Easy hikes and walks around Embalse del Castro de Las Cogotas

The visit to the medieval city wall from the 11th-14th century is highly recommended with its 88 towers and 9 city gates - the entrance fee is justified, a large part of the city wall is accessible. Unfortunately, there were too few audio guides - we didn't have any. You have grandiose views of the Congress Hall, the Carmelite Convent of San José (place of activity of St. Teresa in the 16th century), the Cathedral, the Romanesque Church of San Vicente and into the nearby mountains.

The Castro de las Cogotas reservoir dam, located in the province of Ávila, offers spectacular views that combine engineering, nature, and archaeology.

The Monument to Saint Teresa of Jesus next to the Puerta del Alcázar in Ávila is one of the city's most iconic sculptures. It is located in the Plaza del Mercado Grande, right next to the Puerta del Alcázar, one of the most famous entrances to the walls of Ávila. The monument was created by sculptor Juan Luis Vassallo. The main figure shows Saint Teresa holding a quill pen, alluding to her work as a writer.

The Castro de Las Cogotas, located in the municipality of Cardeñosa (Ávila), is one of the most emblematic Iron Age archaeological sites on the Iberian Peninsula, especially linked to the Vetton people. It is situated on a hill next to the Adaja River, surrounded by holm oak groves, pastures, and fertile land. This location offered defensive advantages and abundant natural resources. The fort is open to the public and has an Interpretation Center that explains its history and characteristics. Periodic archaeological conferences are also held on the site.

The Basilica of San Vicente in Ávila is one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Spain. Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, this basilica is dedicated to the martyrs Vicente, Sabina, and Cristeta. According to tradition, these brothers were martyred in 306 during the Diocletian persecution. The basilica is also known for its cenotaph, a funerary monument depicting the legend of the martyrs and the repentance of the Jew responsible for their deaths.

The Walls of Ávila are one of the city's most emblematic monuments and a prominent example of medieval military architecture. Built between the 11th and 14th centuries, this impressive fortification surrounds Ávila's old town and stretches for 2,515 meters. The wall has 87 towers and 9 gates, the Puerta del Alcázar and Puerta de San Vicente being the most famous.

The cathedral was built in the 12th century on the remains of an ancient mosque. It is the first Gothic cathedral in Spain. Its architecture fuses Romanesque, French Gothic, and Renaissance elements.

The Puerta del Carmen is one of the most emblematic gates in the Ávila Walls. It gets its name from the fact that a Carmelite convent once stood on its site, which later became the Provincial Prison.