Things to do

The city of Salamanca

The celebration will take place in Salamanca, a small city located in the West part of Spain, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 due to its historical significance.

Its university, which recently celebrated its 800th anniversary, is one of the oldest universities in the world that still remains active together with Oxford and Bologna. Apart from the university, there are additional landmarks like the Plaza Mayor, built in the 18th century and considered the most beautiful plaza in Spain, or the New Cathedral, built between the 16th and 18th centuries using different styles and declared a national monument in 1887.

But don’t let its history deceive you, despite being an old city, it has a young and vibrant atmosphere. Every year, the university attracts thousands of students, not only from Spain, but also from around the world. There is also a great number of bars and restaurants frequented by both locals and visitors where you will have the opportunity to savor the local gastronomy, including a great selection of tapas and wine.

Nearby places

There are plenty of places worth visiting near Salamanca. Below we include some suggestions:

• If it is your first time in Spain, we recommend spending a few days in Madrid. From Madrid, you can also do day trips to nearby historical cities like Toledo or Segovia, which are 30 minutes away by train.
• If you are interested in exploring the countryside around Salamanca, we recommend going to la Sierra de Francia, where you can enjoy a hike in Las Batuecas and visit the rural villages nearby like La Alberca, Mogarraz or San Martin del Castañar.
• Valladolid, which was once the capital of Spain is just one hour away by train. This city is located in the Ribera del Duero region, where some of the finest Spanish wines are produced.