Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Salamanca Province March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Salamanca Province ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Salamanca Province Types of activities [Salamanca Province travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Salamanca-Province.dx6055201) ![Salamanca Province](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6122022/9d554394-fd2f-4803-a3f1-bb183e9537f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Salamanca Province](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6122032/e0c1ed44-8736-4873-b708-87890950fce9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Salamanca Province](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6122024/b12e690e-f0d0-4ac2-9dee-ea16fdeaf015.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Salamanca Province](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055201/44946c58-177b-4f88-8543-19a2d7818654.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Salamanca Province](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055201/bf570d58-2186-475a-a7b9-751cbcea5489.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Plaza Mayor The Plaza Mayor is the central nucleus around which the city of Salamanca spreads. The large square is a popular gathering point for locals and visitors, drawing sightseers with its majestic buildings of Baroque style. Sit at the outdoor tables of the many restaurants and cafés surrounding the square and watch people going by. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Mayor-Salamanca-Centro.d6122022.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6122022/9d554394-fd2f-4803-a3f1-bb183e9537f7.jpg) ### 2\. University of Salamanca The University of Salamanca is a world-renowned university made up of architectural gems used for residence halls and faculty buildings. Established in 1218, the college was the first university in Spain and is one of the oldest in Europe. Make your way through the pleasant courtyards and halls of its historic structures for a sense of the prestige associated with this university. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Salamanca-Salamanca-Centro.d6122024.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6122024/68647eec-f2a8-4ca6-897f-ea64ba973c68.jpg) ### 3\. San Esteban Convent With its grandiose church, opulent façade and majestic two-story cloister, San Esteban Convent is one of Salamanca's most beautiful pieces of architecture. This religious complex has been an important center of study and theology for the Dominican Order for hundreds of years and still houses a monastic community. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Esteban-Convent-Salamanca-Centro.d6122046.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6122046/8b4715b8-7a18-455a-8713-6d963f7bfb2d.jpg) ### 4\. New Cathedral of Salamanca One of the largest and tallest buildings in the city is the New Cathedral of Salamanca, a huge church that was under construction for two centuries. Work started in 1513 and was completed in 1733\. It was built next to the Old Cathedral, which was considered too small for Salamanca’s growing population. View the stately design, a mixture of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectural styles. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Cathedral-Of-Salamanca-Salamanca-Centro.d6122032.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6122032/e0c1ed44-8736-4873-b708-87890950fce9.jpg) ### 5\. Old Cathedral of Salamanca The Old Cathedral of Salamanca is a gorgeous Romanesque church dedicated to Santa María de la Sede. It was constructed during the 12th and 13th centuries and stands alongside the New Cathedral. Go on a self-guided tour of the interior, allowing at least 1 hour to explore the chapels and many religious artworks of the older church. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Old-Cathedral-Of-Salamanca-Salamanca-Centro.d6122034.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6122034/a6353e5a-4695-4eb3-abfa-44db3d03c7b9.jpg) ### 6\. Pontifical University of Salamanca The Pontifical University of Salamanca was established by Pope Pius XII in the 20th century. It has many beautiful historic buildings that serve the 6,500 students that attend this college. Marvel at the array of elegant and impressive 17th-century structures and cobbled plazas that make up this exceptional campus. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pontifical-University-Of-Salamanca-Salamanca-Centro.d553248621532486917.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532486917/8eccd287-2be4-4a1e-bfb8-9f32ef55243e.jpg) ### 7\. Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum La Casa Lis is a handsome early 20th-century modernist mansion that houses Salamanca's Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum. Inside the building are 19 collections of decorative arts from the late 19th century until World War II, consisting of about 2,500 pieces. View the artistic architecture of the building’s south façade of stained glass and ironwork. Gaze up at the blues of the large stained-glass ceiling over the courtyard. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Art-Nouveau-And-Art-Deco-Museum-Salamanca-Centro.d6122036.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6122036/4e91c475-314f-45dc-b4d1-6840e24fbf59.jpg) ### 8\. Casa de las Conchas The Casa de las Conchas is a fascinating historical structure dating back to the late 15th century. The building, which today contains a public library, is decorated with more than 300 shells. Capture photos of the intriguing décor of the façade and admire the range of architectural styles. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Casa-De-Las-Conchas-Salamanca-Centro.d553248621532487037.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532487037/3727f899-5800-47d7-a1ef-00abfe43fc2b.jpg) ## What to do in Salamanca Province --- --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Salamanca Province ![Panorama of the main square called, "Plaza Mayor", of Salamanca (Spain) at night with lights on.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3205/e4848628-0ee3-42dc-b598-3e75ebce27ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Salamanca ![Aerial views of the sunset of the city of Bejar, in the province of Salamanca during a sunny spring day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182282/22007342-d474-4f9c-a41a-b1fd77382523.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bejar ![Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Castile and Leon, Spain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182308/8c2225e0-949c-40b9-a684-c9328edb736e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ciudad Rodrigo ![Gare de Vilar Formoso, Beira Alta, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023258/e59f27ce-694b-4b0f-a681-e5d63543e2fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vilar Formoso ![Cherry trees in Valle del Jerte, Cáceres, Spain.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023640/696f2808-3c82-4632-a961-03fe16f6422d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Jerte ![La Alberca](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034695/0da647c6-b09e-443b-bdba-eb4114677554.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) by [Luis Daniel Carbia Cabeza](https://www.flickr.com/people/11498085@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ### La Alberca ![Aerial view of the historic village of Castelo Mendo in Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046920/2f2ab9b1-9103-4fba-a025-4cce21f3a618.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Almeida ![Street Scene, Traditional Architecture, Candelario, Ruta de la Plata, Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain, Europe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047220/2fbc80e4-0fc5-4b89-9352-bb817d6f2be9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Candelario ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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