San José 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 & Ávila Full-Day Tour
Salamanca: Private tour of the most important sites
Salamanca: Convents, Monasteries, and Churches Private Tour
Salamanca: Legends and Stories Private Night Walking Tour
Our pick of the best San José Hotel Deals
Parador de Salamanca
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Eurostars Las Claras
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Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
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NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
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Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
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Vincci Ciudad de Salamanca
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Other neighbourhoods around San José
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 Las Duenas Convent.
Montalvos
Montalvos is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Roman Bridge and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum if you have time to explore the area.
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.
Zurguén
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Zurguén and surrounding area, you can visit Roman Bridge and Salamanca Automobile History Museum.
Arrabal
Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider stopping by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.