Toro Old Town & Wineries
Toro
A historic hill town on a rise above the Duero River, the heart of Toro’s protected-origin red wine region, where the clock-tower gate and winery tastings make for a worthwhile half-day.
Toro sits on a high plateau on the north bank of the Duero River. In the Middle Ages it was an important city of the Kingdom of Castile, and its old town retains the Arco del Reloj (Clock Tower Gate), the main square and several Romanesque brick churches. Toro is the centre of the Denominación de Origen Toro red wine, made from the robust Tinta de Toro grape. Dozens of wineries in and around town offer tours and tastings, most of which require advance booking and cost about €10–20. Small bars in town serve local roast lamb. Toro is about 33 km from Zamora and can be combined with the Collegiate Church and the Monastery of Sancti Spiritus.
Opening hours
All day; wineries mostly require booking
Nearby sights
- Collegiate Church of Toro
- Monastery of Sancti Spiritus, Toro
- Church of Santiago del Burgo
- Plaza Mayor de Zamora
- Museo de Zamora
- Museo de Semana Santa
- Church of San Cipriano
- Puente de Piedra