Day trip to Salamanca from Madrid
May 14th, 2004, 10:39 PM
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Day trip to Salamanca from Madrid
Hi, I'm considering a day trip from Madrid to Salamanca as part of a trip around sept/oct. Is it worth it if I'm stuck in a train 2 hours each way? I won't have a car so am restricted to train/bus.
I already have consiberable time elsewhere and am adding a day to my itinery, but due to hotel bookings I am restricted to staying in Madrid. If anyone has another suggestion for a day trip from Madrid (except Toledo/Cordoba/Sevilla, which I'm already visiting).
Thanks all.
I already have consiberable time elsewhere and am adding a day to my itinery, but due to hotel bookings I am restricted to staying in Madrid. If anyone has another suggestion for a day trip from Madrid (except Toledo/Cordoba/Sevilla, which I'm already visiting).
Thanks all.
May 19th, 2004, 05:47 AM
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We also liked Segovia. It takes about an hour each way on the bus from the Principe Pio station in Madrid. We went in early October last year, and it was beautiful!
If you go, I highly recommend the walk along the river below the city walls with a view up to the Alcazar.
We have some pictures from our trip on our Webshots page, if you want to get a feel for what it was like:
http://community.webshots.com/album/111414175RdjqFB
If you go, I highly recommend the walk along the river below the city walls with a view up to the Alcazar.
We have some pictures from our trip on our Webshots page, if you want to get a feel for what it was like:
http://community.webshots.com/album/111414175RdjqFB
Jun 15th, 2004, 06:11 AM
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Ah Salamanca! Yes, perhaps too far for a day trip from Madrid, but worth a stay if you have time. Good ttain connection. Some years ago we were there several weeks in studying Spanish mysticism. Side trips to Avila and Segovia and such which are also nice.
Salamanca does have a certain charm with its Roman bridge and old/new cathedrals and ancient University and Plaza Major.
Bill in the Ozarks
Salamanca does have a certain charm with its Roman bridge and old/new cathedrals and ancient University and Plaza Major.
Bill in the Ozarks
Jun 15th, 2004, 06:12 AM
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Ah Salamanca! Yes, perhaps too far for a day trip from Madrid, but worth a stay if you have time. You do need time just to stroll. Good ttain connection. Some years ago we were there several weeks in studying Spanish mysticism. Side trips to Avila and Segovia and such which are also nice.
Salamanca does have a certain charm with its Roman bridge and old/new cathedrals and ancient University and Plaza Major.
Bill in the Ozarks
Salamanca does have a certain charm with its Roman bridge and old/new cathedrals and ancient University and Plaza Major.
Bill in the Ozarks
