Comments on: Salamanca Resources

By: Anni Poulsen

Anni Poulsen — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:28:23 +0000

Sharpe’s Sword? You’re right, Easter celebrations are big in Spain, and while I have yet to experience the celebrations in Salamanca, I believe the processions there are popular.

The official site for the Semana Santa celebrations in Salamanca is this one, I believe: http://www.semanasantasalamanca.com, but I don’t see any program for 2008 there yet.

So I’m afraid, I can’t really be of much help regarding Easter in Salamanca. However, Erin (interviewed in View of a Local in Salamanca), who blogs at a wandering woman writes from Spain and lives in Salamanca, might be able to answer your questions.

Sorry, I can’t help you, but I hope you enjoy your trip to Salamanca.

By: Mel

Mel — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:38:31 +0000

My boyfriend is keen to visit Salamanca as he’s reading Sharp novels! We were wondering about visiting around Easter (2008) as I believe there are a number of festivals/festivities then. Please can you give me your opinion on whether this a good time to visit and how can I find out which events are on where? Are there any places nearby which are really worth a visit? Thank you. Mel

By: Anni Poulsen

Anni Poulsen — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 21:15:22 +0000

Thank you for your kind words Beth.

Unfortunately, I am not able to give you any personal recommendations, as I didn’t visit any coastal towns near Salamanca.

Looking at a map though I would have thought that driving across to Portugal would be your best option.

If you want to stay in Spain, Santander and Gijón should be within relatively easy reach as well (my guess would be 3 to 4 hours by car?).

Like I said I have not been to any of these places, so I can’t really recommend any. But Erin who lives in Salamanca might be able to recommend a few places. If you leave a comment on her blog (see View of a Local in Salamanca, Spain), I’m sure she’ll get back to you. If you choose to go to Portugal try to contact Helena Monteiro (see View of a Local i Lisbon, Portugal). She lives in Lisbon, but I’m sure she’ll be able to give you some advice about other places in Portugal. Even if she can’t, her blog is worth a visit for her beautiful sketches of Portugal alone.

Sorry, I can’t be of more help, but I hope you have a fantastic trip. Do let me know what you think of Salamanca once you get back.

By: beth rehbock

beth rehbock — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:46:00 +0000

Your article was great. Would you be able to recommend the nicest/easiest drive to a coastal town from Salamanca?
I will be in Salamanca, but want to extend my vacation with 3-4 days to a coastal town with nice beaches. Where would you recommend , that we could get to easily by car in one day?