Avila is the highest provincial capital of Spain, with 1126 m. on sea level. Valladolid To the north, east to Segovia and Madrid, to the west and south to Salamanca and Toledo Cáceres being close to all making it the perfect spot to visit. It also has many natural landscapes and places where you can find art, history, architecture, folklore, customs and a magnificent cuisine.

         Walled city par excellence, is "National Historic-Artistic" since 1984 and is included in the list of "World Heritage" by UNESCO since 1985.

    It is considered by many as the city of "Songs and Saints" as it has many churches. It also has in its historic center with plenty of Palacios, shows the splendor that the city enjoyed in the past. While the monument that marks this city, is undoubtedly its medieval walls. Also noteworthy here have left their mark historical characters such as Santa Teresa de Jesus and San Juan de la Cruz.

Tourists should not miss, apart from our walls from where you can see a unique image of the city, the Cathedral, the Basilica of San Vicente, Four Posts and Real Monasterio de Santo Tomas where an oriental museum, in addition Some other notable landmarks are owned by the life of Santa Teresa, among which are: the Church of the Holy (built in SXVII on the house where he was born), the church of San Juan (where she was baptized) the convent of Our Lady of Grace (where he began his religious education), the Monastery of the Incarnation, (where he stayed 27 years, and the Convent of San José or the mother (who was the first founded).

A good excuse to visit this city are popular holidays such as Easter considered "National Tourist Interest" or the festivities of the Holy held on October 15 in honor of the patron saint of Avila. Also a medieval market is held the first weekend of September.

Besides the monuments we must mention the food Avila between what stands out avileño steak, potatoes revolconas, Castilian soup or beans del Barco de Avila. And for dessert do not forget to try the Santa Teresa buds .. And we have to forget the famous tapas already known in the world.

The province has several regions different from each other, enriching our cultural and artistic heritage.

• To the north, Morana, a member of the Castilian plateau, and full of Mudejar Art Arevalo being the hub of the region famous also for its roast suckling pig.
Nearby is Torres Madrigal de las Altas birthplace of Queen Isabel the Catholic Fontiveros birthplace of San Juan de la Cruz.

• To the west, Piedrahita in Crow Valley. Ideal for paragliding, hang gliding, horse riding, trekking, etc. .... here you can see the Palace of the Dukes of Alba where immortalized Goya also painted landscapes and his "Maja Clothed".

• Then, close to the Valle del Tormes, El Barco de Avila is on the banks of the River Tormes famous for its beans where you can taste them. (Photo) In addition to visiting the castle and church of the Assumption.

• To the south we have the beautiful Sierra de Gredos with many picturesque towns and mountain cuisine. The Mansur is the highest peak (2592m), ideal for mountain lovers and sports, she can watch the Ibex unique in its kind, the Imperial Eagle, Black Vulture and Griffon Vulture.

• On the other side of the mountains we find Tietar Valley with a climate different from the rest of the province. Known as the "Andalucia Avila. With single people among which we noted for its location and unique architecture: El Arenal, stew, stove and Poyales The Pit. Other attractions in this area could emphasize: Piedralaves, the Adrada, Pedro Bernardo (called the "balcony of Tiétar, for its incomparable views), satin (where a pre-Roman fort), Gavilanes, Arenas de San Pedro where only 3 km in Ramacastañas are the famous Cuevas del Águila. And finally, Candeleda, where stands the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Chilla.

• Finally, is located southeast Valley with towns like Navaluenga Alberche, The Shiver where are the famous Bulls Guisando, Cebreros and wines and Navas del Marqués with a nice castle.