Situated on the banks of the river
Tormes, its geographical extensión is 12.336
Km², and It currently has159.000 inhabitants.
Salamanca, in spite of its extreme
weather (cold and dry winter and warm summer), has
many charms which make the stay of those who visit
it a very pleasant one, a city where those activities
related to tourism and free time are essential.
Salamanca was the European City of Culture in the
year. Music, dancing, exhibitions, street shows...
the Calendar of events of Salamanca 2002 ranged
from the latest cultural tendencies To the purest
enterntainment.
The tourism is Salamanca is complemented
by its original gastronomy and its popular festivities.
