Ávila is a hill town at 1131 meters altitude, on the banks of the Adaja River. From far away you can see the massive walls with dozens of defense towers – best preserved from all over Spain. The walls of Ávila have been declared a National Monument in 1884. The old town with all the churches inside and outside the fortification are UNESCO patrimony since 1985.
When I talk to a tourist, the only cities he knows in Spain are Madrid and Barcelona. Rarely Sevilla is included on his list. I stayed in Spain about six months and I visited as much as I could. Almost every weekend was about a different city. So, dear tourist, let me introduce you five incredibly beautiful places you must know about now and add them on your list!