Salamanca Travel Forum

I'm planning on going to Salamanca this summer to study Spanish, and was wondering if anybody here had opinions on the shools Mester and Don Quijote. I studied through Mester in 2005 and I really liked it, and I also like it's location better than Don Quijote's. But does anyone know which program is better?

When visiting Spain the first time I loved Salamanca, but also liked Madrid and Barcelona, do you think it is worth it to go through DQ and do a program in all three cities each for 2 weeks? Or will I not get enough of a feeling of the city?

Is there a bus company that goes from Salamanca to Coimbra (in Portugal)? Thanks

sorry obviosuly my questions offended someone they're not the only questions i have and they might sound dumb because they are silly but they popped into my head for some reason. If you can't be nice about it please don't comment..are you that mean that you have to take time out of your day to go out of your way to insult and upset a complete stranger? I'm sure you're not and you were just having a bad day or something just please don't do it again. I wasn't trying to offend anyone. I'm really sorry I guess I didn't know the guidelines.

is anyone studying abroad in salamanca this fall?

I've heard that drinks in Salamanca are inexpensive..I'm trying to plan how much money I need to bring for 90 days there. How cheap exactly are they? Like for a beer for example? Sorry I have a lot of questions but when you go out do the locals speak strictly Spanish or are you able to have a conversation with them in English at all?

are there a lot of good looking guys at the bars and clubs in salamanca?

Sorry this is kind of random but in Salamanca when you're out at bars and clubs to the guys tend to buy the girls drinks?

Hi i'll be at salamnca in september ... any volunteer to show me the city ?

i`m planning to study in salamanca a few weeks before christmas and i`ve been checking out the university of salamanca and don quijote. at this point in time only don quijote can accomodate my vacation schedule. anybody been to don quijote for their spanish classes?

any reply is greatly appreciated.

Hi,

We are travelling to Salamanca for New Years Eve and, after being totally disorganised last year, we're trying to plan where we could go.

The tourist bit of the trip should be fine as there seems to be loads to see. We're staying near the Plaza Mayor. Can anyone please recommend a restaurant we could book a table at, from the UK, for 31/12/06 and some good bars to party at for the night?

Any help or other tips for the trip would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Hi,

We are travelling to Salamanca for New Years Eve and, after being totally disorganised last year, we're trying to plan where we could go.

The tourist bit of the trip should be fine as there seems to be loads to see. We're staying near the Plaza Mayor. Can anyone please recommend a restaurant we could book a table at, from the UK, for 31/12/06 and some good bars to party at for the night?

Any help or other tips for the trip would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Hello All.

After some extensive research i have narrowed my choice down to one of two schools in Salamanca. The price for the programs are very similar.

1) university of salamanca - program for foreign students
2) don quijote

At U of S the classes are quite large and the core program is 3 hours (you pay additional for the 4th or 5th hour). ALso, the dates are not as flexible. I do love the idea of studying at the university and having access to all of the University facilities. At DQ, they cater to your needs in terms of dates a bit better. The environment may be geared a bit more to older people (i am 30) being that they specialize only spanish as a second language. Both offer residences or homestay.

DOes anyone know about either of the facilities. It is kind of a crap shoot for me at this point being that i don't know much about either. I am looking for the best option possible.

THanks a lot.

Hello All.

After some extensive research i have narrowed my choice down to one of two schools in Salamanca. The price for the programs are very similar.

1) university of salamanca - program for foreign students
2) don quijote

At U of S the classes are quite large and the core program is 3 hours (you pay additional for the 4th or 5th hour). ALso, the dates are not as flexible. I do love the idea of studying at the university and having access to all of the University facilities. At DQ, they cater to your needs in terms of dates a bit better. The environment may be geared a bit more to older people (i am 30) being that they specialize only spanish as a second language. Both offer residences or homestay.

DOes anyone know about either of the facilities. It is kind of a crap shoot for me at this point being that i don't know much about either. I am looking for the best option possible.

THanks a lot.

