Things to do in Province of Avila, Castile and Leon: The Best Historic Sites

February 6, 2022 Marianna Hollaway

Discover the best top things to do in Province of Avila, Spain including Ayuntamiento de San Esteban del Valle, Monasterio de Nuestra Senora del Risco, Catedral de Avila, Basilica de San Vicente, The Walls of Avila, Casco Historico de Avila, Puerta del Alcazar, Palacio de Juan II, Iglesia de Santo Tome el Viejo, Puerta de Penaranda ou de San Hilario.
Restaurants in Province of Avila

1. Ayuntamiento de San Esteban del Valle

Plaza de Espana 1, 05412 San Esteban del Valle Spain +34 920 38 33 21 http://www.sanestebandelvalle.es/
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 8 reviews

Ayuntamiento de San Esteban del Valle

2. Monasterio de Nuestra Senora del Risco

05560 Avila Spain http://listarojapatrimonio.org/ficha/monasterio-nuestra-sra-del-risco/
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
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Poor
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Monasterio de Nuestra Senora del Risco

3. Catedral de Avila

Plaza Catedral 8, 05001 Avila Spain +34 680 90 12 80 http://catedralavila.es/
Excellent
49%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,954 reviews

Catedral de Avila

Reviewed By gardenmum13

We loved visiting the walled city of Avila, and especially enjoyed our visit to the Cathedral. As with all large, old, stone buildings, it was cold in November. Rug up! It is beautiful and worth the visit.

4. Basilica de San Vicente

Plaza de San Vicente, Avila Spain +34 920 25 52 30 http://www.sacred-destinations.com/spain/avila-basilica-san-vicente
Excellent
55%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 871 reviews

Basilica de San Vicente

Reviewed By Bozeman-Dublin - Trim, Ireland

This was my favourite church in Avila and considering how beautiful the likes of St Teresa's and the cathedral are, that is really saying something. It is situated just outside the city walls and pretty much above the tourist office which is down the steps beside it. It is a stunning Romanesque Basilica and well worth going into. I loved the brightly coloured granite facade with all the elegant columns and arches. It costs only €2.30 to go in and you get a very detailed audio guide to help you around. Stunningly intricate inside with amazing iconography and artwork. I wished I had more time there to be honest as I visited it last after spending a whole morning inside the city walls. An absolute must see in my opinion.

5. The Walls of Avila

Calle Tomas Luis de Victoria 6, 05001 Avila Spain +34 920 35 00 00 http://muralladeavila.com/en/
Excellent
71%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5,304 reviews

The Walls of Avila

Reviewed By NikoliGogol - Edmonton, Canada

The most attractive feature of Avila. Very well maintained formidable walls. For five euro, you are given access to parts of the upper walls for a great walk.

6. Casco Historico de Avila

Avila Spain http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/348/
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 198 reviews

Casco Historico de Avila

Reviewed By felipehavana - Javea, Spain

So pleased we included Avila in our road trip, it surpassed all our expectations. A lovely old city, wonderfully preserved and very clean, that has embraced modernity whilst retaining sympathy with the historical architecture. We relished every aspect of our time here both by day and night. Walking around and then on top of the wall was very special and strolling around the city, both inside and immediately outside the walls, was very enjoyable indeed. Being almost traffic free it was peaceful and made getting around to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the sights very easy. Lots of bars to enjoy drinks and tapas, this being a town where you are given a substantial tapas with every drink.

7. Puerta del Alcazar

Calle de Don Geronimo 17, 05001 Avila Spain +34 920 35 00 00
Excellent
60%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Puerta del Alcazar

8. Palacio de Juan II

Plaza del Cristo, 05220 Madrigal de las Altas Torres Spain +34 920 32 00 50 [email protected] http://www.isabellacatolicacasanatal.com/
Excellent
45%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 75 reviews

Palacio de Juan II

9. Iglesia de Santo Tome el Viejo

Plaza del Doctor Benigno Lorenzo Velazquez, 05001 Avila Spain +34 920 21 10 03
Excellent
40%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 15 reviews

Iglesia de Santo Tome el Viejo

10. Puerta de Penaranda ou de San Hilario

Plaza del Cristo 4B, 05220 Madrigal de las Altas Torres Spain +34 920 32 06 99
Excellent
0%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 3 reviews

Puerta de Penaranda ou de San Hilario

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