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Traditional Fiestas in La Alberca
Talking about La Alberca is talking about tradition which can be felt everywhere, in the streets, in every corner, in the houses and rooted celebration. Among all the celebrations, we can point out the Ofertorio and La Loa, both of them declared of National Tourist Interest.
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Ciudad Rodrigo Cathedral
This is undoubtedly the most important monument in the city. King Fernando II de Leon promoted the construction of this building at the end of the 12th century, although the building works took place along six centuries and this brought many changes and influences as a result.
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Siega Verde
The archaeological site of Siega Verde is located in the west of Salamanca, in the region of Ciudad Rodrigo. This is the most important open air Paleolithic Art site in Castile and Leon and the most significant one in Spain. That is why it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage.
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Canyons and dams
In the north-west corner, the river Duero and its tributaries have carved an amazing chain of canyons, over which some spectacular dams and hydroelectric dams have been built.
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Autumn Fruits
In autumn, fields show red, yellow and ochre colours, and the pastures cover again the large dehesas, where pigs go back because the acorn-feeding season starts.
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Conventual Pastry and Honey. Sweet temptations
This travel trough Salamanca can't finish without tasting any of the numerous recipes of the delicious conventual pastry.
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Iberian products of Salamanca. Certified quality
Iberian products of Salamanca mean quality. This Certification Mark, recognised in 2005, offers selected Iberian products of Salamanca, in particular steaks, chorizos, salchichones, cured hams and pork shoulders.