Abadía de San Martín

Tucked away in the quiet beauty of the Salamanca countryside, Abadía de San Martín is less a tourist destination and more a pause in time. The village is tiny — population dwindling, silence reigning — but therein lies its charm. You don’t come here for shops or attractions. You come for the stone, the stillness, the sense of history settled into every wall. At the center stands a small Romanesque church, modest in size but rich in presence. Weathered stone, simple arches, and the weight of centuries give it a kind of quiet authority. If the door is open, step inside — you’ll find no grandeur, just the honest austerity of an older faith and a space that invites reflection. Surrounding the church are a few houses, fields, and the soft, dry hills of western Castilla. Occasionally, you’ll hear the distant sound of bells or a tractor. Maybe you’ll see a cat on a windowsill. That’s about it — and for some, that’s perfect. Verdict: Not a destination for everyone, but a balm for the noise-weary. Come without expectations and find peace where nothing much happens — and hasn’t, for a long time.

We stayed there for two nights during our recent walk in the area. The owners were extremely accommodating and worked with us as our Spanish language skills were minimal. We had a delicious dinner and an adequate breakfast. The room was clean, comfortable, good shower and great wi-fi. We would stay there again if in the area.

I have read the two previous reviews and echo everything they say. Our room was in the attic, with a clothes rail at waist height behind a curtain. The water was turned off during the night due to municipality restrictions but nobody warned us this might happen. In the morning I had to seek out the staff to get a hairdryer. They don't supply them in the room because they disappear. So why don't they get built in ones like most modern hotels? The staff were most unpleasant and rude. When we tried to park alongside the wall on a public road we were told by the neighbour we could not park there and had to move the car some distance. The hotel owner just shrugged it off when I asked why we could not park on a public thoroughfare. The barman/waiter was extremely rude and dinner was not great. The note on the room door about breakfast is petty and offensive. When we asked for more butter instead of olive oil it was slammed down on our table. It was a grave mistake to stay there and we just want to warn people off. I am sure there are much more pleasant places to stay in the area like Miranda which is a much more friendly village.

😊: Beautifully decorated, comfortable rooms, great shower in a lovely old village with fantastic views from the bullring..

😊: La piscina natural al lado del alojamiento. 😢: No me gustó la habitación abuhardillada demasiada caída y al levantarte de la cama de pie, te das, imposible andar recto. Poco insonorizado, cuando se duchaba el de la.habitacion de al lado parecía que estaba en tu cuarto de baño.

Un lugar para visitar y parar. Toda la atención del mundo tanto en el bar como para servir comidas o cenas. Siempre atentos y serviciales. Da gusto disfrutar de lugares así en el pueblo!!

Muchas gracias por esta acogida fantástica. Tanto Carolina como Fernando son unos profesionales excelentes. Atentos y serviciales. La tabla de embutidos, croquetas y queso...deliciosa. Puede que nos hayamos excedido con la oferta de las 10 cervezas 🤣🤣🤣. Volveremos!!!!

Recomiendo muchísimo el hotel. El personal que trabaja en él y en el bar son muy amables y eficientes. El hotel es muy acogedor, limpio y tranquilo, el desayuno generoso y variado. Lo recomendaré a mis amigos y familiares porque repetiría sin dudarlo