Things to Do in Avila when You're Dead Tired

[koilife]

. . . Dead tired, that is, from having just walked the Camino Frances from SJPdP.

I'd like to stop at Avila for a day or two on my way back from Santiago to Madrid (first week of July). I have all the train logistics worked out, but I was wondering about recommendations on things to do and see and where to eat and stay.

I have a great devotion to St. Teresa of Avila, so I plan to visit the convent there, and am curious about ease of transportation to and back from Alba de Tormes.

A friend of mine suggested I also walk the walls.

PAX,
Matt
P.S. Some of you may appreciate my son's comment, "She may be incorruptible, but apparently she's not indivisible."

 

[JohnnieWalker]

Hola

Avila is a wonderful city. The most preserved and restored walled city in all of Spain. I found it a beautiful and magical place when I stopped there for a day whilst walking the Camino Levante from Valencia. There is a lot to do and see and you will easily fill a couple of days. I think I simply asked in the tourist office and they directed me to an incredibly reasonably priced hostal within the walls. Also there are so few walkers on this route so far possibly they wouldn't mind you staying in the albergue for a couple of days if you offered to help out.

Enjoy.

John