Walls of Ávila

Just an hour and halve drive from Madrid you can visit this beautiful city. Very nice views from this medieval walls, absolutely worth to visit.

The Walls of Ávila in Madrid stand as a remarkable blend of medieval opulence and architectural brilliance. These ancient fortifications encircle the quaint town, presenting a captivating sight that transports visitors to historical epochs. Imposing and meticulously preserved, the walls instill a profound sense of admiration for their historical importance.

Strolling along the cobblestone paths atop the walls, one can take in the breathtaking views of Ávila's idyllic scenery. The strategically positioned towers and battlements not only offer insights into the town's military history but also provide a unique perspective to appreciate the surrounding natural beauty. The Walls of Ávila seamlessly combine historical richness with scenic charm, making it an essential destination for those seeking a captivating journey through time within the heart of Madrid.

The Avila Walls are a magnificent monument. Walking around the walls transports you back in time. A must-visit for anyone seeking a truly memorable experience

A magnificent monument. Well kept and maintained. To see is a must.

Beautiful historic place, the walls are an amazing structure. Inside the walls you'll have the chance to also see a lot of old mansions and church of mother Teresa of Avila.
Easy parking around the walls.a city to visit with the hole family!

I went to Ávila on business. Everyone talked about the city walls before I went. I had no idea what they were talking about. I didn't read any touristic literature, I just booked my hotel and went...but when I saw the walls, I was seriously impressed!! The Muralla de Ávila or Ávila City Walls are like the biggest castle you ever saw... and some of the best preserved. They are HUGE. You can't walk along the ramparts the whole way round but you can circumnavigate the walls on foot and it's well worth doing. I walked the walls one evening and I did a flying visit to the ramparts on my last day before flying back home. I walked along all the walls that I was allowed to walk before getting sent down by the security guards as they were closing!!! The bits you can walk are not connected but you can buy one ticket which gets you into/onto both. It's not wheelchair friendly and large parts of the wall have wooden privacy screens erected on the inside of the wall to protect the modesty of residents. Some of the tower ramparts are sealed off I presume for the same reason - so you can't go playing Peeping Tom and looking into residential apartments. The above said, you can really get a feel for medieval Spain up there and quite frankly, I've never seen such an impressive feat of engineering. Well worth a visit.

This is an outstanding fortress city/village.
There's plenty of parking on the outskirts of the city, which is what I chose to do and to walk around the castle grounds.
Inside there's modern cafe's, courtyards, churches and access points to pay to walk the wall.

What to say when you are backing a few centuries back in the past. Amazing place with fantastic walls all over the old city. Don't miss to visit it.

Es la muralla que inspiró el aclamado disco de Emin3m "Lose yourself". Recordemos juntos la mítica estrofa:

(Verse)
Walking these ancient walls of stone,
Ávila's history, it's well-known,
Centuries passed, still standing tall,
Defenses strong, never gonna fall,

Through battles and time, it's stood its ground,
Guarding the city, a fortress renowned,
A symbol of strength, in the heart of Spain,
Ávila's pride, forever will remain.

If you find yourself in Madrid... do yourself a favor. Take the renfe media distancia and visit this city. You will not be sorry. I love Spain, and this was one of the most magnificent sites I've visited. Six to seven hours is more than enough time to visit, and that includes a great meal. Be sure to get the T-bone steak. This is a famous dish in the city of Avila.

At three different points you can buy tickets for 5 euros to go up on the walls of Avila. We went up in the middle and turned east, which is the best part in our opinion. This goes to the cathedral and along the basilique. The second leg goes a long way down the hill and exiting there will mean you'll have to climb up in the inner part of the city to get to the restaurants and the other sights.

It's amazing how much you can see walking along the wall around the old city. This is a long walk and requires 2-3 hours of your time, depending on how much you want to see.

Amazing to visit. If you love medieval towns like I do, you need to go. You will be amazed, make sure to do a walking tour, to visit the wall since you can walk over it, it is worth it, also make sure to walk around it to take great pics.

The walls are said to be the best-preserved medieval city walls in Spain. They certainly are in immaculate condition and you can walk 1.2 kms around them, with excellent views of the surrounding hills. Entry costs 5 euros.

Ávila has a wonderful historic city center surrounded by this wall. It is super well kept and visitors can pay a 5€ entrance to gain access and walk along the northern half of the wall. Offers great views of the city and surroundings and you can let your imagination go thinking about what these walls have seen. Well worth the visit.

2nd time in Muralla de Avila was still very impressive. It was a small and peaceful little town inside the wall.

Came for an overnight stop, ended up staying for five nights, well worth a visit! Very interesting and friendly place, plenty of restaurants and bars.

It is a stunning, imposing ancient wall. It's like going back in time.

Wonderful, beautiful, amazing.

Awesome to see the ramparts and walk the protective walls of the city! There is a fee to walk the wall up top and allow you to take some great photos of the city. The walk back around is not for the faint of heart!