{"id":76176,"date":"2026-01-08T12:39:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T10:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/zamora-in-spain-our-must-sees\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T21:15:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:15:34","slug":"zamora-in-spain-our-must-sees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/zamora-in-spain-our-must-sees\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Zamora in Spain: our must-sees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/europe-camping-car\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">motorhome year in Southern Europe<\/a>, we made a stopover in <strong>Zamora, Spain<\/strong>, on the road between France and Portugal&#8217;s Douro Valley. A break that came just in time to slow down, take a breather and discover this pretty, <strong>human-sized town<\/strong> with its impressive heritage, far from the tourist hustle and bustle.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we share our <strong>itinerary in Zamora<\/strong>, from the <strong>Romanesque cathedral<\/strong> to the <strong>medieval castle<\/strong>. We lose ourselves in the ancient streets, before heading for the banks of the <strong>Douro<\/strong> to enjoy the best views of the city. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7c7d83\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7c7d83;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/87ab527e-f209-4c7a-acfc-38a5b5cd2820.jpg\" alt=\"catedral zamora\" class=\"wp-image-76130 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/87ab527e-f209-4c7a-acfc-38a5b5cd2820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/87ab527e-f209-4c7a-acfc-38a5b5cd2820-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/zamora-in-spain-our-must-sees\/#Zamora_Castle_and_its_ramparts\" >Zamora Castle and its ramparts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/zamora-in-spain-our-must-sees\/#Stroll_through_Zamoras_historic_center\" >Stroll through Zamora&#8217;s historic center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/zamora-in-spain-our-must-sees\/#The_Douro_at_Zamora_walks_and_views\" >The Douro at Zamora: walks and views<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/zamora-in-spain-our-must-sees\/#Motorhome_parking_in_Zamora_%F0%9F%9A%90\" >Motorhome parking in Zamora &#x1f690;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/zamora-in-spain-our-must-sees\/#Practical_information_for_visiting_Zamora\" >Practical information for visiting Zamora<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/zamora-in-spain-our-must-sees\/#How_long_can_I_stay_in_Zamora_and_when_can_I_visit\" >How long can I stay in Zamora and when can I visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/zamora-in-spain-our-must-sees\/#Where_to_stay_in_Zamora\" >Where to stay in Zamora?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/zamora-in-spain-our-must-sees\/#Our_map_of_must-sees_in_Zamora\" >Our map of must-sees in Zamora<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_Zamora_in_Spain_a_city_off_the_beaten_track\"><\/span>Discover Zamora in Spain, a city off the beaten track<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zamora is located in the <strong>Castilla y Le\u00f3n<\/strong> region of western Spain. It&#8217;s a town often overlooked by the major tourist routes, yet we were pleasantly surprised to find that it boasts one of the country&#8217;s richest <strong>ensembles of Romanesque architecture<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And let&#8217;s face it, while you&#8217;re there, the name <strong>Zamora<\/strong> might make you think, at least once, of the famous <strong>Amora<\/strong> mustard.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We set off on foot from the parking lot, a 10-minute walk from the old town, so bring good shoes as it&#8217;s a bit of a climb.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"656565\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #656565;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210807_180541-1-757x1600.jpg\" alt=\"zamora spain\" class=\"wp-image-76134 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210807_180541-1-757x1600.jpg 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210807_180541-1-284x600.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210807_180541-1-scaled.jpg 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zamora_Cathedral_the_citys_Romanesque_gem_%E2%9B%AA\"><\/span>Zamora Cathedral, the city&#8217;s Romanesque gem &#x26ea;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s impossible to miss <strong>Zamora Cathedral<\/strong>, perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the Douro River. Built in the XII\u1d49 century, it is one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Spain. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You won&#8217;t want to miss its <strong>Byzantine dome<\/strong>, covered in stone scales. A unique architectural detail that gives the cathedral its very identity.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; <strong>Practical info<\/strong>: admission to <a href=\"https:\/\/catedralzamora.com\/visita\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/catedralzamora.com\/visita\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zamora Cathedral<\/a> is <strong>\u20ac6<\/strong> and includes access to several of the city&#8217;s cultural sites, such as the <strong>Museo Catedralicio<\/strong>, the<strong>Santo Tom\u00e9 church<\/strong> and the <strong>Museo Diocesano<\/strong>.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our part, we didn&#8217;t go inside: <strong>the outside visit was more than enough<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a29f9f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a29f9f;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f5da96e8-2202-4977-a43c-2c33ebe77b28.jpg\" alt=\"catedral zamora\" class=\"wp-image-76129 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f5da96e8-2202-4977-a43c-2c33ebe77b28.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f5da96e8-2202-4977-a43c-2c33ebe77b28-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zamora_Castle_and_its_ramparts\"><\/span>Zamora Castle and its ramparts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Zamora Castle<\/strong> stands right next to the cathedral, on a promontory overlooking the Douro River. Built in the XI\u1d49 century, it was part of a vast defensive system designed to protect the city. Today, its <strong>well-preserved ramparts<\/strong> are the main attraction.  <br\/><br\/>&#x1f449; <strong>Good news<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turismocastillayleon.com\/fr\/patrimoine-culture\/chateau-zamora\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turismocastillayleon.com\/fr\/patrimoine-culture\/chateau-zamora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the ch\u00e2teau and its grounds are free to visit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stroll_through_Zamoras_historic_center\"><\/span>Stroll through Zamora&#8217;s historic center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afterwards, we strolled through <strong>Zamora&#8217;s<\/strong> typically Spanish <strong>historic center<\/strong>, with its cobbled streets, small squares and stone facades that immediately make you want to slow down and take your time.