Zamora, Castille and León
Provincia de Zamora · Castille and León · Spain · 61,827 residents
Cathedral of Zamora
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Palacio de los Momos
Museo de Semana Santa de Zamora
Palacio de los Condes de Alba y AlisteZamora is a town in Provincia de Zamora, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 61,827 people. There are 12 notable places to see in and around town, including Cathedral of Zamora and Castle of Zamora, Spain. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 3 h 9 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Cathedral of Zamora, Castle of Zamora, Spain and Palacio de los Momos.
- Best weather from May to June and September: daytime highs between 22°C and 27°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 133 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Zamora
Ranked by how well known they are.
- 1Cathedral of Zamora
- 2Castle of Zamora, Spain
- 3Palacio de los Momos
- 4Museo de Semana Santa de Zamora
- 5Palacio de los Condes de Alba y Aliste
- 6plaza de toros de Zamora
- 7Museo Baltasar Lobo
- 8Museo Catedralicio de Zamora
- 9Museo Etnográfico de Castilla y León
- 10Museo de Zamora
- 11Convento del Tránsito, Zamora
- 12Palacio del Cordón
1cathedral- 2castle
- 3palace
- 4museum
- 5palace
Palacio de los Condes de Alba y Aliste
In the centre · Photo
6amphitheatre
7museumMuseo Baltasar Lobo
1 mile from the centre · Photo
8museumMuseo Catedralicio de Zamora
1 mile from the centre · Photo
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9museumMuseo Etnográfico de Castilla y León
In the centre · Photo
10museum
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12palacePalacio del Cordón
In the centre · Photo
Tours & tickets in Zamora
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Zamora can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Zamora are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Zamora and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 3 h 9 min away.
Best time to visit Zamora
May to June and September: daytime highs between 22°C and 27°C with little rain.
- 9°CJan52 mm
- 12°CFeb25 mm
- 16°CMar50 mm
- 21°CApr24 mm
- 22°CMay41 mm
- 27°CJun51 mm
- 32°CJul7 mm
- 33°CAug2 mm
- 25°CSept39 mm
- 20°COct111 mm
- 15°CNov48 mm
- 9°CDec17 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C | 1°C | 52 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 12°C | 1°C | 25 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 16°C | 4°C | 50 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 21°C | 6°C | 24 mm | 11 h |
| May | 22°C | 9°C | 41 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 27°C | 14°C | 51 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 32°C | 16°C | 7 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 33°C | 17°C | 2 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 25°C | 12°C | 39 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 20°C | 10°C | 111 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 15°C | 7°C | 48 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 9°C | 1°C | 17 mm | 5 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)133 miles, about 3 h 9 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Asturias (OVD)143 miles, about 3 h 23 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Salamanca (SLM)40 miles, about 57 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 21 min without stops.
Zamora is good for
Around Zamora
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Zamora worth visiting?
Yes. Zamora is known for Cathedral of Zamora, Castle of Zamora, Spain and Palacio de los Momos. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Zamora?
May to June and September, with daytime highs between 22°C and 27°C with little rain.
How do I get to Zamora from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 3 h 9 min by road. Asturias (OVD) is an alternative, 143 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 21 min.
Is Zamora good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Zamora?
Toro (18 miles), Fermoselle (36 miles), Almeida (24 miles) and Ledesma (32 miles) are all within an hour or so.