The four star Parador de Avila stands on the site of the Piedras Albas Palace north of the historic city walls in the centre of Avila. The gardens are quite outstanding and are full of archaeological remains. There is a magnificent glazed patio, modular rooms and a cafeteria.
The spacious guest rooms at this parador are elegantly decorated with granite floors, brightly coloured furnishings and some come complete with a four poster bed. The accommodation in the hotel comprises 46 twin bedded rooms, 5 double bedrooms and 4 suites. All come well equipped with a television with TV canal plus, a telephone and a mini bar.
The dining room has beautiful views of the garden and historic city walls and serves local delicacies including "pucheretes teresianos" (vegetable and pork stew), roast suckling pig, veal steak, "judías de El Barco" (beans) and "yemas de la Santa" which is a dessert made from egg-yolk.
Aviles is a beautiful place to stay with walls encircling the town built the 12th century which are almost two miles long. Local attractions include the cathedral and the fortress, San Vicente Church and Monasteries of Santa Teresa and Santo Tomas. The "four posts" is a cross of stone with four pillars around it and from here there is a splendid view of the city and its walls.
During the first weekend of June is the "Ronda de las Leyendas" which re-enacts various events that have happened in the city in the past performed at the actual sites they occurred including the gate of the Walls, San Vicente church and Santa Teresa convent. During the first weekend of September a Medieval Market is held with active participation of most of the town’s residents and is well worth a visit.
Parador de Ávila Additional Information
Facilities:
Conference room; bar; restaurant; television room; shops; 24-hour reception with currency exchange service; Common room with internet access; gardens and lobby.
Hotel Class:
Four Stars
History:
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.
Internet Access:
Common Room with Internet terminal.
Parking:
The Parador has its own parking and garage.
Best For:
Heritage; Golf; City and Business.
Rooms:
46 twins, 5 double, 6 single bedrooms and 4 rooms with hall. Facilities include satellite television; central heating; air-conditioning; security box; mini bar and complete bathroom.
Disabled Access:
Disabled guests have access throughout all communal areas of the hotel.
Artíes Activities & Attractions
Places of Interest:
In Ávila one can visit several museums, the Basilica of San Vicente, the Cathedral, monasteries, convents of St. Teresa and St. Thomas, Cuatro postes, the City Walls. Arévalo is 50 km. away. Gredos Mountain Range, at 79 km. Madrigal de las Altas Torres. The Palace of Juan II of 15th Century. Mudejar Churches and remains of ancient walls. Santa Clara Convent, in Tordesillas, National Heritage. Riofrío and La Granja de San Ildefonso (Segovia). Palaces, National Heritage. El Escorial Monastery, 70 km away.
Festivals:
Summer festivals, July. Santa Teresa on the 15th of October.
Activities:
Horses; Microlights; Golf; Active Tourism (Gredos Mountains).
Parador de Ávila Location
How to get there:
The Parador is located on Calle Marqués de Canales de Chozas, in the historical centre of Ávila, opposite Plaza de Concepción Arenal. It is reached by crossing the walls through the Puerta del Carmen. Ávila is 115 km away from Madrid towards Galicia.
Transport Links:
Airport: 125 km, Madrid. Nearest train station is 3 km far from the Parador.
