Where can you sleep?
In this historical city you will find a very inviting number of accommodation where you can stay while you explore the most beautiful spots of this region. You will fall in love with the city center, since from here you will be able to see the wonderful views of the Romanesque buildings, whereas in the smaller towns around the valley of Zamora, you will enjoy of some well-deserved peace and tranquility.
Some of them like the the Granja de Moreruela are crossed by the Camino de Santiago, and in the monastery here you will be able to do a 3D visit. In Benavente, on the other hand, you will find many mansions from the time it was one of the richest regions. You cannot forget to visit either the surroundings of the Sanabria lake, with many castles and palaces which you can visit and enjoy of the views of the Natural Park.
What to do in the area?
The 11th century was a turning point for the architecture of this city, and resulting in some of the most beautiful buildings. One of them is the cathedral, built in the 12th century and renovated in the Gothic style 3 centuries after. Between those periods, up to 22 churches were also built in the city, the most important of them being the Iglesia de San Pedro and San Ildefonso.
During this period, the city walls were built, and you can still see some of what remains from them.
Moving forward to the last century, you will also find here many buildings built in the Modernist style, such as the Teatro Ramos Carrión or the current Círculo de Zamora.
You can also visit here the lake of Sanabria, one of the most spectacular natural sights of the province.
What typical foods are recommended?
There are up to 9 PDO products that you should try at least once during your stay in this province. The famous restaurants you will find here offer some of the most succulent dishes such as 'arroz a la zamorana', 'cocido' elaborated with Fuentesaúco chickpeas, or 'Ternera de Aliste'.
For a quick snack, there is nothing like some local cheese and wine, from the 45 wine cellars that are located along the banks of the river Duero. For dessert, the cream-filled 'cañas zamoranas' are mouthwatering, just like sugared almonds, which are often eaten during Easter.
Where are the festivities?
And without leaving Easter week, this religious festivity was acknowledged as being of tourist interest already in the 80s, thanks to the processions that have been celebrater for decades, and during which altarpieces from the 15th century are shown.
Another very popular festivity celebrated here are the Fiestas de San Pedro, which start on the 29th of June, honouring the patron of the town, and during which concerts, bullfighting, traditional regional dances and fireworks are held, as well as activities like a pottery and garlic market.
