Travel from Madrid to Salamanca
Weekend Getaway by Bus: Things to do in Salamanca
After staying in Madrid for a couple of days, the city might become a bit too claustrophobic. If this happens, don't worry. There are plenty of places to go out side of Madrid that aren't too far away and won't put a hole in your wallet. If a good time, with great food, beautiful buildings and plenty of history sounds enticing then take a trip to Salamanca.
Only two hundred and twelve kilometers from Madrid, the city of Salamanca is one that should not be missed. Declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, the architecture of the city is inspiring. From Romanesque to Gothic, Plateresque to Churrigueresque, the buildings offer such a wide variety of styles that it is hard not to fall in love with one of them. Because of the sandstone, the city has somewhat of an orange hue to it, which is why the city is known as the "golden city."
If only in Salamanca for the day why not hang out in the Plaza Mayor or take a tour of the Cathedral, which is actually two cathedrals, the old cathedral and the new cathedral built next to one another. Walk around and see El Puente Romano, the Roman bridge over the river Tormes. Or visit the University of Salamanca, which is the oldest university in Spain and in Europe
Because it's a university town, the nightlife in Salamanca is exceptional. So if staying for the weekend, there are plenty of hostels (Hostal Tormes) and hotels to choose from. To start out the evening, head to Calle Van Dick, where you'll find the best of Salamanca's tapas bars. If shots are on the agenda, then definitely try out the chupeteria, which is a shot bar. Walk in and pick from the lists of crazy sounding shots on the walls. There is whiskey and pineapple, strawberry and absinthe for only one euro. If dancing is next on the list, head over to the clock in the Plaza Mayor. Here there will be many people handing out tickets that have discounts on drinks at nearby bars and clubs. If going from club to club doesn't sound too exciting then head over to the Irish Rover (Rua Antigua 2), where the music pumps until the wee hours. The next day, try out the Chocleteria where a cup of thick hot chocolate and churros only costs around three euro.
Salamanca is a great place to travel to. It's only two and a half hours from Madrid and has many sites to see, food to taste, and nightlife to enjoy.
The best way to reach Salamanca is by bus. Auto Res (http://www.auto-res.net/index.html?a) has daily buses that leave from Mendez Alvaro bus station for seventeen Euros
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