Life Cycles » Salamanca

Tapas y una caña!

tonton — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:20:16 +0000

On my last night in Spain, I enjoy some tapas at a local bar.

I will miss Spain, it treated me well.

Salamanca by Day

tonton — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:10:37 +0000

I walk around Salamanca, visit some churches and purchase some local treats.

They call Salamanca La Ciudad Dorada for the golden glow the local sandstone gives the buildings.

Salamanca by Night

tonton — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:49:27 +0000

I stroll the streets of Salamanca at night.

With the creation of the University of Salamanca in 1218, the city became one of the most significant academic centres of Europe. It very much remains a univeristy city today. It’s also known to have the purest form of Spanish, Castilian, and so also attracts a lot of foreign language students, giving it an active nightlife on top of the great history and renaissance architecture.

A Station

tonton — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:36:43 +0000

I set up my little party station at the hostal. Ipod touch, portable speakers, vino, and, of course, Buddy.

Hostal Sara

tonton — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:33:28 +0000

Steps from the Plaza Mayor, I stay a the Hostal Sara (map) in Salamanca.

Pretty good deal at about €40/night for a double room with bathroom, internet and balconies.

ps. I filmed the room when I checked out so it’s a bit messy, but was spotless when I arrived.

Plaza Mayor of Salamanca

tonton — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:18:10 +0000

The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, constructed at the beginning of the 18th century, is regarded as one of the finest such plazas in Spain, and is also known as the living room of the Salamantinos.