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Ávila de los Caballeros Travel Guide: 83 reviews and 207 photos

Outside the wall - Ávila de los Caballeros

Along the wall

During my summer study program in Salamanca, a few of us went to Avila for a day. It was a small town, surrounded by an old Medieval wall. The wall is one of the most famous aspects of Avila, since this town is the only one in the world that is still completely surrounded by a Medieval wall.

Last visit to Ávila de los Caballeros: Jun 2002
Intro Updated Jan 28, 2004
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Reviews (10)

The light + right place/time = beautiful - Ávila de los Caballeros

In the late afternoon... Things to Do (4)

You can take some great pictures from up in the wall in the late afternoon and early evening, because you might have a... more travel advice

The park Things to Do (4)

There is a park somewhere in Avila. It's very nice and well taken care of, and good for relaxing. more travel advice

A castle tower in the wall - Ávila de los Caballeros

In the wall Warnings and Dangers (1)

The stairways going up the castle towers are steep and bumpy, so be careful not to slip. Also, don't try to pull any... more travel advice

View from up there - a bank, fountain, and houses - Ávila de los Caballeros

The view is great! Things to Do (4)

Looking down from the top of the wall or a castle tower, there's great view. Perfect for pictures! more travel advice

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DAO Jul 8, 2010 at 1:44 PM

Halò, Latha math. Ciamar a tha thu? I am in the Outer Hebrides for work. They don't speak English here. I am at Loch Ness next week for work!!!
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sourbugger Oct 19, 2008 at 3:55 PM

don't know this town - but t looks like it is worth the detour, as they say
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spanishguy Feb 6, 2006 at 1:50 PM

One more nice page! I see you enjoyed your stay in Spain!
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micas_pt Apr 12, 2004 at 5:40 AM

I visited Avila a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed my time there. It is a lovely place for a daytrip.
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GrantBoone Feb 16, 2004 at 1:24 PM

Looks like an historic part of Spain. Nice work Amelie.