The best way to experience Salamanca is to go into the Plaza Mayor or the sidestreets with shops that lead to the Plaza. There you can see all the tourists and students, most who meet under the clock @ 11pm. Good food and service, but the poor people come to ask for pesetas while you eat.

When I was studying in Salamanca la Plaza Mayor was the center of activity! It is a beautiful, warm plaza where everyone meets. Traditionally, the easiest way to find friends is to meet around 10-11 PM under the clock which is on one side of the plaza. Afterwards, grab a "copa" or a "cafe" at one of the many cafes around or in the plaza before heading out to dinner and dancing!