Although it is not lacking in beautiful sites, restaurants, or nightlife spots, Salamanca is modestly sized and retains a small-town atmosphere. This comfortable size makes it a pleasant place to live and work. Whether you spend your internship after-hours learning to speak Spanish or learning to salsa, there is always something to do in Salamanca.
Salamanca is the very epitome of culture, art, and knowledge. The whole town is steeped in history: the Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the University of Salamanca is the oldest in Spain. Exploring the city always starts in the Plaza Mayor, whose arches and galleries are spectacular in sunshine or lit up at night. The heart of Salamanca, this is where people frequently gather to eat, enjoy the sunshine, or devour ice cream from one of the parlours around the square.
Cathedrals, convents, and museums radiate out from the square, each offering a little piece of history to complement internships in Spain with holistic learning experiences. If learning about history is a little too slow-paced for you, you can dive into the serious business of making your way through all of the 70 or so bars and clubs in town. If you have already got started on that and need a place to relax and enjoy the sunshine, there are a string of parks in Salamanca offering statues, fountains, glorious views, and riverside walks. The greenery and blooms are a gentle respite from the sandstone city.