Montalvos Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Plaza Mayor
Gaze up at the majestic walls enclosing the heart of one of Spain’s most lively plazas where cobblestone paths pass upscale boutiques and restaurants serving traditional tapas.
University of Salamanca
Marvel at the historic buildings and learn about the student culture in one of the oldest educational institutions in the world.
San Esteban Convent
Go on a self-guided tour of the church, chapels and cloister of this centuries-old convent. Admire gorgeous religious art and see where a saint confessed her sins.
Old Cathedral of Salamanca
Admire many works of religious art and climb up a medieval tower when you visit the oldest Christian building in Salamanca.
New Cathedral of Salamanca
Explore one of Salamanca's two cathedrals, a monumental building that houses a rich collection of centuries-old religious paintings and carvings.
Casa de las Conchas
Count the regularly spaced scallop shells that adorn the walls of this historic 500-year-old building surrounded by symbols of love.
Activities
Salamanca: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Bicycle
Salamanca Bike Tour in English, Nederlands, Deutsch o Español
Salamanca: Miguel de Cervantes walking tour
Salamanca: Private Guided Customizable Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Montalvos Hotel Deals
Hotel Salamanca Montalvo
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Exe Salamanca
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Parador de Salamanca
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Hotel Gran Vía by gaiarooms
Reviewed on 12 July 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Montalvos
San José
While San José may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Roman Bridge and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum.
Tormes
While Tormes may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Roman Bridge and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum.
Vistahermosa
Vistahermosa is well liked for its historical sites. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Roman Bridge and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum.
Fontana
While Fontana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Esteban Convent and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum.
Tenerías
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Tenerías. You might want to make time for a stop at Salamanca Automobile History Museum or Monumento al Lazarillo de Tormes.
Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.
