This renaissance castle was constructed under the order of Fernando II of León and was the seat of las Cortes in 1202.

It makes up part of the old town set within the towns ancient city walls.

It was almost destroyed in 1808 during the Spanish War of Independence but the huge Torre del Caracol (tower of the snail) survived it has a lounge with an impressive Mudejar coffered ceiling.

Surrounded by beautiful gardens the castles interior has classical decorative features such as tapestries forged lamps coffered ceilings as well as Spanish bricks and woods.

Its spectacular rooms are specially equipped to be an ideal location for social gatherings.

The sleep-inducing bedrooms are cosy and accommodating and the restaurant offers local cuisine: Bacalao a la tranca (cod with boiled egg) arroz a la zamorana (rice and pork dish) dos y pingada (fried egg and bacon on bread) and tocino de cielo (custard caramel).