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We took the opportunity to <strong>try our first tapas<\/strong> (patatas bravas, quezo y ramon, tortilla&#8230;) at<strong>Universal Sport &#8211; Caf\u00e9 Bar<\/strong>. A small, simple caf\u00e9: a few tables on the terrace, a relaxed atmosphere, and already that feeling of being in Spain. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Douro_at_Zamora_walks_and_views\"><\/span>The Douro at Zamora: walks and views  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Douro<\/strong> flows through Zamora on its way to Portugal. The riverbanks are landscaped and offer lovely walks, ideal for a gentle end to your visit. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We crossed the <strong>stone bridge<\/strong>, then walked along the river, taking in the views of the cathedral and castle. At sunset, the golden light completely transforms the landscape. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Motorhome_parking_in_Zamora_%F0%9F%9A%90\"><\/span>Motorhome parking in Zamora &#x1f690;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zamora is an <strong>excellent stopover for motorhomes<\/strong>. The town has a <strong>well-equipped motorhome<\/strong> park (shown on our map), easily accessible and within easy reach of the center. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The big highlights:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>all services free of charge<\/strong> (water, oil change, parking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the area is quiet and convenient<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a <strong>playground just across the road<\/strong>, perfect for children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matthieu took the opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/digital-nomad\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"58804\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work<\/a> and our daughter and I made the most of the playground.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"707571\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #707571;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210808_101419-1200x568.jpg\" alt=\"zamora spain\" class=\"wp-image-76132 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210808_101419-1200x568.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210808_101419-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210808_101419-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"83806c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #83806c;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210808_101436-1200x568.jpg\" alt=\"zamora spain\" class=\"wp-image-76133 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210808_101436-1200x568.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210808_101436-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210808_101436-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"697e63\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #697e63;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210808_105639-1200x569.jpg\" alt=\"zamora spain\" class=\"wp-image-76127 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210808_105639-1200x569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210808_105639-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210808_105639-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_information_for_visiting_Zamora\"><\/span>Practical information for visiting Zamora<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_I_stay_in_Zamora_and_when_can_I_visit\"><\/span>How long can I stay in Zamora and when can I visit?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zamora is easy to visit:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>in one day<\/strong>, to see the must-sees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>in two days<\/strong>, to take full advantage of the atmosphere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring and autumn are the ideal periods. The city is also famous for its spectacular but much more crowded <strong>Holy Week<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Zamora\"><\/span>Where to stay in Zamora?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an overnight stay in Zamora, the<strong>Ares Hotel<\/strong> is a very good option. It&#8217;s located close to the historic center, making it easy to reach the main sights on foot. Free parking is also available.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rooms are modern, comfortable and well-equipped, perfect for relaxing after a day&#8217;s sightseeing.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/sayagues.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/sayagues.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#x1f3e8;<\/a><\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/sayagues.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/sayagues.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information and booking for <strong>Hotel Ares in Zamora<\/strong><\/a> (from \u20ac88 \/ night with breakfast)<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"b49e7c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b49e7c;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76135 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-13.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-13-400x267.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_map_of_must-sees_in_Zamora\"><\/span>Our map of must-sees in Zamora<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=19AJTCOl0_udHS2uQcC7yoomcq3JwWzM&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were overjoyed by this break in Spain, a country we adore and which we&#8217;ll be returning to after our visit to Portugal to rediscover Andalusia<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=75901\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"73406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(Ronda<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-malaga\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"73404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malaga<\/a>&#8230;), and now we can&#8217;t wait to cross the border to continue our adventure in Portugal&#8217;s Douro Valley.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to leave us a <strong>note<\/strong> below to let us know if you are planning this trip, <strong>ask<\/strong> any questions or <strong>share<\/strong> on social networks<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(our Instagram<\/a>) we will answer you with great pleasure!<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During our motorhome year in Southern Europe, we made a stopover in Zamora, Spain, on the road between France and Portugal&#8217;s Douro Valley. 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