Salamanca is located in the southwest corner of Castile y Leon region of Spain, in the western part of Spain near Portugal. The old part of the city is found south of the modern city, on the banks of the Rio Tormes, and the entire old town was named as a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1988.
Salamanca is 212 km west of Madrid.
The population of Salamanca is 327,089 people (2023).
How to get to Salamanca by Train
Salamanca's train station, called the Paseo de la Estación de Ferrocarril, is located northwest of the old town. To get to the old section from the train station, exit and walk left on the Paseo de la Estacion. Just past the Plaza de Espana is the old city.
Salamanca's Bus Station
The main bus terminal is at Av. Filiberto Villalobos, northwest of the old town. Buses from Madrid, Avila, Zamora, Valladolid, León, and Cáceres use this station.
Map of Salamanca, Spain
Salamanca Office of Tourism
Salamonca tourist offices are centrally located in the Plaza Mayor, 32 37002 Salamanca
Tel. 923 21 83 42 / Fax 923 26 34 09.
Salamanca Tours
Viator offers some interesting tours of Salamanca, including tours of the university, the city center, and the wine country surrounding the city. See the top 10 tours of Salamanca to find out more.
Get Your Guide has a number of day tours available as well.
When to Go
Salamanca enjoys a continental Mediterranean climate. The winters are cold with low temperatures, while the summers are hot with temperatures that reach over 30 degrees. For current weather, see the forecast below.
SALAMANCA WEATHERWhere to Stay in Salamanca
I would choose to stay in the center near the Plaza Mayor, and if I were staying for an extended stay of three or more nights, the Apartamentos Pozo Amarillo would be ideal. It's a mere 350 meters away from the Plaza.
If you need more room, the three bedroom Gran Via, céntrico, aire acondicionado might be your dream lodging.
A top-rated hotel in the area is the well-located Hotel Rua Salamanca.
Downtown Salamanca Scenes
Have fun planning your Salamanca Adventure!
