Day 07: Excursion to Salamanca

The bus station is only about a 10-minute walk away; the bus arrives with just a short delay and takes us comfortably to a spot near the Plaza Mayor. What a fantastic square!

There’s so much to see: beautiful building facades, a lively atmosphere, and endless shops selling tapas and ham. Then there’s the Casa de las Conchas, with its shell-adorned exterior—it houses a public library with a lovely inner courtyard.

And, of course, the massive complex comprising the New and Old Cathedrals is an absolute must-see.

The New Cathedral is decorated in an overwhelming, excessive style—the audio guide doesn’t really help much. Much like in Burgos: it’s simply too much! The Old Cathedral, by contrast, is beautiful—featuring clean architecture and a lovely altar area that’s easy to appreciate.

By early evening, completely exhausted from all the sights and impressions, we head back to the campsite.

And as sunny as the day was, it turns cold again quite quickly in the evening. Not great for Wolle’s cold…