Zamora is one of those jewels that still conserves its flavour unaltered by the passage of time: cradle of Romanesque architecture, in its streets you can stroll, relax and smell the aromas of the most authentic gastronomy.
Zamora has the best urban Romanesque architecture in the peninsula, with more than twenty buildings that you won't want to miss. The city, bathed by the great river of Castile and Portugal, the Duero, marks the orography of Zamora and your walks at sunset. Discover the legends of Doña Urraca, King Alfonso VI, the Cid Campeador, the Siege of Zamora or the recently inaugurated Zamora Castle and the Baltasar Lobo Museum. Start writing your history in the city.
Taste the gastronomy of Zamora
Perhaps the best thing about walking around Zamora is what awaits you to regain your strength: chickpeas from Fuentesaúcos, cheeses from Zamora, Zamora octopus, garlic soup, cod a la tranca and of course, the unbeatable suckling lamb, famous in every corner of the world. All washed down with delicious Toro wines.
Zamora's gastronomy is part of its age-old history and tradition. Let yourself be seduced by any of the tascas and restaurants in the historic quarter -or go to the banks of the Duero River- and let the local chefs surprise you with their cuisine. You won't regret it.
WHAT TO SEE ONE DAY IN ZAMORA
Wake up in one of the flats of Zamora Suites Central and have breakfast while the light of the Parque de la Marina Española comes through the window. Take a walk to the Plaza Mayor -it won't take you more than 8 minutes to get there through the popular Calle de Santa Clara-. From there you can take the monumental route through Zamora -or Romanesque route-. Stroll along Calle de Ramos Carrión and the surrounding area, along Rúa de los Francos until you reach the Castle and the Cathedral. Go to the Troncoso viewpoint and enjoy the views over the Duero River, with the Stone Bridge on your left.
Have you worked up an appetite yet? Throughout the old town you'll find dozens of bars and restaurants with a succulent range of tapas. Although if you fancy something more substantial, be sure to try the Zamora suckling lamb.
In the afternoon, after recovering your strength in your centrally located flat, you can enjoy the city's surprising modernist heritage, which dates back to the mid-19th century, visit the Renaissance Palace of the Momos or one of the city's museums.
In the evening, go to the Douro River and enjoy the views of the illuminated city.
WHEN TO TRAVEL TO ZAMORA?
Every season of the year, Zamora has something to offer to make your getaway perfect:
Easter Week in Zamora
This is the most popular festival in Zamora. It dates back to 1273 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious in Spain. This celebration stands out for its devotion, sobriety, austerity, silence and respect. It also has its own Easter Week Museum.
Fairs of San Pedro
Around 29 June, the San Pedro Fairs are held, the patron saint festivities of Zamora. Over the course of a week you can attend the Ceramics Fair, the oldest of its kind in Spain, as well as the Garlic Fair, which fills the whole city with its unmistakable aroma.
There are also concerts, pilgrimages, open-air dances, bullfights and a great fireworks display to round off the event.
The colours of autumn
The banks of the Duero River are tinged with yellows and oranges with the arrival of October. Enjoy the city and its surroundings at this time of year. Combine hiking with urban tourism. Walks that inspire and help you to free your mind.
Christmas in Zamora
Zamora is a magical place at this time of year. Enjoy its enormous historical heritage with the city decorated for Christmas and an inexhaustible gastronomy to enjoy. There are also dozens of activities to do with the youngest members of the family.
