Salamanca Things to Do

This is a theater and auditorium with more than 500 seats, in which they organize many events having to do with cinema, theater or music. This is the venue for film series for children, entire weeks devoted to theater, classica... more

Just as at the other sports halls in the city, the local authority organises children's sports activities here (7-a-side football, badminton, gymnastics, hand-ball, etc.). Ring the above telephone number for details of times. T... more

If you are a keen swimmer or just want some of the best exercise around, you can go to this swimming pool. As it's the only covered pool in the city, it gets very busy. As well as open sessions, there are also swimming lessons... more

This building was a halls of residence to house students at the university. It was built in 1570, and in those days, the halls and adjoining church stood outside the old town, close to the River Tormes. Little remains of the or... more

Cinéma Jean Eustache, this multiplex has three screening halls for your viewing pleasure, two of which recently underwent renovation. Although it showcases commercial films, it mainly advocates art and children films. Every yea... more

El Savor has something different going on pretty much every night of the week.  Whether it is jazz, a poetry recitation, a good music group, or a lone singer, the entertainment usually starts up between 10pm and midnight.  Be s... more

CAEM is one of the top most cultural centers in the city of Salamanca. It has a sprawling building and plays hosts to various arts as well as music activities. Concerts are held here regularly and some of the topmost artists, b... more

Community centre devoted to culture, with classes and workshops ranging from pottery to sewing, traditional dance, embroidery and computing, as well as conferences, mainly aimed at adults. They have a learning games room for ch... more

On the eve of All Saints Day (November 1st), hundreds of people get together in the Plaza de Anaya and look up at the New Cathedral. What's going on up there? On October 31, 1755, Lisbon was struck by an earthquake, which made... more

They are famous for delicious cream, strawberry, peppermint and chocolate ice-cream scoops, served in the largest cones in town. Coffee, pastries and freshly squeezed fruit juices are also available. They have a large bar and a... more