A getaway with children to Salamanca

If you don’t know where to go on your next family getaway with children during the May bank holiday, we recommend you to visit Salamanca. 

Salamanca is a university city, it is known all over the world for this, as well as for its artistic wealth: cathedrals, castles, palaces, churches… of different artistic styles such as Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque and Plateresque. 

The city is located on the banks of the river Tormes and has many attractions to make your stay with children a pleasant one. Salamanca was European City of Culture in 2002, so plans related to tourism and leisure are the central themes throughout the city. 

Some of the fun things you can do if you go with children are: climb the medieval towers of the city, walk and rest in the Huerto de Calixto y Melibea or sit on a terrace in the Plaza Mayor while the children run around and play in it.

Accommodation in Salamanca with children

For accommodation, we suggest the Hotel Horus Salamanca. It is located on the main access road from Madrid and from the airport, and is very close to the most important shopping centres of the city, as well as being only 5 minutes away from the Historic Centre of the city, which is recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with the Cathedral, the Plaza Mayor and the University among others.

If you are looking for accommodation away from the crowds and where you can spend a unique stay, we recommend the Castillo de Buen Amor, just 20 km from the city. This hotel offers the opportunity to stay in a medieval castle with 1000 years of history.

In this hotel you will live a unique experience, you will be able to imagine other times inside the castle walls, enjoy the peace of the countryside, disconnect from everyday life, breathe the pure air of nature, sleep in a unique room… In short, give importance to the small details, to the luxury of the little things. 

They also offer activities in the surroundings of the castle such as discovering the medieval villages, visiting and discovering different animals in the area, enjoying gastronomic tourism, sightseeing in Salamanca or visiting Zamora, which is only 35 minutes away by car.

It’s clear that Salamanca is the perfect option to enjoy with your children this May Bank Holiday.