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Spain - modern city with small village values by Mark Buckingham
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The Spanish town of Salamanca
can be found in the province of Castilla y Leon. In the mid west of the
country, and just one hours drive from the border with Portugal, it is
a town that has 165,000 residents with a climate varying from cold and
susceptible to rain showers in the winter months to one which is dry and
more comfortable (in terms of temperature) during the rest of the year.
  The
town is famous throughout Spain as being the most popular of the university
towns where more than 40,000 students migrate to each year to study. Dating
back to 1218, the “University of Salamanca” is noted as being the university
which is the third oldest in Europe. Salamanca is not just known for its
university however, as there are many other monuments and architectural
sights to see.
The buildings in the centre
of town are all built from the golden “Villamayor” sandstone creating the
feeling that they are of some other era – a time which has long since passed.
The town has forged itself
a new identity in these more modern times and a mix of modern city, small
village and university town all sit together in harmony. This gives the
towns numerous visitors the advantage of a good, modern infrastructure
coupled with a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Named as European Capital
of Culture in 2002, the town also has the accolade of being a UNESCO World
Heritage City and is an extremely popular destination for tourists from
all over the world offering them a wide variety of fascinating things to
see or do.
It is said that the Spanish
spoken in Salamanca is the purest form of the language in the whole of
Spain, making the town a popular destination for language students from
foreign countries.
The fact that Salamanca is
a university town means that there are no shortages for somewhere to go
out at night. Students meet to chat, drink or eat tapas in the many squares
or café bars and the relaxed daytime atmosphere of the city centre
is continued into the night where it is combined with music emanating from
the bars.
The Castilla y Leon region
of Spain is renowned for its agriculture and the quality of the locally
grown products. Many different types of sausage and the variety of Spanish
ham, ‘Jamon Serrano’, are some of the more favoured of the regions delicacies.
Other products include the cheeses of the region and the ‘specialities’
such as the Alberca beans and almonds grown in and around Alba de Tormes.
Due mainly to the variation
of climate, the dishes served in Salamanca are largely dependant upon the
seasons. Winter months see the serving of stews made with chicken, pork
and meatballs, or other filling dishes such as “Morucha” beefsteak. The
warmer temperatures in summer make the lighter tapas style dishes more
popular especially the sausage or ham varieties.
A typical Salamancan meal
is the ‘Hornazo’. This is a salty pastry made with ham, bacon, sausage
and egg or you could try ‘Chanfaina’, rice which is mixed with sausage.
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Eurostars
Diana Palace Hotel Palencia
The hotel gives to all its
clients the functional structures with cutting edge equipments to make
their stay comfortable and a pleasant one. Strategically situated
in Palencia's Commercial Core, Eurostars Diana Palace Hotel is close to
major cultural and tourist places of the city. The hotel is 40 kilometres
away from the Valladolid Airport and only few metres from the railway station.
All the 65 guestrooms are well decorated and offer all the modern day comforts
required for a pleasant stay. Guests can enjoy variety of delicacies at
the onsite restaurant and later unwind with a fine drink at the cocktail
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Husa
Castilla Vieja Hotel Palencia
Assuring excellent service
and quality amenities, this hotel is an ideal place to reside for business
as well as leisure travellers. Located in the heart of the city,
Husa Castilla Vieja Hotel Palencia is very near to the Estacion Del Norte
Train Station and 42 kilometres from the Villanubla Airport. The
hotel features 69 guestrooms that are tastefully decorated and skilfully
furnished with several modern amenities. Begin your day with sumptuous
Continental breakfast served at the hotel. The onsite restaurant serves
an excellent Castillian cuisine for you to feast on. Guests can also enjoy
delicious snacks and refreshing drinks at the cafe, which is also an ideal
place to relax after a tiring day. |
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Parador
de Cervera de Pisuerga, Palencia Province
The privileged setting of
this Parador, which forms part of the Fuentes Carrionas Reserve, determines
its most representative features. Nature can be seen in all its splendour
in the Picos de Europa and the blue waters of the Ruesga reservoir and
the Romanesque art, which here becomes the real protagonist of the landscape,
offer the site a unique, incomparable beauty. Good taste and elegance characterize
the interior. Very spacious and comfortable bedrooms, with bright balconies,
combine with the exquisite shade of walls, beams and ceilings covered with
wood. The restaurant offers traditional Castilian cooking based on hand-made
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Parador
de Plasencia
The former Torreorgaz Palace,
built on Arabic foundations is located in the heart of the historical and
artistic quarter of Caceres, a town declared as a World Heritage Site.
