I had previously said that the unique attraction of the Don Quijote campsite, located east of Salamanca, appeared to be its location
Cycle Route
next to river Tormes and the cycle route into the centre of the town.
Don Quijote is not going to win any prizes for the quality of its toilet seats. There aren’t any… But the cycle route nevertheless is first rate and apart from the lack of toilet seats, the campsite is a very pleasant place to stay and the facilities are kept very clean.
It’s about a 5 mile ride into Salamanca, dependent of course on
- Excellent Cycle routes
where you are going and beyond the riverside cycle path there is plenty of other cycle friendly territory.
Salamanca itself is a very old town and some of the architecture
Typical Salamanca Street
is stunning. Pictured here is a typical street in the old town. April seems a great time to visit, as the streets and Plaza’s were very quiet and pleasant.