Spain

We had been in Madrid for 5 years and we had not yet been to visit that city that was so striking and a couple of hours away by car – Salamanca. People insisted that we were going to like it because it had a charm similar to that of Granada (because of being a city with a great university life and having the good habit of tapas) and they were right, it did not disappoint and besides, we loved it.

We arrived on a Saturday morning and went back on a Sunday afternoon, but the historic center of Salamanca is affordable on a weekend and gives time to stroll, visit and taste all its charms. It is a very well maintained and preserved city in which the historic center of the rest of the city is clearly defined.

Here I write a guide of what we visited that weekend and where we had the luck to eat and dine… about the accommodation I won’t say say anything because it was quite bad (despite being a three-star hotel near the center and in front of the Parador).

New Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin

It is located in a … Ir al post

I don’t know if it’s because I’m from Granada and Andalusia, but for me Granada has much more to visit besides the Alhambra and the city. We are lucky to have in the same province culture, beach and mountain. I could make an endless list of places and beautiful villages to admire, but since you come for tourism, and not to live, I will mention the essentials. So if you are so lucky to have more than a couple of days to enjoy this magnificent city, here are other places that deserve a visit:

SIERRA NEVADA. (32KM = 40 MIN)

Sierra Nevada is the highest mountainous massif of the peninsula. Its highest peak is the Mulhacen (3482m) and has the most southern ski resort in Europe. You can drive to the altitude of 2500 meters and here you can decide between spending a day at the skiing station or leaving the car in the free parking at the height of the Virgen de las Nieves and spend a great day with sledges.

It’s also a highly recommended option if you come in summer, since in addition to the ski area there are many trails for hiking. The views are amazing. … Ir al post