Parador de Avila
4 Star
On Request Best Rate
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General Overview
- ID: EW829
Description
16TH CENTURY PALACE
This Parador rises up on the former `Piedras Albas` palace in the historical centre of monumental Ávila, backing onto the majestic city walls. In harmony with its surroundings, the interior conserves a warm, intimate air in a splendidly recovered atmosphere which enriches all the common rooms. Beautiful decorative elements, granite and abode floors, bright colours and spacious bedrooms, some with four-poster beds, make up a harmonious and bright whole.
The garden also stands out, with archaeological remains, as does the magnificent glazed patio, the modular rooms and the cafeteria. In the dining room, which offers beautiful views of the garden and walls, it is possible to sample `pucheretes teresianos` (vegetable and pork stew), roast suckling pig, veal steak, `judías de El Barco` (beans) and the excellent `yemas de la Santa` (a typical dessert made from egg-yolk).
Rooms
Double rooms (twin beds) 46
Double rooms (double bed) 5
Single rooms 6
Gastronomy and what to do
RESTAURANT/BARS:
What to eat...
Try the `yemas de la Santa` While you
admire the beautiful views of the wall from the Parador restaurant, you can
enjoy some El Barco beans, a good veal chop or roasted pork, and the sweet `yemas`
(yolks) of Saint Teresa.
ACTIVITIES:
- Horse riding
Typical festivals
- Summer festivals July.
- Santa Teresa 15 October
Visits
- Ávila. Museums, Basilica of San Vicente, cathedral, monasteries, convents of St. Teresa and of St. Thomas, Cuatro Postes, City walls
- Arévalo (50 km).
- Gredos Mountain Range (79 km).
- Madrigal de las Altas Torres: (75 km). Palace of Juan II. 15th Century. Mudejar Churches and remains of ancient walls.
- Las Huelgas Monastery (Burgos). National Heritage.
- Santa Clara Convent (Tordesillas). National Heritage.
- Riofrio and La Granja de San Idelfonso (Segovia). Palaces. National Heritage.
Lodging
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Transport
Location
HOW TO GET THERE:
The Parador is located on Calle Marqués de Canales de Chozas, in the historical centre of the city, opposite Plaza de Concepción Arenal. It is reached by crossing the walls through the Puerta del Carmen. Ávila is 115 km away from Madrid.
