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Introducing Ávila
Your first glimpse of Ávila is one you’ll never forget with mountains in the distance providing an evocative backdrop to the impregnable stone wall and the 88 watchtowers that seem to spring from a fairy tale. Within the walls lies an old town of rare beauty, home to an extraordinary cathedral and 16th-century monuments that tell the story of Ávila’s favourite daughter: Santa Teresa de Ávila. It all adds up to a wonderful day trip from Madrid, or even better, an overnight stay along one of its quiet medieval streets.
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Last updated: Apr 1, 2009
