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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.

Restaurants & places to go

Foster's Hollywood
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
Indoor
McDonald's
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
Indoor
Pans & Company
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
Indoor
Telepizza
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
Indoor
Burger King
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · burgerking.es
Indoor
Reyna Istanbul kebab
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · reynaistanbul.com
Indoor
Wakaya Ávila
Poke, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · wakayapokebar.com
Indoor
La Alcazaba
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant · 3 Plaza Mosén Rubí · laalcazaba.com
Indoor

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Airports

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

Where things are

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Photographs

Ávila‎, Spain
Ávila‎, Spain
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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

Renfe
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

ALSA
Intercity coach