Avila, Spain - Travel and Tourism information for Avila
Avila is a world heritage walled city within day trip distance of Madrid. The main points of interest in Avila are the Cathedral and Museum, the Walls of Avila, and the Monastery of Santo Tamas de Avila. There are 24 trains to Avila per day from Madrid (Chamartin station). The train station is a fifteen-minute walk to the east of the old town.
Avila Tourist Guide
"A much overlooked city not far from the Spanish capital, some say it beats Toledo for 'prettiest walled city near Madrid,'" Says Damian Corrigan of Spain Travel.
Avila Tourism Information from Spain.info
Concise facts about Avila, including the sites, the location of the Tourist Office and a map.
Avila Travel Guide
Personal observations about Avila as a day trip from Madrid.
Alila's Walls - Photo
A good photo and description of Avila's walls, the best preserved medieval walls in Spain.
Avila Tourist Attractions: Sightseeing and Attractions
Here are Avila's main tourist attractions in a nutshell.
Avila Picture Tour
Take a virtual tour of Avila through annotated pictures.
Avila as a Sacred Site in Spain
The author focuses on Avila's medieval walls and the cathedral of Avila's energy.