The styles personalized in the building and its monumental surroundings
are Gothic, Renaissance and baroque. The inner courtyard and cobblestone,
frames, beams covered with wood and the original mantelpiece in the living
room make up the interior decoration. In this context the soft cream shades
of the bedrooms are defined by good taste, spaciousness and comfort.
The Parador is the former Convent of Santo Domingo, founded by the Zúñiga
family in the middle of the 15th century, built in gothic style both inside
and out. With its marvellous location at the very heart of the historical
quarter of Plasencia, it is the ideal point from which to discover the
architectural delights of this unique city, as well as the marvellous surrounding
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Artheus
Carmelitas Hotel
This property is located
in a very convenient spot just a 3 minutes walk to the Plaza Mayor and
the main tourist area of this beautiful city. The hotel offers 69
comfortable and fully equipped rooms decorated in a traditional and classical
European style .Every room is furnished with splendid wooden pieces. Facilities
include direct telephone, satellite TV, minibar, safe deposit box, air
conditioning and heating, piped music and Internet connection. Marbled
bathrooms are equipped with hair dryer, telephone and hydro massage bathtub.
The restaurant is also a very smart area where traditional specialties
and a hearty buffet breakfast is served every morning. This is a
very convenient hotel due to its location and quality of service provided.
Other facilities are private car park, room service, laundry service and
handicapped access. |
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Catalonia
Salamanca Plaza
Offering beautiful accommodation
and excellent meeting facilities, this property is an ideal place for both
leisure and business travellers. Catalonia Salamanca Plaza is situated
in the historic quarter of the city, near Plaza Mayor, which is accessed
by a covered walkway. The hotel has 67 rooms that are well furnished
with a perfect blend of traditional decor and modern amenities. Housed
in a building that has kept its original rationalist facade, all the rooms
and facilities of the hotel are decorated in a modern style, combining
an exotic oriental touch with a more classical feel. Catalonia Salamanca
provides a coffee bar, a restaurant with international cuisine and buffet
breakfast, for your dining pleasure. |
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High
Tech Petit Palace Las Torres Salamanca
A place in which to work
and enjoy, Petit Palace Las Torres Hotel is designed for comfort and relaxation,
equipped with every imaginable detail. High Tech Petit Palace Las
Torres is located in the heart of Salamanca, in a magnificent building,
which faces, through its balconies, to the splendid Plaza Mayor.
Petit Palace disposes of 53 guestrooms at the moment, all of them equipped
with the last technological innovations and personalised services.
Start off your day with a unique experience by having a delicious breakfast
served in a fine atmosphere of the breakfast room. The High Tech
Petit Palace Las Torres also offers 2 business centres and a social meeting
room for business purposes. |
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Husa
Plaza del Angel Hotel Salamanca
Offering warm welcome and
high quality of comforts, this charming property makes your stay a memorable
and pleasant one at Salamanca. Centrally located, the Husa Plaza
del Angel Hotel is situated close to the Plaza Mayor and main historic
buildings including the cathedral, shops and restaurants. This property
offers 23 well-appointed accommodation units that have been elegantly furnished
with an array of modern amenities to satisfy the needs of discerning travellers.
The Las Delicias de Don Antonio Restaurant serves delicious breakfast,
tapas dishes and a varied a la carte menu to the daily set menu.
You can relax in the English lounge, an elegant and comfortable spot for
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Oasis
Horus Hotel Salamanca
Offering pleasing accommodation
and various facilities, the Oasis Horus Hotel is a perfect place for you
to reside. The hotel is located on the main access route to Salamanca,
next to the shopping mall, El Tormes and just 5 minutes from the city's
cultural and historical city centre. Special points of interest are the
Plaza Mayor Square, Casa de las Conchas, La Clerecia, San Esteban, Cathedral,
Colegio de Anaya and the Roman Bridge. The property offers well decorated
and spacious guestrooms that are completely equipped with bathroom, satellite
TV, telephone, minibar, air-conditioning, hair dryer, safe deposit box
and radio. At the onsite restaurant you will be able to taste the
truly exquisite regional and international cuisine. In addition, the garden
terrace is an ideal place for family and social gatherings. |
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Melia
Las Claras Boutique Hotel Salamanca
Offering efficient service
and friendly hospitality, the Melia Las Claras Boutique Hotel Salamanca
is an excellent venue for an unforgettable holiday. The newly built
Melia Las Claras Boutique Hotel is located right in the city centre of
Salamanca, close to Plaza Mayor, new and old cathedrals, San Esteban church
and the university. The hotel offers 72 nicely decorated guest rooms,
equipped with the necessary modern comforts to make your stay enjoyable.
