Weekend Getaways

San Sebastian is the most fashionable and truely cosmopolitian city in Spain. It is a wonderful place to enjoy Spains cultural offerings with its monuments, palaces and churches along with its modern commerical centers, restaurants, shops and nightclubs. During the warm summer days, this beach area is a favorite destination for tourists and locals alike.

Barcelona, on the foot of the Mount Montjuic, is the capital of Catalonia. It is a Mediterranean city, not only because of its location and pleasant climate but also because of its history, tradition and culture. Great architectural works by Antoni Gaudi, Lluís Domènech i Montaner and other modernist Architects dominate the cityscape. La Rambla is a great ree canopied parkway, rich in tradition and history and is usually crowded with performers, artists and vendors. The beaches of Barcelona attract a lot of visitors every year. Apart from being very clean the beaches offer several facilities including disabled access, beach lifeguards, sun beds, tents, umbrellas and showers.

Madrid has several wonderful attractions and has something to offer for all ages. Whether you are looking for thrills and excitement, history and exhibitions, or animals and the more exotic, you can find it all here. Just two and a half hour drive from Salamanca it offers vibrant nightlife, architecture and museums with its unsurpassed collection of paintings by some of the world's great artists, including Goya, El Greco, Velázquez, Picasso, and Dalí.

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. Ribeira quarter is full of narrow twisting streets and buildings with colorful facades. The biggest attraction is its sweet wine called port. There are several wine tasting tours along with tours of the local wine distilleries.

Back to the Top