Toro

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Romanesque architecture and wine may be the perfect ingredients for a dream weekend getaway discover it for yourself in Toro.

Toro is a pretty town in the province of Zamora, famous for its wines and where history abounds. It is located atop a high plain looking over the magnificent valley of the River Duero. If you are thinking of organising a holiday in Toro to taste the wines, you should set aside some time to visit the fascinating sights to be found around the town centre.

As you walk through the streets of this charming town, in every corner you’ll see the remnants of an intense past: this town was once the stage for battles between Christians and Muslims, a provincial capital and a court of kings, as is reflected in the monasteries, convents, palaces and stately houses.

The most noteworthy of the monuments is the collegiate church of Santa María la Mayor, a beautiful Romanesque church built between the 11th and 12th centuries. Next to the church, you can go up to the Mirador del Espolón, a viewpoint where you can take in the beautiful view of the whole of the Vega del Duero. If you want to discover the Romanesque-Mudéjar style that so beautifully characterises the town’s architecture, visit the church of San Lorenzo el Real and the church of San Salvador de los Caballeros, which houses the Museo de Arte Sacro, a museum dedicated to religious art. You can also see the remains of the town walls from the 10th century, along with the rear gates, Puerta de la Corredera and Puerta de Santa Catalina.

Start looking for package holidays to Toro and if you’re a wine lover you’ll also be able to include some guided tours of wineries and wine tasting. Although it is Toro’s exquisite wine that has brought fame to the region, the delicious cheeses of Zamora are also a highlight, and together they form the perfect combination.

The town’s location, close to the major towns and cities of the Castile-Leon region, makes it easy to find cheap trips to Toro from many parts of the Spanish mainland. The nearest airport is in Valladolid, from where you can rent a car and plan your own personalised wine trail, adding stops at other nearby towns, such as Morales de Toro or Zamora.

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Hospedium Hotel Juan II
3 out of 5
Paseo del Espolón, 1, Toro, Zamora
The price is P4,211 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
P4,211
P4,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Toro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Colegiata de Santa Maria la Mayor ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (97 reviews)
"Lovely hotel."

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InsideHome Zaravencia Plaza Mayor
InsideHome Zaravencia Plaza Mayor
2 out of 5
Pl. Mayor 17, Toro, Zamora
The price is P2,304 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
P2,304
P2,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Stay at this hotel in Toro. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Colegiata de Santa Maria la Mayor and Alcázar are ...
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Hotel Alda Ciudad de Toro
3 out of 5
PZA DEHLY TEJERO,1, Toro
The price is P3,165 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
P3,165
P3,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Toro. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Colegiata de Santa Maria la Mayor and Alcázar are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (41 reviews)
"Good, no frills hotel at a decent price. Bed, bath, size all fine, clean. There is a good bar (and restaurant maybe) attached to the hotel that is popular with the locals and less touristy than most. Plenty of street parking. Just outside the main tourist area (3-5 mins walk to Alcazar)."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2022

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3.5 out of 5
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (558 reviews)
"The location was excellent. We were a block from Plaza Mayor and had many options for dining and places to see. The only negative was the A/C. The A/C could not be lowered, consequently would not turn on and we had to open the windows. Since the windows were open there was some noise. Other than ..."

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Hotel Las Moradas
3 out of 5
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Stay at this 3-star residence in Ávila. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ávila Cathedral and Puerta del ...
9/10 Wonderful! (357 reviews)
Hotel Las Moradas is Excellent
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Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024

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Hotel María Luisa
Hotel María Luisa
3 out of 5
Avenida del Cid Campeador, 42, Burgos, Burgos
Stay at this 3-star residence in Burgos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Plaza de Espana and San Lesmes Abad are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (118 reviews)
"Not a large room but very pleasant decor. Quite well located and even though room faced the main street it was not noisy. The light on the exit sign in the room was surprisingly bright. Parking as usual in Spanish cities was problem though since their car park had no spaces remaining."

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Hotel María Luisa
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