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
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RE: 10 days in Spain, October 2011
by anillos_de_saturno 06 September 2011
+My question is: Is this too much?+ Yes it is. With only ten days, stick to Madrid and Barcelona. If you really want to visit smaller…
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RE: First Time European backpacker
by anillos_de_saturno 24 August 2011
Your itinerary in Spain is decent. 3 days in Madrid won't let you to do daytrips to wonderful destinations like Segovia, Toledo or Ávila.…
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RE: Spain/Portugal in Oct
by anillos_de_saturno 22 August 2011
mredman said on #13: +just on the drive from Madrid to Lisbon you can see the following: Madrid - Segovia - Avila - Caceres - Marvao -…
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