Want to improve your Spanish while living in Spain? Overwhelmed by options of where to go? Give Salamanca a chance and you won’t be disappointed!
1. Los Salamantinos speak the purest form of Spanish.
Spanish is spoken throughout the world with many different dialects and accents, but Salamanca is a great place to learn due to their clear pronunciation!
2. Salamanca is home to the oldest University in Spain.
The University of Salamanca is one of the oldest in Europe. Famous scholars who have studied or taught here include Miguel Cervantes, Hernando Corts, Miguel de Unamuno and Christopher Columbus.
3. Its a perfect student city.
Students come to Salamanca from all over Spain and all around the world! With so many young people, endless tapas bars and nightclubs, a wide variety of cultural events, concerts etc., it is impossible to get bored!
4. The entire city is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The stunning architecture and historical significance of the citys monuments especially the University and cathedrals have earned the city this honor. Salamanca was also named European Capital of Culture in 2002.
5. The Plaza Mayor
The beauty of this plaza speaks for itself. Along with its stunning detail, it also provides a central meeting place constantly buzzing with locals and international students alike. Sit in the sun and enjoy a cup of coffee or an ice cream and watch the world go by!
6. Tapas
Salamanca is brimming with tapas bars, places where you can stop any time of day and until midnight each night, to have a drink and a complimentary small snack! Prices are low in this student city. And the tapas are delicious! From Spanish tortilla de patata, to huevos revueltos, hornazo, farinato, cohinillo and of course the famous jamn iberico, it is best to be bold and brave trying new dishes! Getting to know a countrys gastronomy is a great way to better understand their culture!
7. Monuments andCathedrals
Traveling throughout Europe, you might think you could get sick of visiting cathedrals. But the Ieronimus Cathedral of Salamanca will undoubtedly stand out in your mind. Strolling down the Rua Mayor, when you arrive at the Plaza Anaya, this cathedrals towers over the city. Its size, as well as its ornate detail which can be seen from the top, make it an attraction that cant be missed.
8. Location, location, location
Salamanca is located in the northwest part of Spain, only 2.5 hours away from Madrid by bus, close to the border of Portugal, and surrounded by old towns with small town charm. Visits to vila, Segovia, La Sierra de Francia, Porto and much more are right at your fingertips!
9. Feelingright at home
Salamanca is a great place for international students to come and get comfortable right away! Studying at Mester Academy, students will be in small classrooms with peers from all over the world. These classes are practical for language learning and for all types of conversation. Any problems can be resolved right here in the classroom with the help of experienced teachers and a welcoming office staff. Within a few short weeks, you will learn your way around the streets of Salamanca, begin to recognize familiar faces and pick out your favorite spots in the city. Living in a new country never felt so easy!
10. European Travel
Salamanca is a great starting point for all your Spanish and European adventures! Study at a great Language Academy, and watch your Spanish communication skills skyrocket in a matter of weeks. Use your new Spanish skills andtake advantageof your time abroad to travelthroughout Spain! Check out The Best Places to Visit in Spain and start planning your trip! And for more extensive European travel, take a look at the 25 Tips on Saving Money while Traveling Abroad.
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