamora Gate and the Avenida de Mirat, two of Salamanca's main streets. It first opened in 1970 and was recently refurbished to offer comfortable accommodation in functional surroundings. All the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and look out onto the Plaza de Gabriel y Galán where the city's municipal library stands. The guest lounge is a relaxing place in which to watch television or read the newspapers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Peaceful yet central location |
Avenida de Italia, 11 Salamanca 37008 Spain +34 923 25 5025 |
Despite being located on one of Salamanca's main avenues, this two-star hostel offers a quiet and peaceful place to stay. The excellent location and modern facilities make this a bargain choice. It first opened in 1998 and has been providing comfortable accommodation in large bedrooms with parquet flooring, en-suite bathrooms and piped music ever since. The guest lounge is a relaxing space in which to read the newspapers or watch television. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the city centre |
Azafranal, 21 Salamanca 37002 Spain +34 923 21 4400 http://www.helcom.es/monterrey |
Just two minutes from the commercial heart of the city and the major tourist attractions, this four-star hotel offers its guests comfortable surroundings and great food. The neoclassical and Renaissance façade of the building in typical Villamayor stone is considered to be yet one more historical monument in a city renowned for its architecture. It was renovated in 2005 and the building is specially lit at night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Near the cathedrals |
Paseo Rector Esperabe, 10 Salamanca 37008 Spain +34 923 21 8482 |
This four-star hotel is recommended for tourist groups since it's located just five minutes from the Plaza Mayor with wonderful views of the Cathedrals. The Art Deco Museum housed in the Casa Lis is just across the street. Built in 1940 in Villamayor stone, it was converted into a hotel in 1991 offering comfortable accommodations and good service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relax on the city outskirts |
Carretera Salamanca - Ávila - Madrid, km. 4 Salamanca 37900 Spain +34 923 13 8888 http://www.hotelregio.com/ |
You'll find this four-star hotel just 4km from Salamanca. It's a quiet and peaceful place to relax. Modern and comfortable, it offers large terraces, pretty gardens, a variety of rooms and suites of different sizes and an English-style pub. Sports enthusiasts will also enjoy its tennis and basketball courts. There's a nearby large shopping center called Centro Comercial del Tormes that is easily accessible by a regular public bus service on the Salamanca-Santa Marta-Regio line. Prices do not include 7% service tax (VAT). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gothic masterpiece |
Compañía, 2 Salamanca 37002 Spain +34 923 26 9317 |
This stately house is the finest example of non-religious Gothic architecture in Spain. It's just two minutes from the Plaza Mayor. It's named after the shells, or "conchas," that decorate the façade. These were added to celebrate the marriage of Rodrigo Maldonado's son. Maldonado was a professor at the university and he owned the building. Construction began in 1493, in a style that combined Spanish and Flemish Gothic features with early Renaissance motifs. A tourist information office, a public library and a conference and exhibition hall are all now housed here. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Business accommodation on the outskirts |
Avenida de la Serna, 20 Salamanca 37900 Spain +34 923 20 1100 http://www.solmelia.es/ |
Just ten minutes from the historical centre of Salamanca, this four-star hotel is ideal for tourists and business travelers. The salmon pink-colored exterior combined with modern architecture makes it quite striking. The interior public rooms are modern and the bedrooms are both spacious and comfortable. The nearby shopping center called Centro Comercial del Tormes offers more than 30 different shops to choose from and there is a regular public bus service to and from the city on the Salamanca-Santa Marta line. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art and comfort combined |
San Pablo, 58-64 Salamanca 37008 Spain +34 923 26 1818 |
This is a converted palace where the cloisters and patio are one of Spain's finest examples of 15th and 16th-century Hispano-Flemish art and architecture. Its historic presence and surroundings make it popular with major public figures and the upper classes. Just minutes away from the spectacular Plaza Mayor and the rest of the old town, it is rated four stars. It offers exceptional service and luxurious accommodations. You get great views from the hotel terrace. Prices do not include 7% service tax (VAT). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Amazing views of Salamanca |
Teso de la Feria, 2 Salamanca 37008 Spain +34 923 19 2082 |
On a hill overlooking the city on the left bank of the River Tormes, this Parador offers spectacular views. Built in Villamayor stone, it was renovated in 1993. The hotel is rated four-stars with luxurious accommodations. Interior decor includes marble and rich, mahogany wood. The restaurant offers delectable cuisine including Iberian ham, Hinojosa cheese, tostón (croutons), rosquillas de Ledesma (pastries) and macaroons. Prices do not include 7% service tax (VAT). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The most beautiful public space in Spain |
Salamanca, Salamanca 37001 Spain +34 923 21 8342 (Tourist Information) |
Built between 1729 and 1755, the square is the city's central attraction, a masterpiece of Spanish Baroque architecture. Behind the impressive arches, there are numerous bars and cafés with terraces in the summer to enjoy daily city life passing by. It's an irregular square surrounded by three floors of buildings with symmetrical balconies above 88 semi-circular arches supported by solid stone pillars. The Royal Pavilion and the town hall are located here. There are decorative moldings that depict famous people who are somehow related to the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Near Gran Via and the nightlife |
Arroyo de Santo Domingo, 2 Salamanca 37008 Spain +34 923 21 1177 http://www.hotelsanpolo.com/ |
Located on the site of an 11th-century church a few meters from the River Tormes, elements of the original building have been incorporated into the present structure that dates from 1995. The façade is of traditional Villamayor sandstone to make it fit in with most of the city's other historical buildings. The bedrooms are comfortably decorated and their balconies offer splendid views of the Catedral Vieja. Prices do not include 7% service tax (VAT). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rustic charm in central location |
Clavel, 7 Salamanca 37001 Spain +34 923 27 1462 |
This two-star hotel has a great location close to the Plaza Mayor. The surroundings are charged with historic atmosphere due to the amount of beautiful and important old buildings in the vicinity. The hotel opened in 1992 and has been redecorated regularly ever since. The interior is decorated in rustic Spanish style and some of the bedrooms are completely wood-paneled. All the usual facilities provided by a two-star establishment are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the Plaza Mayor |
Plaza Mayor, 26 Concejo, 4 Salamanca 37002 Spain +34 923 21 2100 |
This hospitable 3-star hotel has an excellent location, right in the heart of the city. There are two entrances: one on the Plaza Mayor and the other on Calle Consejo. It offers visitors a comfortable place to stay with an interior that has been decorated in Art Deco style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World famous plateresque architecture |
Patio de Escuelas, 1 Salamanca 37008 Spain +34 923 29 4400 http://www.usal.es/ |
The plateresque façade of this place is famous all over the world. The filigree work contains symbolic imagery that gives rise to numerous legends. If you can identify the image of a frog, you're sure to have good luck, so the story goes. The university's treasures include fabulous tapestries in the central hall, staircases with plateresque reliefs, paintings by Juan de Flandes in the high gallery and Europe's first university library. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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