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Salamanca is known for being walkable and business-friendly with many neighborhood options for restaurants, bars, and cafes. Many visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the parks, while others visit for the local theater. Start by booking your hotel in Salamanca, and then enjoy the sights in the greater Madrid area.

Sightseeing around Salamanca

The museums and theaters add a sense of refinement, while the monuments and other landmarks offer local lore. Fundacion Manuel Benedito, Museo Casa de la Moneda, and National Archaeological Museum of Spain feature a variety of exhibits. You can check out the local talent at Nuevo Teatro Alcala, Fernan Gomez Centro Cultural de la Villa, and Teatro Fernan Gomez. Monuments like Cristobal Colon Monument, Fuente de los Galapagos, and Alfonso XII Monument honor the area. Plaza de Colon, Palacio Bermejillo, and Instituto Valencia de Don Juan are some local landmarks. Be sure to get some family photos at Royal Botanical Garden, Royal Observatory of Madrid, and Dalieda de San Francisco.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at El Retiro Park, Parque de Berlin, or Sabatini Gardens. Surround yourself with nature at Mina Marcelo Jorissen, Garden of Prince Anglona, and Campo del Moro. For retail therapy, consider Mercado de la Paz, El Jardin de Serrano, and ABC Serrano, and seek out the perfect souvenir. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by Sports Palace Madrid, Las Ventas, and San Anton Market.

A few of the most popular sights in the area include Prado Museum, Plaza Mayor, and Madrid Congress Centre. You can also visit Fundacion Juan March, Italian Embassy, and Casa Arabe.

Getting around Salamanca

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Lista Station, Goya Station, or Velazquez Station.

Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas) is the closest major airport, 6.4 miles (10.3 km) from Salamanca.