Hotel Puerta de la Santa is at Empedrada, 1, next to Ávila’s city walls and 20 m from Puerta de la Santa. The area retains a strong historic character: its streets lead to gates, palaces, churches and places associated with Santa Teresa. Parque del Rastro is 100 m away; you can also stroll through Huerto de Santa Teresa, 100 m away, and visit the Santa Teresa Museum, 110 m away. Palacio de los Superunda is 110 m away and Torreón de los Guzmanes is 140 m away.
To get around Ávila without a car, Ávila Train Station is 1.7 km away and Ávila Bus Station is 1.8 km away. Plaza de Abastos is 360 m away and offers another landmark for exploring the old town. Salamanca-Matacán Airport is 73 km away. Lienzo Norte exhibition centre is a 15-minute walk away.
You can focus your visit on the city walls next to the hotel and the nearby monuments and museums. From there, you can combine a walk through Parque del Rastro with visits to the Basilica and birthplace of Saint Teresa of Jesus, 100 m away, and the Army Quartermaster Museum, 230 m away. For dining, the hotel café serves tapas and traditional Ávila dishes; La Bruja is 10 m away, while mesón DEL RASTRO and Campanelo are 100 m away. This area lets you combine heritage, gardens and local cuisine in one day.
Ávila City Walls
— Monumental route next to the hotel and a landmark of the city’s historic heritage.
0 m
Santa Teresa Gate
— Historic entrance associated with Santa Teresa, a short distance from the accommodation.
50 m
Rastro Park
— Garden space for a stroll beside Ávila’s old city walls.
100 m
Santa Teresa Museum
— Museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Saint Teresa of Jesus.
110 m
Palacio de los Superunda
— Historic palace that forms part of the old town’s monumental complex.
110 m
Plaza de Abastos
— Local market where you can discover the city’s produce and everyday life.
360 m