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Ávila
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Ávila is a city in Spain.
[edit] Get in by car
It is 120km from Madrid via N6.
[edit] Get in by train
You can also take a cheap train from Madrid-Chamartin station.
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A medieval city in a medieval way, the mesta route N110 road (Soria, Burgo de Osma, Ayllón, Segovia, Villacastin, Ávila, Piedrahíta, Barco, Plasencia, Cáceres) close to the mountains border of the Central System. The border for 3 centuries during the moorish invasion make the region very special.
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Wonderful city walls of the Romanic period. It is perfect and it is from the 11th century Incredible churches, do not miss the romanic shape of Saint Vincent, the sarcophagus in Saint Thomas, the cahedral is a majestic castle-cathedral part of the city walls.
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The meat is delicious, the Ávila beef is a must in Spain, try the stake "chuleton".
Avila yolks, known as "yemas de Santa Teresa", are the most famous sweet.
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At night Vallespin St. is the best choice for young travellers. During the day you can take tapas with beer (caña) in the square "el grande" behind the cathedral.
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The Parador is the best way to enjoy a medieval experience in the ancient Ávila. A bit expensive the Bush family use to sleep there.
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Do not miss the mountains of Gredos, incredible trekking tours; the best way to get there is the village Hoyos del Espino 50k from Avila, 150k from Madrid. Visit also the historical cities of Piedrahita, Barco de Ávila and Arevalo.
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