The 1000-year-old town of enchanting Avila is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is located in the province of Castile-Léon in western Spain about 85 km west of Madrid. Avila's main charm is its medieval city wall which is considered to be one of the best reserved ones on the world. But this medieval city is primarily famous for its Catholic reformer, St. Teresa of Ávila who is also the female patron saint of Spain. Tapas, one of the many gastronomic delights of Ávila can be found almost every little restaurant and eateries across the city. If traveling there during the summer, this lovely city can provide a great escape from the overheated parts of Spain.
