After passing through its well cared-for garden, inside detailed period aspects stand out, Castilian furniture, a splendid courtyard and cheerful bedrooms, some with exceptional views. The stone arcades of the dining room inspire admiration, as does the typical Salamanca cooking, which includes a local sausage, the 'farinato', delicious roasts and Iberian hams. Nearby activities include horse riding routes, mountain bikes, The Parador is located in the Historical Artistic Ensemble of the city, surrounded by the defensive medieval wall, which begins and ends at the Castle of Henry II, with an approximate length of 1.2 miles. The gateways to the city, the cathedral and other monuments form its privileged surroundings. Ciudad Rodrigo is 55.3 miles from Salamanca along the N-620 and 17 miles from Portugal along the E-80. Rising up on a cleft on the fertile plain of the river Agueda and covered with ivy, this castle has a keep which is an unsurpassable observatory for contemplating the landscapes of the Campo Charro. It is an ideal enclave to discover the beauty of a splendid natural setting and to admire the rich monumental heritage of Ciudad Rodrigo. Rising up on a cleft on the fertile plain of the river Agueda and covered with ivy, this castle has a keep which is an unsurpassable observatory for contemplating the landscapes of the Campo Charro. It is an ideal enclave to discover the beauty of a splendid natural setting and to admire the rich monumental heritage of Ciudad Rodrigo.