I hope to study in Salamanca next year. I've looked on the university website, and all I can find in regard to accomodation are residence halls, which I don't want. I'm looking for shared apartment accomodation. Does anybody know where I can find this on the internet? Would it have the price of a typical sigle room in a shared flat? Would anybody have a general idea about these prices anyway? (Thanks!)

i read that Salamanca was spains oldest and ueropes 4 th oldest but what are the 3 older ones? .founding dates would be great

What is the best Spanish immersion school in Salamanca?

Salamanca to Cordoba - Does any bus or train or both operate on this route ? If yes, do you know there internet link for more information like:

- How long does it take ?
- Timings of the trains and buses ?
- one way price ?

I am going to Salamanca on 3rd March 06 and would like to visit Cordoba in this trip as well.

Looking forward to your reply,

Cheers,
P´guy

Is there a senior center there where one can chat or play chess, cards, checkers, lawn bowl? How's chances of playing competitive ping pong, tango dancing, watch the folks fishing, or flamenco at night? Is it easy to get a responsible hired car-driver?

Hi, I am planning to study at Estudio Sampere in Salamanca soon. Has anyone attended this school? If so, i'd love to hear about your experience!

Thanks!

We (2 adults) have 2 options:
A1: Train from Salamanca to Madrid - Chamarti station;
A2: Transfer to AVE train from Madrid - Puerta de Atocha station to Seville.
How far between the two stations? What is the best way to go from Chamarti to Puerta de Atocha station? Metro? Bus? Taxi? How much time will it take?

B1: Bus from Salamanca to Madrid
B2: Transfer to AVE train from Madrid - Puerta de Atocha station to Seville.
How far between the bus terminal and the train station? What is the best way to go from Chamarti to Puerta de Atocha station? Metro? Bus? Taxi? How much time will it take?

Which option will be the most convenient, it would be a long day, we would like to make as smooth as possible.

Thanks for any advice!
Mei

Does anybody have experience with this school? Specifically I would be interested in information/experiences with their programs for minors.
Thanks
Birgit

Hi there,

Will be in Salamanca over the week of 12th June, and was told that its the - St. John of Sahagun. May I know if its a holiday in Salamanca on any of the day? And how is the day celebrated?

Thanks.

Does anyone have good advice about shipping from Salamanca (or Madrid) to the USA? I will have to ship quite a lot. What is the price? Are there certain shippers to avoid, or to use? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!

adios!

hello, I'm going to spend 4 weeks in salamanca from june 12th to july 9th 2005 and attend the school "Mester" to learn Spanish. Does anybody know it? How is it? And is anybody in Salamanca at that time, because I'll travel alone...? (about 19 to 21 years old)
thanks for information!
have a nice day

My girlfriend is travelling tp Salamanca in a couple months to study abroad and I would like to buy her a few things that would be useful to her on the trip other than the English-Spanish dictionaries that she already has, what are some of the the things people find most useful to bring with them or end up wishing they had brought once they get there? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.

I am considering Pension Lisboa, located at Melendez 1.

I have been told that it costs 13 Euro/night for my own room with sink.

is that correct?

I know that there is no breakfast, no kitchen, no curfew.

This place seems to be located in the middle of the main sight-seeing areas.

Hi!
Have 'you' walked along that old Roman Route called the "Silver-Route" that goes to either Santiago or Seville that goes through Salamanca?? I am interested in learning more about this "Way" as I am wanting to walk it in the Spring of 2005. Any experiences or information you provide me would be greatly appreciated.
Thank-You and HAppy Travers....
S.Miles ; -)

My roommate here in Germany is going to Salamanca for a year and we are going to visit her about a week after she gets there and I know she is super stressed about finding a place to live in Salamanca. Who has:

1)advice which district to live which is the best value, in terms of location, safety, size
2)is there a website that's good? Or an office in Salamanca that she can contact from here?

help!
thanks

Hiya, Was wondering if anyone could help me with the best way to get from Salamanca to Faro am coming over to visit some friends and would like the cheapest and easiest way to get down to Portugal. Thanks

I am flying into madrid in August for a wedding and I have a really crazy job, so I am looking for a place to relax before site-seeking in Madrid. Is Salamanca a good choice? How far is it from Madrid? How many days do I need there? Is it a good place for young 20 somethings to hang out? thanks!