Ávila, Spain

Ávila

A town completely encircled by medieval walls with 88 towers.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Ávila

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk along the top of the medieval walls, with 88 towers around the old town.
  2. AfternoonVisit the cathedral built into the walls and the convent of Santa Teresa.
  3. EveningSee the walls lit up from the Cuatro Postes viewpoint across the river.

Day 2

Visit Segovia or Salamanca, each an hour away.

What to eat

Yemas de Santa Teresa, egg-yolk sweets, and a chuletón steak.

Local tips

Make the most of Ávila

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. Weekends bring day-trippers from Madrid.

Best photo spot

The full ring of walls from the Cuatro Postes viewpoint across the river, best at sunset.

Getting there

Trains from Madrid take about 1.5 hours. The old town is a short walk from the station.

Don't miss nearby

Segovia and the Sierra de Gredos mountains.

Good to know

You can walk along a good part of the walls. Try yemas de Santa Teresa, small sweets made from egg yolk.

Plan your visit

Getting to Ávila

Getting there

  • Salamanca Airport (SLM)75 km away
  • Madrid Airport (MAD)95 km away
  • Madrid85 km away
  • Salamanca90 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Ávila: good to know

Is Ávila worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A town completely encircled by medieval walls with 88 towers.

How many days do you need in Ávila?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Ávila?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. Weekends bring day-trippers from Madrid.

How do you get to Ávila?

The nearest airport is Salamanca Airport (SLM), about 75 km away. Trains from Madrid take about 1.5 hours. The old town is a short walk from the station.

What is there to see near Ávila?

Nearby hidden places include Segovia (58 km), Madrid (87 km) and Salamanca (90 km).

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