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| | | Salamanca | | Did you know?
Visitors to Salamanca's university who find a frog sculpture in the façade are assured of good luck and possibly marriage.
Language
Castilian Spanish throughout; Catalan, Basque and Galician in some regions.
Visas
Not required for UK citizens.
Getting there
There are no direct flights to Salamanca. Instead, look for direct flights to Madrid or Valladolid which are connected to the city by road and train.
Flying time from London
Two hours
Getting around
The old centre is compact and it's easy to explore by foot. A good bus network exists and taxis are cheap.
Currency
Euro
Costs
Bottle of beer 75p, a film for your camera £2.50, moderate meal £5-£8, litre of petrol 45p, short taxi ride £5.50. All prices are approximate.
Weather
Temperatures average in the south, 5-28C (48-84F) elsewhere.
Time difference
One hour ahead of GMT
International dialling code from the UK
00 34
Voltage
220V AC
Opening hours
Large supermarkets and department stores Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm; other shops and businesses 9am-2pm and then 4.30/5-8pm. Banks Monday-Friday 8.30am-2pm, Saturdays 9am-1pm (some not on Saturday in summer).
Health - Before you go
Spain has a reciprocal health agreement with the UK. Make sure you have an E111 health form (from post offices).
Health - When you are there
The fierce heat in Spain's cities can reach 35C (95F) - so drink plenty of water and be sensible about exposure to the sun.
Warnings
Very occasionally, people may attempt to short-change you so, without being paranoid, keep an eye on your transactions.
Emergency
Police, Tel. 091. British Embassy, Calle de Fernando el Santo 16, 28010 Madrid, Tel. (34 91) 7008200
Customs
Drinks after dark are as popular as tapas all day. In summer, many city dwellers make trips to the taverns in the villages just outside the city, known as ventanas sevillanas.
Pets
You may bring your pet to and from Spain provided you have the correct documentation under the Pet Travel Scheme. This takes some time to set up, so see your vet.
Tipping
Service charge is included in restaurants, so tipping is a personal choice: 5% is plenty, or odd change in cafes and bars.
Tourist office
Spanish National Tourist Office, 22-23 Manchester Square, London W1M 5AP. Tel. 020 7486 8077; brochure line, 09063 640630 (60p per minute).
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| | Available rental properties in Salamanca |
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| |  | | PLAZA MAYOR
The apartment, completely renovated and newly furnished, is located in the PLAZA MAYOR, the heart and soul of Salamanca.
|  | | Apartment Plaza Mayor
You are in one of the most desirable locations in Salamanca in one of the more centric and popular street which is the Zamora Street which goes directtly to the Plaza Mayor.
|  | | Apartment Santa Marta Verde Pistacho
You are in a nice and quiet location in Salamanca at the River Tormes side, only 3 km from the centre of Salamanca.
|  | | Apartment Santa Marta Amarillo
You are in a nice and quiet location in Salamanca at the River Tormes side, only 3 km from the centre of Salamanca or 10 minutes by bus.
|  | | Estudio AzulCielo, River Tormes side
You are in a nice and quiet location in Salamanca at the River Tormes side, only 3 km from the centre of Salamanca, 10 minutes by bus.
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