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Before you go
Your trip to Zamora.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Zamora – Castile and León Destination Salamanca
How to get there
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Aeropuerto de Valladolid (VLL) Villanubla · 100 km
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Estación de Zamora (Adif) 2 km
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Estación de Autobuses de Zamora 2 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Check before you buy. From Madri, high-speed trains reach Zamora station in less than two hours; there are also buses from Madri and from Salamanca. It's about 66 km by road from Salamanca. The train station and the bus station are about 2 km from the old town. The nearest airport is Valladolid; Madri's airport has more flights.
How many days
A full day covers the cathedral, the castle, the main Romanesque churches, the Plaza Mayor and the Duero riverside. With one night you have time to watch the sunset on the stone bridge and to visit more churches. Many people do Zamora as a day trip from Salamanca.
When to go
Spring, from April to June, and autumn, from September to October, usually have pleasant temperatures for walking. July and August are hot during the day. Winter is cold and dry, with frost in the mornings. At Easter Week the city gets crowded because of the processions: book accommodation in advance.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The old town is long and flat, and everything can be done on foot, from the Plaza Mayor to the cathedral and the castle at the western end. A car is only useful to visit villages in the region. Those arriving by train can walk or take a taxi from the station to the center.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Zamora
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Morning
Plaza Mayor and the churches on the main street
Start at the Plaza Mayor, with the church of San Juan de Puerta Nueva and the statue of Merlú. Follow the rúa de los Francos to the church of Magdalena and to San Pedro y San Ildefonso.
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Afternoon
Cathedral and castle
Visit the cathedral and the cathedral museum, with its Flemish tapestries. Then the castle and the gardens, on the tip of the plateau, with views over the Duero.
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Late afternoon
Stone bridge and the river
Go down to the riverside, pass by the aceñas de Olivares and cross the stone bridge to see the town from the other side, with the cathedral above.
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Evening
Dinner in the center
Dine in the old town. Spaniards eat late, after 9:00 pm; try arroz a la zamorana and the regional cheese.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Zamora worth a day trip from Salamanca?
Yes. It's about 66 km, with buses and trains between the two cities. In one day you can see the cathedral, the castle, the main Romanesque churches and the stone bridge.
Why is Zamora known for Romanesque art?
The old town and the municipality together have more than twenty Romanesque churches, in addition to the cathedral, the castle, the walls and the bridge. It is one of the largest ensembles of Romanesque art in a single city in Europe.
What is Zamora's Holy Week like?
It is one of the oldest in Spain, declared of International Tourist Interest, known for the sobriety and silence of the processions. The city fills up: book in advance.
Is Zamora on the Camino de Santiago?
Yes, on the Via de la Plata, which comes from Seville. After Zamora the route splits: it follows the Camino Sanabrés to Ourense or north to Astorga, on the Camino Francés.
What to eat in Zamora?
Arroz a la zamorana, made with pork, zamorano cheese from sheep's milk, and Zamora bread. Wines from the region, such as those from Toro, appear on menus.