Cordovilla

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Spend any time driving around Spain and you're likely to encounter a bullboard. These giant 46ft tall (14m) bulls have a lively history. The first ones went up in the 1950s as a marketing campaign for the Osborne sherry company (est 1772). At that time they were only 23ft tall (7m) tall and had a red brand emblazoned on them. A decade later the regulations changed, forcing the signs further from freeway. To compensate, Osborne doubled their height. That worked for quite a while, but by the 1990s there was a government backlash against ugly billboards along the highways. The Toros started to come down, only to be saved by an outpouring of public support for the now iconic signs. President Felipe Gonzalez relented and allowed the signs to remain, under the condition that the branding be removed. By this time the Osborne brand was firmly associated with the bulls, so the branding on the bulls was largely superfluous. Think of the bulls like the Golden Arches - there's just no need to say anything more. Some 90 or so bullboards still dot the Spanish landscape. This one near Salamanca is relatively easy to visit, as it stands next to a cell tower with an easy-to-access service road. For a map of the sign locations, check out this site: http://bit.ly/1AtG0oB
Spend any time driving around Spain and you're likely to encounter a bullboard. These giant 46ft tall (14m) bulls have a lively history. The first ones went up in the 1950s as a marketing campaign for the Osborne sherry company (est 1772). At that time they were only 23ft tall (7m) tall and had a red brand emblazoned on them. A decade later the regulations changed, forcing the signs further from freeway. To compensate, Osborne doubled their height. That worked for quite a while, but by the 1990s there was a government backlash against ugly billboards along the highways. The Toros started to come down, only to be saved by an outpouring of public support for the now iconic signs. President Felipe Gonzalez relented and allowed the signs to remain, under the condition that the branding be removed. By this time the Osborne brand was firmly associated with the bulls, so the branding on the bulls was largely superfluous. Think of the bulls like the Golden Arches - there's just no need to say anything more. Some 90 or so bullboards still dot the Spanish landscape. This one near Salamanca is relatively easy to visit, as it stands next to a cell tower with an easy-to-access service road. For a map of the sign locations, check out this site: http://bit.ly/1AtG0oB
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels

Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels

5 out of 5
Arroyo de Santo Domingo, 3 Salamanca Salamanca
The price is P6,966 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
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P7,663 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (809 reviews)
Beautiful building, excellent breakfast

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Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca

Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca

3 out of 5
C/ Concejo Nº 4 Salamanca
The price is P2,840 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P2,840
P3,124 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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8.8/10 Excellent! (588 reviews)
Staff was awesome. My room was awful. Outdated,. Dark, shower smells like mold. I tried to change it inmediately but they said this one was the only one familiar available. We are four. Room 402. A lot of stairs. Not good with our 6 luggages. Nightmare!!. Bathroom door does not close. Everyone can ...

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

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NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos

NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos

4 out of 5
Calle San Pablo, 58 Salamanca Salamanca
The price is P6,311 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
P6,311
P6,942 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (629 reviews)
Great location, close to the Plaza and shopping area

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

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Salamanca Suite Studios

Salamanca Suite Studios

3.5 out of 5
Plaza de la Libertad, 4 Salamanca Salamanca
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (662 reviews)
Helpful staff, place very central to old town.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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Zenit Aparthotel Hall88

Zenit Aparthotel Hall88

4 out of 5
Calle Peña De Francia 48 Salamanca Salamanca
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8/10 Very Good! (328 reviews)
Just as it normally is clean, nothing fancy, does what is says on the tin

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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Hotel Helmántico

Hotel Helmántico

3 out of 5
Ctra. Salamanca - Zamora, Km.1 Villares de la Reina Salamanca
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8.8/10 Excellent! (139 reviews)
the hotel was clean and the staff were very helpful. We had no problems.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

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