Martinamor can be discovered through two very different themes: Granito de Martinamor and the patron saint festivities in August. The natural stone was used as a building material as early as Roman times; the festivities in honour of the Apostle Bartholomew return every year in August. Local history and a regular date in the annual calendar thus sit side by side—two specific starting points when choosing Martinamor for your trip.
Music and cultural connections
Rafael Farina connects the town with music: he was born in Martinamor and dedicated the song “Martinamor” to the town. The stage production “Charros y gitanos” was also part of the programme for the 100th anniversary of his birth in 2023. The cultural connection thus extends from the singer’s biography to a specific event in the anniversary year.
The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción is also located in the town. It adds a religious connection to the place alongside its musical one. If you would like to include different cultural themes in your travel plans, you will find both the connection to Rafael Farina and the local church here.
Granite and landscape
Granito de Martinamor is a natural stone that has been used as a building material throughout history; it was already in use in Roman times. The quarries were abandoned in the 1930s. The history of the granite can therefore be explored through the use of the material and the later end of quarrying. For anyone interested in the history of construction and materials, the natural stone offers a specific point of connection.
Martinamor is surrounded by holm oak fields where herds of cattle and pigs graze. These fields and livestock farming give the rural surroundings a distinctive character. The famous and very old Ruta de la Plata also passes through the area around Martinamor. Two different scales thus sit side by side: the fields around the town and a route that runs through the wider area.
Patron saint festivities in August
Martinamor holds patron saint festivities every year in August in honour of the Apostle Bartholomew. The celebrations include paella and Patatas meneás, served together at long rows of tables. If you would like to experience the festivities, plan your trip for August and check the exact dates before travelling. The dishes served together also give the occasion a culinary and convivial side.
Things to do locally
Hiking is also possible in Martinamor. A local company additionally offers activities such as go-karting and paintball. The options appeal to different interests: hiking takes you outdoors, while go-karting and paintball offer other specific leisure activities. If one of the company’s activities is important to your trip, check the latest operating details and availability before travelling.
Discover more destinations: Santiz, La Rinconada De La Sierra, El Pino De Tormes, Alba De Tormes, Peñaranda De Bracamonte, Tenebrón, Villamayor, Fuentes De Béjar.
For the wider travel overview: Salamanca.
