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A tower of Ávila’s medieval walls beside a cobbled lane

Beyond Madrid · by Renfe train

Ávila: Our Favourites

The walled city on the Castilian plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985, with Barro (One MICHELIN Star, 2026).

The back story

  1. The back story

    Ávila: the back story

    Ávila·In depth

    The walled city on the plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985.

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What to see

  1. UNESCO, 1985

    Ávila tourism

    Ávila·Tourist office

    The city’s official tourism website.

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Where to eat

  1. One MICHELIN Star

    Barro

    Ávila·Modern cuisine

    One-star cooking in Ávila.

    Carretera de Salamanca 4, ÁvilaExplore View on map

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