Tucked away in the Castilla countryside, yet just ten minutes from Salamanca A monument to mediaeval Spain, Hacienda Zorita is an exclusive wine and spa resort overlooking the River Tormes in the Duero Valley. A former Dominican monastery dating back to the 14th century, records show that it played host to Christopher Columbus in 1485. Today, guests enjoy a gastronomic restaurant, wine cellar tastings, and a soothing spa surrounded by landscaped gardens and acres of vineyards. Hacienda Zorita is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property. Near Hacienda Zorita Salamanca, UNESCO World Heritage Site, museums, restaurants, vineyards, castles. The Hacienda Zorita Wine Hotel and Spa is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.