Tradition, charm and gastronomy
CHARMING VILLAGES IN ZAMORA
VISITS AND CHARMING VILLAGES IN ZAMORA AND SALAMANCA
Our inn is located in a strategic place to visit many interesting places within a short distance by car. Moreover, we are in an area with very good communications, next to the Ruta de la Plata motorway, which means that the vast majority of journeys are by motorway to facilitate your routes and excursions, visiting several of these charming villages in Zamora, the neighbouring province of Salamanca and those located across the border in Portugal in a few distance.
Next, we are going to recommend you 8 charming towns and villages in Zamora, Salamanca and one even in Portugal, so that you could enjoy the essence of Castile and Leon surroundings through its monuments, landscapes, gastronomy… A perfect complement to your getaway in a charming rural hotel in Zamora as special as our inn.
A VISIT TO THE PROVINCIAL CAPITAL
Zamora
20 minutes from the Inn
We begin with the capital of our province, Zamora. This small city can be easily covered in one day and can even be combined with a visit to another town on the way. On the banks of the Duero River, the city of Zamora has a spectacular castle and cathedral, both in the old part of the city. The visit is completed with the Plaza Mayor, the city walls and El Puente de Piedra, from where you will not only enjoy this beautiful bridge with centuries of history, but also privileged views of the Duero and the surrounding area.
And to round off the day, what better way to enjoy its wide range of gastronomic offerings, with products such as lamb, cheeses, pulses, sausages and, of course, wines.
HISTORY, CULTURE AND CHARM
Salamanca
35 minutes from the Inn
A tourist and student place par excellence, Salamanca is undoubtedly one of the most charming cities, not only in Castilla y León, but in the whole of Spain. A must-visit where you can admire its numerous monuments, which can be found on every corner and in every square of the city: the Cathedrals (the Old and the New), the Casa de las Conchas, the University Building, the Huerto de Calixto y Melibea and, of course, the Main Square.
Convents, palaces, bridges and churches complete the monuments that make Salamanca a UNESCO World Heritage City.
GASTRONOMY, WINE TOURISM AND HISTORY
Toro
35 minutes from the Inn
On the top of a hill, we find this historic town, also known for being the capital of the Denomination of Origin that bears its name.
It is undoubtedly one of the most charming towns in Zamora and here you can admire such emblematic places as the Alcázar, the Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor de Toro or walk along the Paseo del Espolón, where you will find an excellent viewpoint overlooking the Duero valley and its so-called “Roman bridge”. Toro is a city of wine, so wine tourism and gastronomy are other major attractions of this captivating town in Zamora.
VIEWS THAT WILL MAKE YOU FALL IN LOVE
Fermoselle
45 minutes from the Inn
We are going to the Zamora capital of the Arribes del Duero, another of the most charming villages in Zamora. This village is located just before the border with Portugal.
Located in the Arribes del Duero Natural Park, nature and history intermingle in this medieval village with its narrow streets, viewpoints, Plaza Mayor square and spectacular century-old wineries. Being in a natural area of great scenic beauty, we recommend a short walk to the Escaleras Viewpoint, to enjoy exceptional panoramic views of the Arribes del Duero.
GASTRONOMY AND HISTORY ACROSS THE BORDER
Miranda Do Douro
50 minutes from the Inn
We change country and go to neighbouring Portugal. Also located in the heart of the Arribes del Duero Natural Park, its fame comes from its tradition as a place to buy textiles, furniture and coffee.
But Mirando Do Douro is much more than that, it is a town with a beautiful historic centre, where its fortress stands out and also an ideal place to take a boat trip to explore the Arribes del Duero. The Portuguese gastronomy is another of Miranda’s great attractions, highlighting products such as cod. .
A GASTRONOMIC VISIT
Fuentesauco
30 minutes from the Inn
This typical Castilian village is especially known for its star product, the chickpeas of Fuentesaúco, which have Protected Geographical Indication.
Located in the valley of the river Guareña, the church of Santa María del Castillo stands out. It is a very good area for tasting its gastronomy, because, apart from chickpeas, it has other renowned products such as asparagus, sausages and cheeses, as well as being part of the Wine Land region.
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN SPAIN
Ledesma
30 minutes from the Inn
We go to the neighbouring province of Salamanca and come across this town whose walled enclosure is considered a Historic-Artistic Site.
This charming village in Salamanca is home to monuments such as churches, chapels, palaces, squares, bridges over the river Tormes and a castle. All this has earned Ledesma a place on the exclusive list of the Most Beautiful Villages in Spain. In terms of gastronomic products, the town’s most typical product is its famous doughnuts.
AN EXPERIENCE IN CONTACT WITH NATURE
Puebla de Sanabria
1 hour and 30 minutes from the Inn
This village is a little further away, but if you have time, you should save a whole day to visit it, together with the famous Sanabria Lakes. We are talking about the most charming village in Zamora and the only one in the whole province to be included in the Most Beautiful Villages of Spain.
Its cobbled streets, urban architecture, town hall and castle are more than enough reasons to visit Puebla de Sanabria. And 15 minutes from the village, we also recommend you to visit the Iberian Wolf Interpretation Centre, a very special and interesting place.
NATURE AND LANDSCAPES
Arribes del Duero Natural Park
1 hour and 30 minutes from the Inn
Located between the border area of Zamora, Salamanca and the Portuguese border, this Natural Park is an almost obligatory visit for all nature lovers, hiking and photography of natural areas.
The impressive canyons carved out by the Duero River, forming drops of more than 200 metres, have given rise to dozens of impressive viewpoints on both sides of the border that are a real delight for nature lovers. There are several well-marked routes to discover all these landscapes in a complete excursion of one or several days.
ACTIVE TOURISM AND NATURE
Sanabria Lake
A 1 hora y 45 minutos de la Posada
Lake Sanabria is the largest lake of natural origin in Spain, and the largest lake of glacial origin in Europe. Its origin dates back more than 100,000 years and it is surrounded by small lakes of the same origin, giving rise to a unique landscape.
It is a perfect place to enjoy all kinds of active tourism activities, both on water, such as kayaking or canoeing, and on land, being a perfect place for excursions with family or friends enjoying a day in nature or doing one of the dozens of hiking trails in the surrounding area.
Charming villages in Zamora and Salamanca that you must visit for a complete experience during your stay.
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