Trips Around Salamanca
Salamanca is one of those cities that impresses you right from the start. The moment when you step onto the streets of Salamanca is also the moment when you fall in love with the city. Imagine one of the most beautiful cities in Spain which is surrounded by beautiful places full of historical and cultural importance and you have Salamanca.
Isn’t such a city the perfect holiday destination for you? The millions of tourists who visit the city every year are extremely interested in its surroundings, so a wide range of trips is made available for them. Salamanca is an important city for Spain and it has been of Importance since the rule of the Romans.
The famous “Ruta de Plata’’ crossed Salamanca from the beginning. This was probably the most important route for Spain in its medieval history, as it connected the north of the country with the south. This made possible a series of important connections between the mines and the seaports which were located in separate parts of the country.
Trips and lots of fun
One of the most popular trips among tourists is the one that takes you to the Sierra de Francia mountain range. The highest peak is 1,723 meters tall and the view that awaits you at its top is so amazing that its beauty cannot be described in words. After climbing the highest peak of the mountain, you should spare a couple of hours of your time to visit Alberca, the first village to be declared a national monument in 1940 by the Spanish government.
A trip to Sierra de Bejar should also be on your list. Bejar played an important role in the life of the region during the reign of the Moors. The famous Ducal Palace is still there as proof of the architectural genius of the Moors. Candelario is a nearby village, one of the most picturesque villages in the region. The stone houses and the local sausages are the main attractions of the village.
The Duero River is an attraction for religious persons because, along its course, pilgrims go to pray at Saint Teresa’s remains. Last but not least, visit Ciudad Rodrigo, the medieval town which is completely enclosed by walls. The Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals and the luxurious palaces are the main attractions of the village. Visit the region and enjoy the time spent there!