Why you should pursue Graduate Study at the University of Salamanca:
The University of Salamanca, which in 2018 celebrated its 800th Anniversary, is the oldest University in Spain and also one of the first-born institutions of Higher Learning in Europe. In fact, the University is older than the country itself. Its historic character led to its playing a stellar role during the Renaissance, remaining to this day an academic landmark not only in Spain but also throughout Europe. In its lecture halls the University led the development of the Spanish language (which it practically created) and of international law, being a pioneer in the creation of the notion of human rights (debated at the university already in the sixteenth century) and in the creation of the Court System that limited the power of Kings . Each year in the classrooms, libraries, and laboratories of the University students and professionals from more than sixty nationalities are brought together. Its sporting facilities are one of the best in Spain, including the best rugby field in the country. Tennis courts of easy access to students, faculty, and residents surround the university and the city.
This is a fundamentally University-focused city where close to forty thousand students live as part of a population which barely reaches one hundred and seventy thousand inhabitants.
The UNESCO World Heritage has declared the city and the University of Salamanca a Patrimony of Humanity. The city’s beauty, complemented by its size makes walking the most frequent way to get from one place to another. In comparison with other European and American cities, Salamanca offers comfortable accommodations for both students and faculty at very reasonable prices. Rapid transportation connects the city with Madrid and the Barajas international airport, which only adds to the conveniences that this exceptional city offers. Food is mostly organic and very reasonably priced, both at the Student and Professors’ Residences as well as in the many restaurants, coffee shops, and pubs that make the city a very lively place. Nightly walks and dining out are part of the deep rooted traditions of the city. Very importantly, Salamanca is very safe.
The University of Salamanca offers housing for both students and professors at subsidized costs.
The following linkages provide information about residencial living and other amenities:
Only Spanish:
- General link to Residence and Canteens Services
- Link to Residences
- Link to Canteens
- Link to Housing Services
- Accommodation in Salamanca
Other academic resources:
Where to Eat and Drink in Salamanca
Spanish hours: Breakfast: 8:30-11, Lunch: 13:30-15:00, Dinner: 20:30-22:30
Restaurants and Typical Cuisine (unless otherwise indicated, sites are within 5 minutes walking distance from the center and all prices include VAT)
Las Tapas de Gonzalo
Plaza Mayor 23, Phone: (+34) 923 271 353
A very nice restaurant with a great view and wonderful cuisine. Best “torrijas” in town, don’t miss this dessert. Good meat. Castilian cuisine
Vinateca Bordadores 12
Bordadores 12, Phone: (+34) 923018666
Excellent wine selection
Restaurante O’Pazo
Calle Arriba 6, Phone: (+34) 610 820 085
Delicious Galician food. Exquisite fish and seafood. It offers a very large lunch menu for 25 €
El Azogue Viejo
Plaza de la Libertad, Phone: (+34) 923 62 04 00
It offers a lunch menu of 16.50 €
Tapas Bars and Restaurants
In these restaurants you can have a menu or just tapas. With three tapas you have a full lunch.
Erasmus International Café
C/ Meléndez, 7, Phone: (+34) 923 26 57 42
Popular restaurant offering international cuisine, with a biergarten.
La Pepita Burger Bar
Plaza del Ángel 2, Phone: (+34) 923602590
Excellent gourmet hamburgers with specialties even for vegetarians. Try it out!!!
Vida & Comida Xperiences
C/ Ronda de Sancti Spiritus, 3, Phone: (+34) 923 06 22 02
A different food experience where you move across different rooms to have your entrées, main courses and dessert. Set menu (you can choose between some options on the spot). Accommodating to different diets but it is necessary to give prior notice and make a reservation (you can do so directly from their website).
Café Novelty
Plaza Mayor, 2, Phone: (+34) 923 21 49 56
The oldest and only remaining Art Deco café in Salamanca, famous for its literary gatherings of writers such as Miguel de Unamuno, Ortega y Gasset, Carmen Martín Gaite, Juan Benet, Gonzalo Torrente Ballester, also a patron of the café.
For tapas, we also recommend visiting Van Dyck area, a 10 min walk from the city center
Near the Train Station
La Pulpería de Paco
109, Paseo de la Estación, Phone: (+34) 923 25 88 19
Specializes in seafood, exquisite quality.
VEGGIE OPTIONS
Mandala
C/ Serranos 9, Phone: (+34) 923 12 33 42
Mandala has a lunch and dinner menu including vegetarian and non-vegetarian options (some dishes can be made vegan upon request). It has a wide selection of teas and is particularly well-known for its milkshakes.
El Laurel
C/ San Pablo, 49, Phone: (+34) 923 26 06 01
Vegetarian restaurant offering also vegan dishes. It is small, so it is better to make a reservation in advance. It closes on Mondays and Sunday afternoon.
El Rastrel
C/ Grillo, 21, Phone: (+34) 923 60 70 00
Vegan tapas bar frequented by students with a large selection of beers, including craft and local. On Wednesdays there is an open mic.
MaGenta
C/ Caleros, 4 (Plaza de la Reina), Phone: (+34) 923 05 91 69
Recently opened vegetarian café. Cozy, a good spot for cake and coffee. It also offers veggie tapas made with local produce.
Going out for a Drink
O’Hara’s Irish Pub
C/ Zamora, 14, Phone: (+34) 923 21 03 97
Large selection of beers.
Hernández y Fernández
Plaza de la Libertad, 10, Phone: (+34) 923 99 12 28
For cocktails.
Gran Café Moderno
C/ Gran Vía, 75, Phone: (+34) 637 53 81 65
Very well-known café in Salamanca with a good selection of beers and cocktails and a vintage décor.
Museums
Casa Lis (Art Deco)
Museo de Salamanca (History, Culture)
Casa Museo Unamuno, University of Salamanca
Las Torres de la Clerecia, (Ecclesiastic Towers) Salamanca
Sala de Exposiciones, Santo Domingo de la Cruz, Calle, Arroyo de Santo Domingo, 18, 37008 Salamanca
Places to visit Nearby
Madrid – 2 hours (by train or bus) from Salamanca.
Valladolid – 1 hour (by train, bur, or car) from Salamanca
Avila – Around 1 hour (by train or bus) from Salamanca
Segovia – 1 hour (by train or bus) from Salamanca
La Alberca – 1 hour by car
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