4K - 45 Minutes

Ávila, rising on the Castilian plateau, is a city where the Middle Ages remain remarkably alive. Encircled by some of Europe’s best-preserved city walls, it feels like a place carved out of legend—its granite battlements glowing golden in the sun and turning amber at twilight.

The Muralla de Ávila, with its 87 towers and monumental gates, embraces the old town like a stone crown. Within these walls lie quiet streets, Romanesque churches, and noble houses that whisper stories of knights, merchants, and mystics. The Ávila Cathedral, part fortress and part sanctuary, stands as a powerful symbol of the city’s dual spirit: spiritual depth and steadfast strength.

Ávila is also closely tied to Saint Teresa of Ávila, whose life and writings left a profound imprint on the city’s identity. Her presence can still be felt in the convents, squares, and quiet corners that shape Ávila’s contemplative atmosphere.