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Salamanca
Castile and León 815m
Best Time
Year round
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Salamanca is a city in northwestern Spain, the capital of the Province of Salamanca in the community of Castile and León. It is famous for its historic university, founded in 1218, its magnificent Baroque Plaza Mayor, and its beautiful golden sandstone architecture.
💡Why Visit?
Wander Spain's grandest Plaza Mayor, find the famous carved astronaut on the cathedral facade, and explore one of Europe's oldest universities.
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3 Days
Quick Facts
RegionCastile and León
CountrySpain
Altitude815m
Budget Stay€22.00*/night
Budget Food€15.00*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
Aug · Partly Cloudy
This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 19°C annually. Best visited during Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov.
Temperature range (°C)
Aug
🌥️Partly Cloudy
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Temperature16° – 31°C
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Rainfall5mm
✅Good
✅Good — warm and pleasant
Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
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Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
€22.00*/night
- Salamanca Youth Hostel dorm
- Student pension room
🏨 Premium
€70.00*/night
- Hotel Plaza Palermo
- Hotel Artheus Carmelitas
✨ Luxury
€170*/night
- Hospes Palacio de San Esteban
- Parador de Salamanca
⛺ Camping available · €14.00*/night
Local Cuisine
⭐ Hornazo (Savory meat-filled pastry)street
⭐ Jamón de Guijuelo (Cured Iberian ham)street
Tostón Asado (Roast suckling pig)restaurant