mashuman

I am going to be in Salamanca and will also be visiting Segovia and Madrid. What is a city near Salamaca, say an hour or two away by bus or train that is interesting to see? MS

Suelynne

Here are two lovely very small towns:
Avila, about halfway between Salamanca and Madrid
and
Ciudad Rodrigo, about two-thirds of the way from Salamanca to the Portuguese border.

Zamora is a larger city to the north and a little closer than either of these, but I haven't seen it myself, so will leave it to others to recommend.

bobthenavigator

Do not miss Avila.
You will love Salamanca.

chapla

This town does not get too much recognition but I have visited it twice.It's Tordesillas,an easy bus ride from Salamanca.
It is famous for the signing of the treaty of Tordesillas-how the new world was divided up1 There is a very interesting explanation of the treaty plus a copy at a lovely site overlooking the river.An easy walk up and you will come to the convent where the queen Juana la Loca spent many years.The guided tour of the convent in itself is worth the trip fascinating and beautiful! While waiting for the tour the courtyard is full of swallowsflying in/out !
After the convent wander up through the lovely streets to the unique Plaza Mayor -nice restaurants for lunch. At the far end of the plaza go through the archway and on the right you will see a very busy bakery.Make sure to buy their polvorones-famous throughout Spain and nicely boxed up to take back as gifts-very inexpensive !

gottotravel

These look like good options, ms

Viajero2

I LOVE Spain, but if given the chance go into Portugal; beautiful mountain villages near the Spanish border.