Luxury hotel holiday Hacienda Zorita near Salamanca

Hacienda Zorita is home to a fascinating array of food and wine experiences in the midst of a wonderful riverside setting in Valverdon in Salamanca. A stone's throw from the city, Hacienda Zorita promises the simple pleasures of the region, including the fine Michelin-starred menu of Zorita's Kitchen. Wine-themed experiences available here include a unique wine spa.  
Included in your Expressions holiday
  • Accommodation in a double or twin room on bed and breakfast
  • Scheduled flights with British Airways London to Madrid
  • Hire of a group A car for the duration of the holiday
  • Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
  • Optional room, car and flight upgrades. Details on request

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hacienda Zorita, near Salamanca

Hacienda Zorita is a 5-star luxury hotel in a converted 14th century monastery in a beautiful rural location. Award winning cuisine and pampering Wine and Olive spa afford guests a tranquil retreat.

Facts in brief

Official star rating 5

Location The hotel is about 20-minutes' drive from the city of Salamanca

Annual opening All year

Closest airport Madrid

Distance from airport The hotel is over 2-hours' drive from Madrid Airport

Closest railway station Salamanca

Distance from railway station The hotel is about 30-minutes' drive from Salamanca Station

Hotel facilities and services

Zorita's Kitchen Restaurant, Wine Bar, Lounge, Wine Bar, The Wine and Olive Spa, Wine Cellar, Fireplace Lounge, Terrace, Swimming Pool, Room Service, Valet Parking, Laundry and Pressing Services, Complimentary Newspaper, Babysitting Services (on request), WiFi, 24-hour Welcome Service. Day trips to Hacienda Zorita Organic Farm and Hacienda Zorita Natural Reserve can be arranged.

Complimentary

Wi-Fi free throughout the hotel.

Out and about nearby

Salamanca is just seven miles away, with the cathedrals, plazas and palaces of the ancient UNESCO protected Old City.

Sports nearby

Golf, Sailing and Water Sports.

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I enjoyed every minute of the tour. Cindy-Marie was simply fantastic and her knowledge, kindness and humour was all that I could have asked for. This was a first class experience. Thank you for making it all happen.
Customer on Tuscan wine tour, June 2022

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Double room for 7 nights

From about

£1,260

Holiday Code EXH1489

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hacienda Zorita, near Salamanca

Room descriptions

Hacienda Zorita has 40 rooms, suites and villas throughout its grounds. Rooms and suites are located in La Casa Grande, Villas are in Estancias de las Vinas. Views are either of the vineyards or the river and 19 have a balcony or terrace. In-room amenities include air conditioning, minibar, safe, TV, DVD player, hairdryers, bath amenities, and complimentary WiFi. Rollaway beds or cribs can be provided upon request.

Camaras double room in converted Dominican monastery cell
Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe double with terrace
Villa
Signature suite
Deluxe Villa

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I enjoyed every minute of the tour. Cindy-Marie was simply fantastic and her knowledge, kindness and humour was all that I could have asked for. This was a first class experience. Thank you for making it all happen.
Customer on Tuscan wine tour, June 2022

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Double room for 7 nights

From about

£1,260

Holiday Code EXH1489

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hacienda Zorita, near Salamanca

The journey and how you get there

For a holiday to Hacienda Zorita Wine Hotel & Spa in Valverdon, Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with British Airways from London to Madrid. Flights may be available from other UK airports with Easyjet and Jet2 for example. If you are combining this hotel with stays elsewhere, you may want to consider flying into one airport and out of another. We can arrange this for you. The hotel is about 2 hours and 50 minutes’ drive from the airport and we recommend the use of a hire-car for a holiday including this hotel.

Additional information

Children: Children's menus available at Zorita's Kitchen. Rollaway beds and cribs can be provided for children.

Special offers

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I enjoyed every minute of the tour. Cindy-Marie was simply fantastic and her knowledge, kindness and humour was all that I could have asked for. This was a first class experience. Thank you for making it all happen.
Customer on Tuscan wine tour, June 2022

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Double room for 7 nights

From about

£1,260

Holiday Code EXH1489

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hacienda Zorita, near Salamanca

Highlights of the Heart of Spain

The three world-class art galleries which make up Madrid's Golden Triangle of Art, home to works by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Francisco de Goya. The historical sights of Old Madrid, including the lavish Royal Palace, the grand Plaza Mayor and the city's spiritual centre, Puerta del Sol. Parque del Retiro, a popular spot for relaxation in the centre of Madrid with a boating lake. El Escorial, a large royal residence just outside Madrid which also functions as a monastery and is where many Spanish monarchs are buried. The Gothic cathedrals of León, Burgos and Toledo which feature stunning stained glass, mediaeval art and elaborate sculptures. The numerous castles which are scattered across the region including the Gothic-style Belmonte Castle, the Mudejár Coca Castle and the Moorish Alcazaba of Badajoz. The university city of Alcalá de Henares, birthplace of Cervantes, the 16th century author who wrote about the adventures of Don Quixote. The walled city of Ávila. The university city of Salamanca. Segovia, with its Roman Aqueduct and distinctive castle. Cuenca, a picturesque old town with houses which appear to hang over a gorge. The iconic windmills which sit on the plains near Consuegra. Roman ruins in Mérida. Elaborate palaces and manor houses in Trujillo and Cáceres. The wine-producing regions throughout central Spain including Ribera del Duero, La Mancha and Valdepeñas where visitors can visit vineyards and enjoy wine tastings. Mountain ranges which divide the central plateau, with many opportunities for walking and rock climbing.

Festivals in the Heart of Spain

February: Caja Madrid Flamenco Festival, February to March: Madrid Carnival, February to March: Madrid Contemporary Art Fair, March/April: Holy week celebrations, May: San Isidro bullfighting festival (Madrid), May/June: Toledo Corpus Christi processions (Toledo), July to August: Madrid summer arts festival, October: Saffron Rose Festival (Consuegra), October: Cervantes Week (Alcala de Henares), October to November: Madrid Autumn Festival

Gastronomy in the Heart of Spain

As expected, Madrid is home to some excellent restaurants serving a great range of cuisine from throughout Spain and around the world. Roasted meat and game as well as a variety of broths and stews are common features on menus throughout central Spain, where traditional cooking is simple and hearty. Cuisine varies slightly between the regions, with more paprika and saffron being used in the south. Various pulses are grown on the plains of Castilla y León, whilst Manchego cheese produced in La Mancha and high quality Ibérico ham is produced in Extremadura. There are a number of wine regions which produce high-quality red and white wines. Local dishes include ‘Pollo a lo Padre Pero’ (chicken with a spicy sauce), ‘El frite’ (fried lamb), ‘Sopa de ajo’ (garlic soup), ‘Pisto manchego’ (similar to ratatouille), ‘Yemas’ (a rich dessert made with egg yolks).

Climate in the Heart of Spain

The climate of central Spain is generally quite extreme, with extremely hot summers and bitterly cold yet dry winters. Rainfall is generally quite low thanks to the mountains which surround the region. Madrid can be almost unbearable in the summer months as temperatures reach 40 degrees, whilst during the temperatures regularly drop below freezing. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit as temperatures are warm and pleasant, although there is increased rainfall.

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