Salamanca: Weekend Getaways

Barcelona (3 day weekend)

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is located on the Mediterranean coast and is less than 150 kilometers from the Pyrenees Mountain range. Barcelona's location on the Mediterranean shore means that it enjoys a warm, welcoming climate, and pleasant temperatures all year round. Rainfall is occasionally heavy, which helps to maintain the many green parks around the city. Architecture by Gaudi and other modernist Architects dominate the cityscape. A good way to see the best of this amazing turn of the century architecture is to follow the Ruta del Modernism. Las Ramblas and the surrounding area is the center of all the action: clubs, bars, restaurants, and shopping. Of course one must not forget the beaches!

How to get there from Salamanca: From Estacion Ferrocarril 2 trains leave daily. The trip will take app. 10.5 hours. The night train has sleeping cabins.

Madrid

No visit to Spain is complete without a visit to Madrid the capital of Spain. Justa quick 2 and a half hour bus ride from Salamanca, Madrid offers world-class museums, nightlife, architecture, and a happening cosmopolitan atmosphere. Start your city tour at the Plaza del Sol the zero kilometer marker from which all roads in Spain converge. Take in the amazing Parque del Buen Retiro or check out the Museo del Prado, which is home to the essential Spanish works of art from Velazquez, Goya, to El Greco. One could spend weeks seeing all the sites that Madrid has to offer so make a plan and stick to it.

How to get there from Salamanca: From the bus station in Salamanca busses leave every hour. Cost: 2090 Pesetas.

Porto, Portugal

Porto is located at the mouth of the Rio Douro and it is the second largest city after Lisbon. The quarter around the riverside known as the Ribeira is full of narrow twisting streets with houses painted or tiled in colourful facades. This area is full of the bustling energy of working people during the day and the liveliness of busy tascas and restaurants at night. Porto has gained world-famous acclaim for its sugary-sweet wine called Port. For interested port or wine lovers take a stroll down the Douro River for wine tasting tours at the local wine distilleries.

How to get there from Salamanca: Hop on the train to Medina del Campo switch trains at Guillarei and then from there take it to Porto.

San Sebastian (3 day weekend)

San Sebastian is one of the most fashionable and popular Spanish seasideresorts made impressive with its spectacular views of La Concha Bay. Summers here are perfect for taking advantage of the warm sunny weather on the beach or relaxing to the tunes of the international Jazz Festival in mid-July.

How to get there from Salamanca: From Estacion Ferrocarril 2 trains leave daily. The trip will take app. 6.5 hours.

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