Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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This 18th-century square is one of the largest in Spain.
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  • EC13091
    Ellicott City, Maryland1,549 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely square
    This is a lovely in the center of Salamanca. Stop to feel the beat of the city, with cafes and shops surrounding. There’s a tourist office here, but no public rest rooms. Make the square one of turn first stops.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 October 2023
  • helenbbyrne
    London, United Kingdom104 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must visit venue when in Salamanca
    What a beautiful place to visit. We went during the book fair - stalls were set up across the square. The architecture is beautiful and the roads that lead off the Plaza all lead to interesting places to visit and see. So much to see in Salamanca. Loads of restaurants in the Plaza and also just off the Plaza in the side roads
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 23 November 2023
  • andream0402
    Melbourne, Australia4,057 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect to people watch
    What a stunningly beautiful square , full of life and full of history. The facades of the apartments surrounding the square are owned by the government and have to remain the same. The occupants are not allowed to stay out on the balconies. The square is full of cafes, restaurants and shops. It’s a perfect place to people watch whilst enjoying a coffee or a drink.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 16 April 2024
  • Travelingjohn123
    Peterlee, United Kingdom3,105 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great square
    Great central square, ideal for eating, drinking, chilling, watching the world go by and generally chilling. Anyone visiting Salamanca is certain to come home and it is a great place to hang out. The prices for most places are reasonable but services in most bars is very slow
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 21 April 2024
  • Unpretentious Foodie
    Los Angeles, California21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Town Square with flair
    It's worth a visit and a walk around. 10 minutes of your time. The city hall is beautiful. There seem to be apartments on floors 2-3 which is interesting. Would be fun to have an apartment there to come and visit here more often! Sometimes there are events inside, we heard some musicians playing Vivaldi's fourth season, winter. Beautiful.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 11 June 2024
  • BrakiWorldTraveler
    Belgrade, Serbia19,438 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spain's most beautiful Plaza Mayor
    Every single Spanish city or town has its own Plaza Mayor - the most central square, mostly rectangular in shape and encircled with 2-3 storey buildings around. This one in Salamanca we found being one of the most beautiful ones. Visited it twice - early in the morning with almost no one around and late at night when it was bustling with life - cannot tell which was better, we enjoyed both. There're many cafes and restaurants around but I would only suggest having a drink, as food is mostly touristy (higher prices/lower quality) so eat somewhere else.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 2 August 2024
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,438 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
Every single Spanish city or town has its own Plaza Mayor - the most central square, mostly rectangular in shape and encircled with 2-3 storey buildings around.
This one in Salamanca we found being one of the most beautiful ones. Visited it twice - early in the morning with almost no one around and late at night when it was bustling with life - cannot tell which was better, we enjoyed both.
There're many cafes and restaurants around but I would only suggest having a drink, as food is mostly touristy (higher prices/lower quality) so eat somewhere else.
Written 2 August 2024
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notyourtype
Porto, Portugal606 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
We visited this place for the first time in July 2021. Plaza Mayor is very close from our hotel. It is only 5 mins on walking. The plaza is always with many people. They have many restaurants open for people to enjoy their day. At night, there are some performance from some musicians and dancers.

You can visit the place for free. Wear your mask and keep your distance from others.
Written 2 November 2021
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LJA_55
Sydney, Australia192 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
This is the most beautiful square in Spain.
While it does tend to be noisy and crowded that is what adds to the atmosphere. Then at nigh with the buildings all illuminated he place takes on a whole different elegance. It is the place the locals come to meet parade and gossip.
Even as a visitor you could feel the happy village vibe.

Come to the plaza after 9:00pm and grab a wine and tapas in one of the cafes, sit back and just enjoy watching other people enjoying life
Written 14 January 2020
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CPC1911
Sydney, Australia669 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
Great place to people watch and absorb some of the local culture. Late Saturday night we came across a group of “troubadours”, a band of singers/musicians in traditional garb performing popular tunes. They were visiting from Jaen and competing with the university groups and bands from other parts. The crowd were joining in the singing and dancing. A great way to spend Saturday evening. Finished the evening with a super delish ice cream.
Written 15 April 2023
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NikoliGogol
Edmonton, Canada1,762 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
Many cities have an Old Town and a Plaza Major but Salamanca's is the prettiest. It is busy day and night and it looks spectacular when lit up at night. All the buildings appear to be fully functioning. There is a wide variety of restaurants and cafés, some serving local dishes and others serving Western fare.

This is the plaza you return to after sightseeing in other parts of Salamanca. There is something for everybody. The people in the square appear younger than elsewhere, likely because they are university students.
Written 8 March 2020
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Unpretentious Foodie
Los Angeles, CA21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
It's worth a visit and a walk around. 10 minutes of your time. The city hall is beautiful. There seem to be apartments on floors 2-3 which is interesting. Would be fun to have an apartment there to come and visit here more often! Sometimes there are events inside, we heard some musicians playing Vivaldi's fourth season, winter. Beautiful.
Written 11 June 2024
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andream0402
Melbourne, Australia4,057 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
What a stunningly beautiful square , full of life and full of history.
The facades of the apartments surrounding the square are owned by the government and have to remain the same. The occupants are not allowed to stay out on the balconies. The square is full of cafes, restaurants and shops. It’s a perfect place to people watch whilst enjoying a coffee or a drink.
Written 17 April 2024
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Travelingjohn123
Peterlee, UK3,105 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Friends
Great central square, ideal for eating, drinking, chilling, watching the world go by and generally chilling. Anyone visiting Salamanca is certain to come home and it is a great place to hang out. The prices for most places are reasonable but services in most bars is very slow
Written 21 April 2024
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amir safarpour
Shiraz, Iran73 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
same as almost all cities in Spain , Salamanca also has this beautiful historical la plaza mayor.

best time to visit is at nights which you can see lightnings decorating the old buildings and you can eat or drink at any of the bars around the square.

around the square you can chose the street ending to beautiful cathedrals or street with all kinds of famous brand shops at two sides of you.

there are many activities you can do there.
Written 1 March 2020
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dese2
Auburn, NY3,463 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Of course we went to the Plaza Mayor while in Salamanca. Interesting plaza with shops and food spots. When we were there it was a holiday and civil service workers were protesting.
Along the interior there are medallions of leaders. Franco’s has been removed.
It reminded us of San Marco plaza in Venice.
Written 26 June 2022
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