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Ávila‎, Spain

Ávila is the capital and most populated municipality of the Province of Ávila, located in the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain. Located in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula, to the north of the Sistema Central, it lies on the right bank of the Adaja and, at an elevation of over 1,130 metres (3,710 ft) above sea level, is the highest provincial capital in Spain.

Type City

Why go

  • Municipality in Castile and León, Spain.
  • Served by Aerodrómo de Sanchidrián.

History

Ávila is the capital and most populated municipality of the Province of Ávila, located in the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain. Located in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula, to the north of the Sistema Central, it lies on the right bank of the Adaja and, at an elevation of over 1,130 metres (3,710 ft) above sea level, is the highest provincial capital in Spain.

Where to stay

Dehesa Fuentes Claras de Arriba, 05005 Ávila, Spain · caseriofuentesclaras.com
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C. Reyes Católicos, 22, 05001 Ávila, Spain · antikasnoga.com
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C/ San Millán, 3, 05001 Ávila, Spain · hostalenavila.es
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Av. Juan Carlos I, 33, 05004 Ávila, Spain · hotelciudaddeavila.es
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Pl. del Rosario, 2, 05194 Ávila, Spain · hoteldiro.com
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C. los Telares, 1, 05001 Ávila, Spain · lacasadelpresidente.es
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Calle de los Caballeros, 19, 1, 05001 Ávila, Spain · hostalbellas.es
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P.º de la Estación, 17, 05001 Ávila, Spain · eurostarshotels.com
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Av. Juan Carlos I, 111, 05004 Ávila, Spain · hoteldoscastillas.com
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C. Alemania, 5, 05001 Ávila, Spain · hotellasmoradas.com
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Pl. de la Catedral, 10, 05001 Ávila, Spain · hotelpalaciodelosvelada.com
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Pl. de la Catedral, 9, 05001 Ávila, Spain · hotelpalaciovalderrabanos.com
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C. Empedrada, 1, 05002 Ávila, Spain · hotelpuertadelasanta.com
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C. Cruz Vieja, 6, 05001 Ávila, Spain · lascancelas.com
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Calle Vicolozan Calle Canto Gordo, 5, 05194 Vicolozano, Ávila, Spain · hostallacolmena.es
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C. Cristo de las Murallas, 8, 05004 Ávila, Spain · hotelh2avila.com
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C. Bracamonte, 6, 05001 Ávila, Spain · palaciodemonjaraz.com
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P.º Don Carmelo, 30, 05001 Ávila, Spain · hoteldoncarmelo.es
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Pl. Corral de las Campanas, S/N, 05001 Ávila, Spain · elrastroavila.com
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Ctra. Ronda Vieja, 05001 Ávila, Spain · hotellasmurallas.com
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C. de Tomás Luis de Victoria, 7, 05001 Ávila, Spain · hotelmariapacheco.es
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C. Río Alberche, 4, 05002 Ávila, Spain · casa-luz-avila.com.es
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Ctra. Antigua de km. 3, 05196 Cebreros, Spain · fontecruzavila.com
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C. de San Segundo, 28, 05001 Ávila, Spain · granhotelsansegundo.top
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C. Esteban Domingo, 11, 05001 Ávila, Spain · hostalalcantara.top
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C. Marqués de Canales y Chozas, 5, 05001 Ávila, Spain · hotelesinstant.com
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C. Jorge de Santayana, 05004 Ávila, Spain · hostalelpinar.es
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P.º de la Estación, 05001 Ávila, Spain · hostalestacionavila.com
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Avenida de Salamanca, 23, 05005 Ávila, Spain · sercotelhoteles.com
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Pl. Zurraquín, 3, 05001 Ávila, Spain · plaza-zurraquin.com
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P.º de la Estación, 2, 05001 Ávila, Spain · hotelelemiradorsantaana.com
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HOSTAL PUERTA DEL ALC, C. de San Segundo, 38, 44, 05001 Ávila, Spain · puertadelalcazar.com
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C. de Francisco Gallego, 3, 05002 Ávila, Spain · lasleyendas.es
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P.º de la Estación, 23, 05001 Ávila, Spain · hotelsanantonioavila.es
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C. San Juan de la Cruz, 20, 05001 Ávila, Spain
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Restaurants & places to go

American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 13:00-16:30,20:00-23:00; Fr-Su 13:00-23:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · fostershollywood.es
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:45 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · mcdonalds-mcdelivery.es
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:15-23:00; Fr 09:30-23:30; Sa 10:15-23:30; Su 12:00-23:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · pansandcompany.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 13:00-16:30, 20:00-23:30; Sa-Su 13:00-16:30, 20:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · 2 Avenida de Portugal, 05001 · tantanramen.com
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · reynaistanbul.com
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Poke, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · wakayapokebar.com
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Coffee Shop, Spanish, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00 · 95 Calle de Nuestra Señora de Sonsoles, Ávila, 05002
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-16:30,20:00-23:30 Features: takeaway
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Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant · 3 Plaza Mosén Rubí · laalcazaba.com
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · naturavilagolf.es
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Mo 11:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 13 Calle de Caballeros, Ávila, 05001 · soulkitchen.es
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-13:00, 16:30-00:00; Sa-Su 17:00-00:00 · 1 Plaza de Salamanca, 05003 · vhola.es
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Cocina De Mercado, Restaurant · Cocina De Mercado restaurant · 3 Carretera Salamanca, Ávila
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Portuguese, Restaurant · Portuguese restaurant
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Bagel, Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Savory Pancakes, Tea, Cafe · Bagel/Breakfast cafe · 13 Calle de los Reyes Católicos, 05001
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Cheese, Cafe · Cheese cafe
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Cafe · cafe · 1 Plaza de Nalvillos, Ávila, 05001
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Fast Food · fast food
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 13:00-16:30,20:00-23:00; Fr-Su 13:00-23:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · fostershollywood.es
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:45 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · mcdonalds-mcdelivery.es
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:15-23:00; Fr 09:30-23:30; Sa 10:15-23:30; Su 12:00-23:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · pansandcompany.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
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Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 1 Plaza del Rastro, Ávila, 05001 · elrastroavila.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · elmolinodelalosa.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Cafe · cafe · 40 Calle de Agustín Rodríguez Sahagún, Ávila, 05003
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 13:00-16:30,20:00-23:00; Fr-Su 13:00-23:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · fostershollywood.es
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · burgerking.es
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Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · mesonlafragua.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · 5 Calle Pedro de Lagasca, 05001 · loscandilesavila.es
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Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 09:00-22:00; Tu-Sa 09:00-23:00; Fr 09:00-22:30; Su 09:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, delivery
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · restaurantemaspalomas.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · Carretera de Toledo, Ávila, 05197 · sites.google.com
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Cafe · cafe
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 10 Calle del Tostado, Ávila, 05001
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Restaurant · restaurant · Carretera de Toledo, Ávila, 05197 · sites.google.com
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Cafe · cafe
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57 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

E. Castellanos-Villacastín Airfield 25 km to the centre
Villacastin, CL, ES
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El Tietar Airfield 47 km to the centre
La Iglesuela, CM, ES
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Fuentemilanos Airfield 47 km to the centre
Segovia, CL, ES
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Valle Amblés 9.5 km to the centre
El Fresno, CL, ES
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Aerodrómo de Sanchidrián 28 km to the centre
Sanchidrián, CL, ES
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aerodrómo de Sanchidrián; 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ávila‎, Spain. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach