Balloon flight over Salamanca at dawn

Siempre en las nubes schedules one to three flights a month in Salamanca, always first thing, between 7:30 and 9:00 depending on the time of year. There is no fixed field: each day they choose the take-off point according to the wind, which here usually runs parallel to the Tormes, east to west or the reverse, so that the balloon crosses the city or passes in front of it. The usual sight from above is the cathedrals, the Clerecía and the river.

What it is like and how much it costs

You help set up the balloon, fly for about an hour and, on landing, there is a toast with cava, a picnic and a certificate. The whole activity lasts about three hours. It costs €215 per person and includes video, photos and insurance. Book online choosing a date; if wind or rain prevent flying, the company offers another.

When it flies

There are flights every month of the year, normally scheduled towards the end of each month, and extra dates can be requested. To take off you need light wind and no rain or fog: it is best to have the morning free and not to fit the flight on the last day of the trip. The company notifies you of the meeting point on a map of the area before the flight.

What to bring and extra services

Dress as for a walk in the countryside at that time of year: first thing it is cold even in summer. Wear closed, comfortable shoes, such as trainers. You can ask for a vegetarian or coeliac menu for the picnic, an accessible place and a gift box if it is for a present. It does not publish a minimum age or weight limits: ask when you book.

Booking is done online in about five minutes and the ticket arrives immediately. For questions, [email protected] or the phone numbers 912 524 555 and 607 115 846.

Before and after the flight

On returning to the city, mid-morning, it is a good moment to see from the ground what you have flown over: the Plaza Mayor, the cathedrals and the Roman Bridge. If you are left wanting more height, the towers of Ieronimus open at 10:00.