Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Salamanca
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Salamanca with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Salamanca area
This Salamanca map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Salamanca and surroundings
Spain - moving around the country
In every major city of Spain, there are bus stations which are the departure point for traveling to the most remote provinces and resorts. On average, the intervals of routes around the city are about 15 minutes, while intercity trips run every 40 minutes. Some bus trips take to the line even at night. On the other hand, the number of trips is significantly reduced on holidays and on weekends. You can pay for your fare directly in the bus, but it will be a little more economical to purchase a travel card for 10 trips. This card however must be punched. For tourists, there are special sightseeing buses in the cities that allow you to visit all the most famous and historically important places of the city in one day. If the long-distance journey by bus seems too long and uncomfortable, you can use air transport. The country has an extremely developed internal air communication, and there is an airport on the outskirts of every major city. The cost of tickets for domestic flights is quite cheap. … OpenNature and parks of Spain
Perhaps the most picturesque national park in Spain is in Aragon. In Ordesa and Monte Perdido, you can see the classical landscapes of the Pyrenees, which include mountains, canyons, gorges, waterfalls, and glaciers. The highest point of the park is the mountain of Monte Perdido. There are picturesque lakes with glacial water, beech and poplar forests at its foothills. Canyons of the park resemble the rocks of the Grand Canyon. The waterfall of the Cola Caballo can be found in the gorge of Anisko. Brown bears and vultures live in the park. There are pedestrian and horse routes featuring picturesque views. … OpenPhotogallery of Salamanca sights
Our guide to Salamanca
Advices for travellers
4. Tourists wishing to rent a car should go to the railway station as this area hosts several popular car renting centers. The most profitable and favorable terms of rent are offered in the Hertz center. A day of rent of an economy class car will cost about 50 Euro. 5. The main type of public transport available in the city is a bus running to every district of the city. By bus tourists can get to any … Open
Travel guide to Salamanca
Not far from the university, is a charming Patio de las Esquelas formed by the most beautiful buildings in Baroque and Renaissance style. Each building has its own unique features. Some of them are characterized by spectacular exterior design, others have preserved exclusive interior work. A historical museum occupies one of the buildings nowadays. Admirers of contemporary art will be interested in visiting Artium … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
A rich assortment of pizza and fresh salads are among the most in demand treats of the Telepizza eating house. This budgetary restaurant will be of great pleasure to visit for prudent tourists. A large sizing pizza will cost about 5 Euro meanwhile one of the speciality fresh salads will cost no more than 1.5 Euro. The Telepizza restaurant will be a perfect place for a family visit. The youngest visitors of the eating … Open
Attractions and active leisure
The nook of nature in a stone jungle is a perfect place to spend a day with a family hiding from the heat in the shadow of age-old trees. Not far from the garden tourists will find the most popular entertainment center of the city named War Zone Indoor. Its main visitors are travelers with kids. The War Zone Indoor center offers attractions and playing grounds for kids of all ages. The center hosts a cozy lounge … Open
Cultural excursion through Salamanca - things to see
Another must visit place for every tourist in Salamanca is the Museo Diocesano (the Diocesan Museum) which keeps a priceless collection of artworks by Fernando Gallego. Apart from marvelous paintings on various religious themes the museum presents numerous unique artifacts among which tourists will discover the statue of Santa Maria made of ivory as well as an antique organ. One of the most remarkable and scenic … Open
Salamanca sightseeing
The house decorated with shells is surely one of the most unusual architectural places of interest. This beautiful mansion was built in 1514, and its facade is decorated with hundreds of real shell valves. Diocesan Museum is widely known as the oldest cultural institution of the city. Here you will find a collection of paintings and statues, the most valuable of which is the figure of the Virgin Mary made of ivory. … Open