Situated in western Spain's community of Castilla-León, Salamanca is just over two hours from the ultra-cosmopolitan bustle of Madrid, one hour from neighboring Portugal, and otherwise surrounded by a wealth of nearby cities and villages. With great transportation running in and out of the city, Salamanca serves as a perfect starting point for a countless number of culturally and historically fascinating excursions in this "old Spain" region.

• Ciudad Rodrigo
• Valladolid
• Zamora