NH Palacio de Castellanos, Salamanca

Advantages: university, nightlife, history, culture...
Disadvantages: not many people speak english

...of Leon. Here it was published the first Spanish Grammar in 1492, and indeed many foreigners come here to learn Spanish as Salmantinos (people born in Salamanca) speak very correct Spanish (I think I am also learning Spanish here lol). The university is divided into different Campuses located around the city. Campus "Miguel de Unamuno" holds Law, Business, Medicine, Pharmacy... and students can get there by foot (15-20 mins. from the centre) or by bus (lines 4 and 13.). Students of Humanities and Science (except Psychology and Education) attend lessons in the centre part of the town, close to the Main Square (from now on Plaza Mayor). Psychology is situated far from the centre but it takes 20 mins max. by foot, and the same for students of Education which is situated close to river Tormes. The University oldest buildings... Read review

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Advantages: CULTURE, BEAUTY, FANTASTIC NIGHTLIFE AND BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE
Disadvantages: LANGUAGE FACTOR

...I lived in Salamanca for 8 years and when I first arrived there I dare say that I found it very difficult not speaking spanish. The Salmantinos are used to the town being overrun by foreigners during the summer attending the university and at first I found them to be not very inviting. As my time in Salamanca went on and I learnt more spanish and made more of an effort to communicate with the people in spanish I found that they accepted me as if I was one of them. Only through them I discovered the best restaurants, best bars , and indeed the Sierra which is an hours drive away. The smallest towns which all of a sudden fill up with people just for the fiestas and they are very eager to share their festivities with any who might go there. I also discovered the Alberca which is a very small town which looks like it has been lost... Read review

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Advantages: Location, old design!
Disadvantages: Foggy during most winter.

...Seteais is part of the amazing set of the Serra de Sintra (Sintra Mountain, in English), not more than 30 km from Lisbon. For those who don't now this area, Sintra is a very special place. Is the highest mountain (300 m only) near Lisbon and at the same time it's close to Cascais and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean coast. This proximity to the ocean gives to Sintra its only microclimate, foggy and wet, with a mystic touch, no matter what. That's why Sintra is such an exuberant place, where everything is green and fresh throughout the year. That was also the main reason why Sintra became the place where most nobles and even the Portuguese royal family build their summer houses. Seteais is on the low part of the mountain, but has an amazing view to the Palácio da Pena on the top, and to all surroundings. Before talking of the hotel... Read review

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