The Town

Situated on the northwestern corner of the beautiful Castillian plain not far from the border of Portugal, Salamanca proudly identifies itself as the home of one of Europe’s premiere universities

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Salamanca balances the pace of contemporary university life with the charm and dignity of its historic and cultural status as a centuries old city, where families and friends still follow the tradition of strolling through the Plaza Mayo on sunday evenings.

This charming town is untouched in it’s architectural purity. In central areas all recent buildings are constructed in Salamanca’s best tradition. The city has been declared “City of Mankind’s Heritage” by UNESCO.

It is a very attractive place to visit if you are looking for cultural values, want to enjoy night life and learn a bit of Spanish.
Hardly any other town offers such a thrilling nightlife as Salamanca, and the students of this old University town confirm that its great luck to study here.

“Ir de pinchos” means to “go out” in Salamanca, as in many of the bars you are offered a free snack, “pincho”, whenever you ask for a drink - specially surprising, as prices are really adapted to a student’s pocket.

 

 

The School

Right next to La Plaza Mayor is the Alhambra Institute, known for its preparation for state exams in Spanish language. Here you will find a pleasant scholastic establishment with all the latest technical equipment as well as lecture rooms and libraries which are both welcoming and comfortable.

The easiest way to arrive salamanca is to come by airplane to madrid, and take a bus to Salamanca.
The bus connection from Madrid to Salamanca is excellent.

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