SAN MARTÍN DEL CASTAÑAR
San Martín del Castañar is situated in the south of the province of Salamanca and 73 km. from the provincial capital and has a good daily bus service. San Martín was declared Artistic Historic Assembly in the year 1982 and awarded in 1990 with the prize “C” of Turism.
Situated to an altitud of 834 meters and surrounded by mountains, is a picturesque place, with abundant vegetation and next to Río Francia. Is a typical village of this region with its buildings and streets of the purest flavor highland. San Martín has a marvelous natural surroundings , which makes walking through its paths and streets an unforgettable experience.
In your stay you can visit the surrounding villages, the sanctuary of Sierra de Francia, the valley of the Batuecas, the city of Salamanca and can also do excursions on foot visiting the ruins of the Convent of Gracia or simply to go tracking enjoying the nature. 10 km. from San Martín you have the possibility of doing routes on horseback.
San Martín is worth visiting at any time of the year. In springtime trees flower, the country is full of colours; in summer, local parties and people on holidays fill the villages of Sierra de Francia; in autumn the country changes colours, from green to brown, and in winter the snow appears on the peak of Sierra de Francia. These are landscapes which capture residents and foreigners. |