Salamanca: You Will Long To Visit It Again
Salamanca is one of the most complete Spanish cities from a cultural point of view. In recent years, the influx of tourists has been increasing, as corroborated by multiple hotel occupancy statistics, and this rate does not stop growing.
A huge procession coming from all latitudes wanders daily through the streets of the city to enjoy the history, gastronomy and cultural agenda that the city of Tormes enjoys. If we analyze the heterogeneity of the tourist offer, we will immediately realize the amount of possibilities offered by both the city and its province.
The attractions of Salamanca
The simple fact of owning the oldest university landmark in Spain attracts a cultured public to Salamanca, concerned with knowledge and the knowledge that the old shelves of its historical library and its most illustrious classrooms keep. For this reason, the historic building of the University of Salamanca is a must.
The monumentality of its temples, buildings and squares is another source of attraction for a young and mature public, both during the day and at night. It is impossible to leave the city without taking a snapshot of its Roman bridge or the boar that appears in El Lazarillo de Tormes at one end.
It is also impossible to forget its stately Plaza Mayor or the rooftops of its Siamese cathedrals. Nor should we forget the colorful stained-glass windows of his Casa Lis, straddling the 19th and 20th centuries and sung in a memorable poem by the Salamanca poet Aníbal Núñez: Hanging oblique flare towards the west .
And those who want to know more, already know where to go, no matter what natura non dat … But it does not matter, Salamanca, generous, will make the blind see, speak to the mute, hear the deaf, given the proverbial Helmantic generosity .
Cultural Salamanca
In Salamanca there is also space for lovers of cinema, theater and bullfighting. And flamenco! That Salamanca, land of confluences, loves –also– cante jondo, and it would be enough to mention Rafael Farina. Fertile when it comes to wild cattle, it has produced bullfighters such as El Viti or El Niño de la Capea.
When walking through its streets and squares, the most curious can travel to times gone by through the plots shot in While the war lasts (how great Don Miguel de Unamuno, immense rector of Salamanca!), By Amenábar. Or it is possible to enjoy performances at the Lyceum such as Untouchables or musicals, such as Rigoletto .
Of great tradition are the bullfights held in La Glorieta on the occasion of the festivities in honor of Santa María de la Vega and also the exhibitions, such as the curious hall bullfighting exhibition held recently in the Plaza Mayor.
With so much hustle and bustle, who hasn’t gotten hungry?
To whet your appetite, the powerful gastronomy that the city offers to the most restless palates should not be overlooked. It is impossible to visit Salamanca and not make a stop at one of the bars near the Plaza Mayor, such as the peculiar Mesón Cervantes, with its endless variety of stuffed tortillas and native tapas, or the ever-changing and increasingly modern Bambú de la Prior.
For more exquisite palates, the city offers authentic culinary institutions, such as the Don Mauro Restaurant; or places where tradition and modernity are combined, such as El Mesón de Gonzalo.
Other gastronomic options are offered by the famous Van Dick Street, a privileged enclave for the most carnivores. In it you will find inns specialized in toasts and grilled meats.
The ‘tardo’ in Salamanca belongs to places with a lot of charm like Tío Vivo, O ‘Hara’s or Capitán Haddock. In them, enjoying a drink surrounded by friends is one of the most special moments for many.
The beauty of the Salamanca lands
After refreshing body and soul during a day in the city, it is time to contact nature to enjoy a calmer environment, with an unprecedented landscape richness.
Just one hour from Salamanca, we can enjoy the villages of the Sierra de Francia. There, places with such charm await us, such as La Alberca or Miranda del Castañar, with their peculiar mountain architecture and their cobbled streets crossed, on many occasions, by crystalline streams.
In short, culture, history, art, gastronomy, youth and beauty perfectly define what we can find in this rich land. To say goodbye, nothing better than the words that the lawyer Vidriera dedicated to this city that falls in love with everyone who visits it: ” … Salamanca, which enchants the will to return to it to all those who have liked the peacefulness of their home ” .
