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On the Castilian plateau west of Madrid, Ávila has Europe's best-preserved medieval city wall with 88 watchtowers. The UNESCO city is the home of Saint Teresa and famous for the Chuletón de Ávila steak.

What awaits you

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 30°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (9°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
8°
Jan
10°
Feb
12°
Mar
16°
Apr
20°
May
24°
Jun
30°
Jul
30°
Aug
22°
Sep
18°
Oct
13°
Nov
9°
Dec
Sunshine hours
6h
Jan
8h
Feb
8h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
13h
Aug
10h
Sep
8h
Oct
7h
Nov
7h
Dec
Rain days
8d
Jan
4d
Feb
12d
Mar
6d
Apr
8d
May
7d
Jun
1d
Jul
1d
Aug
6d
Sep
12d
Oct
9d
Nov
8d
Dec

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Ávila as a Vacation Destination

Ávila is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 30°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
ES