In total, 2.5 kilometres: no more, no less. This is the length of the monument that has been Avila's most famous landmark since the 12th century. We are referring to its medieval wall, which surrounds the city and is considered one of the best preserved in the world. It is obvious: it is the only one that has survived in its entirety to the present day. As soon as it appears before you for the first time, imposing, impenetrable, you will be aware of its grandeur. But when you pass through any of its gates, the magic of Ávila will unfold before you. We suggest you enter the city via the gate next to the cathedral, which is, by the way, adjacent to the wall. So much so that its dome protrudes outwards. Before you forget about the wall - spoiler: you never will - climb up to the ramparts and walk along the almost 2 kilometres of treadable wall, observing its 87 towers and 2,500 battlements. The city looks very different from up there. Back in the heart of Avila, lose yourself in its streets while you let yourself be seduced by its medieval palaces, once inhabited by the most distinguished nobility. Some are used today as the site of public buildings, museums or restaurants. Top tip: Visit the Superunda Palace, where you can delve into the life of the artist Guido Caprotti: a little-known must-see.
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Sercotel Cuatro Postes
A well-deserved reputation. No, we aren’t talking about Ávila, but rather its walls. They’re the jewel in the crown of a city that generously serves them to you on a platter to enable you to admire them from a distance, even before you arrive. And, more specifically, from the Sercotel Cuatro Postes. Probably the hotel with the best views of Ávila. No, we aren’t exaggerating. We can safely say that our four-star hotel will provide you with the best views of the city. This is because we’re located beside the Cuatro Postes viewing point, surrounded by nature and just ten minutes from the old town area and the railway and bus stations. For the time being, park your car in our facilities and come in.
You may not get an idea of the landscape if we just tell you about it, but it will become clear to you when you go out onto the terrace of the Hotel Cuatro Postes and gaze at the walls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Yes, we have a terrace. A big one, one of those without any rushing around, one where the only thing that counts is the calm and relaxation that you can breathe in at our facilities. As well as the dishes at our restaurant. At the Hotel Sercotel Cuatro Postes we take good care to put good food on the table. Our gastronomic services are therefore divided into daily set menus and more informal proposals for snacking at any time, but they all have something in common, namely the quality of the local produce we use as our raw materials.
Enjoy the show and the feast. There’s no rush. At our 24-hour reception desk, you’ll always find someone to check you in. We’ll tell you which of the 140 rooms is yours. Spacious, warm and welcoming and with plenty of natural light, we guarantee that you’ll feel like you’ve found your home in Ávila as soon as you walk through the door. The fact that they have free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service probably contributes to the above. Knowing that freshly-made coffee and a varied and hearty breakfast buffet await you the next morning helps too.
The Sercotel Cuatro Postes is a refuge in nature from which you’ll be able to embark on enjoying Ávila, but it’s also accommodation for anyone travelling on business. This is why we’ve created a Business Center where you’ll find the peace and quiet and privacy you need to get on with your work, answer your emails or put the finishing touches to your next meeting.
And if it’s an event that’s brought you here, leave everything to us. We have a team of professionals with years of experience in organising all kinds of meetings and celebrations, as well as several large event rooms equipped with audiovisual equipment, in which we don’t allow any room for error. So now you know, you just enjoy the view.
Ávila
Where the medieval era explodes
Frequently Asked Questions about Hotels in Ávila
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Ávila?
On average, hotels in Ávila have a price of around €52 per night. However, if you're looking for a superior room in the best location, the average cost can rise to around €78 per night.
How much is a hotel in Ávila for this weekend?
The average cost per night for a hotel in Ávila for this weekend is €110. Are you interested in something more sophisticated? Suite rooms are available for €90 per night this weekend.
Which hotels in Ávila are recommended for families?
The ideal option for family accommodation is the Sercotel Cuatro Postes. However, you can explore all the family-friendly hotels we have available.
Which hotels in Ávila are recommended for couples?
Couples who chose to stay with us rated the Sercotel Cuatro Postes as the best option. However, we invite you to explore all the alternatives we offer in hotels for couples.
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<p>What would be your choice for a perfect getaway? Explore a fascinating metropolis, enjoy serenity by the sea, delight in the exquisite local cuisine, immerse yourself in the richness of art and culture, or simply unwind. You decide the destination, and we take care of providing you with the best accommodation option.</p>
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Continue walking and you will reach the imposing cathedral, this time to visit it from the inside. This sacred building, which is an ode to Gothic style, will impress you with its imposing interior, but also with its defensive aspect. Let yourself be embraced by its cloister and 15th century stained glass windows, by the altarpiece begun by Berruguete and by its Plateresque choir.
To round off the religious experience, visit the Basilica of San Vicente, an example of Romanesque architecture, or go outside the walls again to the Monastery of Saint Thomas: we assure you that the sally outside the walls will be well worth it. There is the tomb of Don Juan, son of the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, although it is said that the body never actually rested there.
Exactly: because the fiesta continues in a thousand different ways in Ávila. And we suggest you join it in another of its facets: its gastronomy. Delight yourself with their patatas revolconas, their renowned chuletón (steak) and their beans from El Barco. For a sweet treat, don't be afraid to take part in a workshop to make the legendary Yemas de Santa Teresa yolks in their most authentic kitchen. And walk: walk a lot.
Lose yourself in the local shops, get out of the walled enclosure and discover the state-of-the-art Lienzo Norte conference centre, designed by Francisco Mangado. Have a refreshment, get your strength back and continue on to Los Cuatro Postes, where you will get what is probably the best known - and most beautiful - scene of Ávila: take photos until your camera smokes.
However, if you are not much of a walker, we also offer you an alternative: Would you like to travel around Avila in a modern and unique tuk-tuk? No sooner said than done. Let it not be said that this Castilian city does not also have its cheeky side: let yourself be surprised by it.
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If you have chosen Ávila as your getaway destination, you probably know something about the more mystical side of the city: two great figures of the Christian religion were born and spent their lives within the same walls that you are now walking along.
They were Saint Teresa de Jesus and Saint John of the Cross, and to find out all about both, be sure to visit the convent and museum of Saint Teresa and the Church of the Incarnation.
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