The most beautiful towns in Salamanca

There are so many attractions in our country that we find it difficult to resist talking to you about them. Without going any further, yesterday we told you about some of the essential destinations in Spain in 2016. Well, today we also want to tell you about some Spanish destinations that are worth visiting, especially if you are passionate about rural tourism. And then we are going to delve into the province of Salamanca, located in Castilla y León, to discover some of its most beautiful towns.

Little known, Salamanca is full of beautiful places, highlighting its spectacular towns, where you can discover exquisite cuisine, beautiful nature, an important heritage and a lot of tradition. Would you like to discover some of the towns prettiest in the province? Well, then you can not miss anything we tell you below!

Miranda del Castañar

First of all, we want to talk about Miranda del Castañar, which is located in the heart of the Sierra de Francia. The town highlights its old town, which has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest, although its urban air landscape medieval All in all it is a true wonder. Of its monuments of interest, the environment formed by the castle is striking.

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Secondly, we want to tell you about La Alberca, which was the first rural population in the country declared a National Historic Monument. Also located in the Sierra de Francia, this town stands out mainly for its Plaza Mayor, which despite the passage of time, is still the center of life Social Township.

Rodrigo City

As it could not be otherwise, we also have to tell you about Ciudad Rodrigo, a town declared a Historic-Artistic Site. It is a square fortified It contains a rich heritage headed by the Cathedral of Santa María and the Castle.

Mogarraz

Another town we want to talk about is Mogarraz, which is located in the southern fringe of the province, in the Sierra de Francia. Thanks to the preservation of the medieval structure, this town has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest. In fact, touring the town you can discover examples of architecture traditional very well preserved. The Plaza Mayor and the parish church of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves stand out.

Stone Cantala

Located in the Tierra de Peñaranda region, Cantalapiedra is a traditional town surrounded by plains and fertile fields of wheat. The main attraction of this place is that its streets still retain the flavor of yesteryear, and you can find well-preserved old buildings. The most emblematic place is the park of Our Lady of Mercy.

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A town that cannot be missing from the list is Candelario, which is located in the Sierra de Béjar region. It was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1975 thanks to its special aesthetic, since it is one of the best preserved urban centers in Salamanca. Its particularly narrow and cobbled streets stand out, which are crossed by the showers, channels of crystalline water coming from the mountains.

Ledesma

Another town that must also be present in this list is Ledesma, a beautiful villa located on the banks of the River Tormes and very close to the Arribes de Duero Natural Park. In the town you will discover prehistoric and medieval monuments. The Church of Santa María la Mayor and the Bridge, of Roman origin, deserve special mention.

San Martín del Castañar

Finally, and knowing that we are leaving many beautiful towns in the inkwell, we are going to talk about San Martín del Castañar, which is part of the Sierra de Francia region. Among its main attractions stands out the castle, the cemetery and the bullring, which some claim is the second oldest in Spain.

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