Guests can dine at the elegantly decorated on site restaurant that serves
a la carte dishes and also good wines. |
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NH
Palacio de Castellanos Hotel Salamanca
Lying in a privileged location
next to the Plaza del Concilio de Trento, NH Palacio de Castellanos Hotel
welcomes you for an unforgettable vacation. Located in the heart
of Salamanca's monumental and historic district, the NH Palacio de Castellanos
is an exceptional hotel with excellent service and installations. This
hotel occupies the grounds where the original old palace, dating from the
end of the XV century and beginning of the XVI, century stood. The interior
courtyard represents the paradigm of Spanish-Flemish art. Its 62
rooms including 4 junior suites are well equipped with latest amenities.
The hotel's Trento restaurant is a place where guests can dine on various
dishes while they can also relax at the cafe bar. |
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Parador
de Salamanca, Salamanca
This Parador rises up on
the left bank of the river Tormes, on a hillock opposite the monumental
centre of the city. Its large windows become an exceptional viewpoint of
the city, an open-air museum, in which the towers of the cathedral stand
out. Elegance, comfort and spaciousness are three of the traits which characterize
the common rooms, the meeting rooms and the bedrooms. Decorated with good
taste thanks to the presence of marble and other luxury materials, the
interior offers unsurpassable panoramic views which can be contemplated
from all the living rooms, the swimming pool or from the majority of the
bedrooms. The dining room offers local dishes, such as 'hornazo' (bread
filled with meat), 'farinato', Iberian sausages, Hinojosa cheese, 'tostón'
(roast suckling pig), 'rosquillas de Ledesma' (a type of doughnut) and
'almendrados' (macaroons). |
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Tryp
Salamanca Hotel
The hotel's modern architecture
coupled with the highest standards of service and facilities, make it the
ideal choice for both business and vacational trips. Ideally located
in the Paseo de Canalejas, the Tryp Salamanca Hotel is only five minutes
from the Plaza Mayor and the city's historical centre. The property is
just 10 minutes from the train station and 10 kilometres from the airport.
The rooms are spacious and furnished with high quality pieces and fittings
in soft colours to create a feel of comfort and quality. The restaurant
is nicely decorated and offers excellent cuisine served together with a
good selection of wines and spirits. Conference facilities are available
for people on business travel. Favourable parking facilities are also available
on the hotel's premises. |
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Vincci
Ciudad de Salamanca Hotel
Decorated in a modern,
yet functional style, with great taste and warmth, the little details and
excellent service at Vincci Ciudad de Salamanca Hotel, make it unique in
the city. Situated in front of the bridge that enters the Palace
of Congresses, this property is located on the road leading to Portugal
and the Tormes River, only 5 min from the historical centre of Salamanca.
The hotel provides 78 spacious and modern rooms, each tastefully furnished
to portray an ultimate in comfort and style. All are equipped with every
possible detail, required to give a feeling of being at home. At
the onsite Via Plata Restaurant, you can enjoy typical Salamantine dishes
in a relaxed environment. |
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Parador
de Ciudad Rodrigo Salamanca Province
Rising up on a cleft on
the fertile plain of the river Águeda and covered with ivy, this
castle has a keep which is an unsurpassable observatory for contemplating
the landscapes of the Campo Charro. It is an ideal enclave to discover
the beauty of a splendid natural setting and to admire the rich monumental
heritage of Ciudad Rodrigo. After passing through its well cared-for garden,
inside detailed period aspects stand out, Castilian furniture, a splendid
courtyard and cheerful bedrooms, some with exceptional views. The stone
arcades of the dining room inspire admiration, as does the typical Salamanca
cooking, which includes a local sausage, the 'farinato', delicious roasts
and Iberian hams. |
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