Salamanca Things to Do

This is probably the most famous, popular and busy bar in town. It has been open for ages and was the first place to serve home-made pinchos (canapés). The entrance is very well known: its door handles are shaped like a man and... more

This gallery specializes in representational works of art, both in their permanent collection and in the temporary shows they organize. They usually exhibit paintings, sculptures and some engravings, which you can buy or simply... more

When you are looking for peaceful contemplation, and find yourself near Casa de Santa Teresa, you will find this Franciscan convent which is worth a visit to see the lovely plateresque entrance to the church. It's a Mudéjar Ren... more

If you like Tintin, the famous comics character, this place is for you. In the daytime, you can have breakfast for (EUR 2.10) and all kinds of pinchos (canapés) such as Spanish omelette, patatas bravas (sautéed potatoes served... more

This is the most recently-built sports hall and the one which gets the most use, perhaps because of its good facilities. The local authority organises sports activities for children here, such as gymnastics, 7-a-side football a... more

This is the most important theatre in Zaragoza and it is very well located, right in the centre of the city. The most successful theatre and dance companies, both international and Spanish, come to perform in this lovely old bu... more

Famous for being the place where the best-looking people in town go, this is a great bar for listening to the latest music hits including Spanish and Latin rhythms and meeting friendly people. In summer, you can sit out at the... more

This quiet 13th-century convent, located very near Gran Vía, was the residence of the Franciscan order of nuns, which was rebuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries after a fire. When the building was restored, marvellous 14th-cent... more

It is usually packed with people all the time, particulary at the weekend, because they offer a great variety of tostitas, shrimp, anchovies, ham, cheese, scrambled eggs, pork loin, etc. Moreover, they offer a good selection of... more

This cultural center offers a theater, several rooms for workshops, a library and a gym where they teach yoga. There is something for everyone in the family here. The theater holds 250 people and there are all sorts of concerts... more