Tormes 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.
Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum
View a vast collection of decorative objects, jewelry and everyday items in styles that were hugely popular in the early 20th century.
Activities
Salamanca Evening Walking Tour bilingual
Salamanca Sightseeing Walking Tour with Local Guide. Spanish
Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour
Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour
Salamanca: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Bicycle
Our pick of the best Tormes Hotel Deals
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Hotel Gran Vía by gaiarooms
"Very clea, great location but noisy on a Friday night."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Mercado by gaiarooms
"Clean room and a very comfortable bed, thanks Hotel Mercado, see you again soon."
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Eurostars Las Claras
AZZ Salamanca Montalvo
"Great location off the highway. Staff very helpful. Breakfast was excellent."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
"The hotel building and design is very atmospheric. Reception staff ranged from grumpy to helpful. No idea if breakfast is served or if there is a restaurant as nobody informed us and we didn’t find anything. Not the fault of the hotel but the road was closed so we had to carry five cases from a public ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tormes
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.
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.
Arrabal
Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider stopping by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Old Town Salamanca
Unique features of Old Town Salamanca include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Casa de las Conchas or La Rana while you're exploring the area.
Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.
Salamanca Centro
Salamanca Centro is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas.
