Known as the place where Saint Ignatius of Loyola experienced his transformative retreat in 1522, the city has become a focal point for spiritual seekers.
St Ignatius of Loyola's Cave at Manresa (Spain Isacco - Shutterstock
Ruins of Scala Dei, a medieval Carthusian Monastery in Catalonia peresanz - Shutterstock
The trail, steeped in heritage, offers an ideal weekend adventure for nature enthusiasts and history (and wine) lovers alike.
Ávila will be a Human Rights Friendly City Sonia Bonet - Shutterstock
Avila will soon be recognized as a Human Rights Friendly City, in connection with the Route to Human Rights on the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela.
Teresian Route at Papatrigo, AVila Courtesy Ruta Teresiana
The Teresian Route offers an opportunity to engage with the history of one of Spain’s most remarkable figures, St Teresa of Avila
Church and birthplace of St John of the Cross By Cruccone - Own work, CC BY 3.0
A church built over the remains of the birthplace of St John of the Cross, the great Spaniard mystic
Yemas de Santa Teresa, a Spanish delicacy Nito - Shutterstock
Golden and delicate, Yemas de Santa Teresa are a symbol of Ávila’s rich history and culinary tradition linked with St Teresa’s memory.
Beautiful church from the time of the Catholic Monarchs with interesting artistic objects inside.
Church of St Martin at Narros de Saldueña By Malopez 21 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
Beautiful church with a Mudejar-style wooden coffered ceiling inside
Church of St Thomas at Papatrigo By Malopez 21 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
Teresa of Jesus may have passed through this church in her childhood due to her maternal family’s ties to Papatrigo.