Prepare your trip

• How to get to Salamanca
• Where to stay
• How to get around Salamanca
• Free tour
• Gastronomic tour of Salamanca
• Practical tips

How to get to Salamanca

The best transport options depending on your city of origin:

• from Madrid:
• 🚆 Train: Alvia or Avant from Chamartín (1h30min). The fastest and most comfortable option.
• 🚌 Bus: ALSA direct from the airport or Estación Sur (2h45min). Most economical.
• 🚗 Car: A-50, 2h15min trip.
• from Porto:
• 🚌 Bus: FlixBus or ALSA direct (4h30min).
• 🚗 Car: A-62/E-80, 3h45min trip.
• from Barcelona:
• 🚆 Train: AVE Barcelona-Madrid + Alvia connection to Salamanca (5h30min in total).
• ✈️ Flight: Vueling/Air Europa to Madrid + train or bus to Salamanca.
• from Bordeaux:
• 🚆 Train: TGV Bordeaux-Hendaye + Alvia connection to Salamanca via Madrid (8h).
• 🚌 Bus: ALSA or FlixBus with stopover in Valladolid (8h).
• 🚗 Car: A-62, 6h trip.
• from Paris:
• ✈️ Flight: Air France, Iberia or Vueling to Madrid and connecting train/bus.
• 🚆 Train: TGV París-Burdeos + connection to Salamanca via Hendaye (approx. 8-9h).
• from Montpellier:
• ✈️ Flight: Vueling or Ryanair to Madrid and then train/bus to Salamanca.
• from Hamburg:
• ✈️ Flight: Lufthansa, Iberia or Ryanair to Madrid, then train/bus to Salamanca.
• from Munich:
• ✈️ Flight: Lufthansa or Iberia to Madrid and connection by train or bus.

Where to stay

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How to get around Salamanca

• On foot: The truth is that the centre of Salamanca can be covered in 25 minutes from end to end. It's the perfect option to bring down the croquettes you're going to eat. 🚶‍♂️
• City buses: Lines 1, 2 and 3 connect the main points. Single ticket 1,05€.
• Radio Taxi: +34923250000. No uber/cabify/bolt.
• Bike rental with SalEnBici for 5€ / week.
• For those who bring a car: There are several public car parks in the centre (Plaza Mayor, Santa Eulalia, Gran Vía). Approximate price: 15-20€/day. And if you are staying in hotels, many of them have their own parking.

Free tour

If you have a few hours to spare, here's a simple route to see the best of Salamanca without wasting time:

• 📍 Plaza Mayor

Obligatory starting point. Baroque, impressive, and perfect for a coffee while the city wakes up.

• 📍 Casa de las Conchas

A building covered in shells with a library inside. Look for the different shell (they say there's treasure inside... but no one has found it).

• 📍 Universidad de Salamanca

Founded in 1218, one of the oldest in Europe. Mandatory mission: find the frog on the façade without help. If someone points it out to you, luck doesn't count.

• 📍 Catedrales (Vieja y Nueva)

Two for the price of one. The New Cathedral is imposing, but the Old Cathedral hides the most spectacular altarpiece in Salamanca. And the astronaut on the façade? A modern whim of 20th-century restoration.

• 📍 Huerto de Calixto y Melibea

Small garden overlooking the river, ideal for relaxing for a while (and if you come here romantically, perfect for a couple's photo).

• 📍 Puente Romano

More than 2,000 years of history. It crosses the Tormes River and overlooks Salamanca from afar. If the day is clear, this is one of the best spots for photos.

If you have time to spare, you can add a stop at the Casa Lis (a spectacular Art Deco museum) or climb the Torres de la Clerecía to see the city from above.

Gastronomic tour of Salamanca

For a pre-wedding snack

• Casa Paca (Plaza del Peso, 10): A classic that does not disappoint. Try the torreznos or morros de ternera if you're feeling brave.
• Mesón Cervantes (Calle Cervantes, 12): Their patatas meneás and farinato are local heritage not declared by UNESCO but they should.
• La Cocina de Toño (Calle Meléndez, 22): Here the croquettes are almost as good as the ones we'll make at home (wink, wink).
• Café Novelty (Plaza Mayor): The oldest café in Salamanca. Perfect for a vermouth watching people passing by and pretending to be intellectuals.

For a romantic dinner

• Life & Food (Calle Van Dyck, 29): Unpretentious signature cuisine with local produce. Their braised cheeks will make you cry (with happiness).
• El Laurel (Calle Gran Vía, 80): To impress your companion with a view of the illuminated Cathedral. Book early or you'll be left wanting more.
• Baroque Restaurant (Plaza del Poeta Iglesias): Fusion that works and presentation for Instagram. Their tuna tartar is worthy of a stag or hen party.

To recharge your batteries after the party

• Breakfast at La Tahona (Calle Zamora): For when you need an IV coffee and toast with oil to recover.
• Brunch at The Doctor Cocktail (Plaza San Justo): For the hungover who wake up at lunchtime. Their Sunday brunch will save your dignity.

Practical tips

1. The weather in October in Salamanca can be fickle. Bring something warm for the evening even if it's hot during the day.
2. The Villamayor stone (of which Salamanca is built) glows golden at sunset. Don't miss this magical moment with your camera.
3. If you get lost, look for the Cathedral. You can see its tower from any point and it will serve as a reference point.
4. University students in Salamanca have peculiar traditions. If you see someone painting their name with bull's blood on the wall... it's normal.
5. Don't leave without trying an hornazo, a farinato and some perronillas. Your palate deserves to know the local flavours.

We look forward to seeing you in Salamanca to celebrate this special day together!