Salamanca Things to Do

This building was once the General Hospital and is now the Siervas de San José School. It's located close to San Esteban. It began to be known as the General Hospital during the 16th century because it incorporated a number of... more

Locals and visitors have been winning considerable sums of money here since 1978, so it is sometimes advisable to book a table beforehand. You have to pay (EUR 1.50) for each card you want to play, and, while you're waiting for... more

If you want to go out for some tapas in the historic part of town, then you should definitely visit this bar in the Plaza Mayor. There's a huge bar topped with a great many varied pinchos (like tapas) to choose from. El Real sp... more

In order to pinpoint the date of this fiesta, which is probably the most popular in the whole province, you have to do a bit of math and keep your eye on the calendar. It always takes place on the Monday after Easter Sunday, kn... more

At this yoga and psychotherapy centre there are classes at all levels. It is, however, best to start with the initiation course if you have no experience whatsoever. There's an annual membership fee of 3700 ptas and a monthly c... more

You will find this unusual museum right next to the Casa Lis and inside the building housing the National Historical Archives. Very few people know about this museum, where they've tried to re-create what is believed to be a Ma... more

Although this gallery only opened in December 1994, it is already a classic in Salamanca and Castilla y León. They have displayed work by really famous artists, such as Fortuny, Barceló, Zuloaga, Velázquez, Dalí and Sorolla.Caj... more

This building is located in a lovely pedestrian street in the center of the town. As its name suggests (ateneo means atheneum or cultural center), here you can meet other people who are also interested in literature and the art... more

Sala de Exposiciones La Salina is a big exhibition hall, which belongs to the Diputación Provincial (Regional Government), is well-known for offering a wide variety of interesting cultural and artistic exhibits. The hall regula... more

Hundreds of domestic animals gather in the so-called Campo de San Francisco (a park right in the city centre) with their owners on this day. They come here to be blessed. The day begins with a Mass led by a Franciscan at the Ig... more