Discover Avila and Salamanca with Pepe Tours!

Avila, a World Heritage Site, rises under the shelter of the Gredos Sierra. Behind the walls of this capital of Castile-León, a priceless compound is concealed, made up of Renaissance churches and palaces: a silent witness to the bygone splendour of the city when it was a textile power. Being the birthplace of Santa Teresa de Jesús, the city has a number of religious buildings —inside and outside the walled enclosure— related to the life of the mystic.

The walled enclosure dates back to the Middle Ages. The wall controlled the entrance of provisions and merchandise, and also isolated the city, guarding it against the potential outbreak of a plague or epidemic, in addition to its obvious defensive function. It is shaped like an irregular rectangle, with crenellated towers and round turrets. It has nine gates that provided access to the city, of which the most spectacular is the Gate of Alcázar. It was declared a National Monument in 1884.

The oldest Spanish Gothic cathedral. Building began in the Romanesque style, but the master Fruchel later took charge of the project and built one of the first Gothic cathedrals in Castile. The sanctuary of the cathedral is built into the wall, making it part of the city's defences.

Salamanca, one of the oldest university cities in Spain remains young and erudite thanks to a monumental layout teeming with churches, places and ancestral homes. This city, a World Heritage Site and European City of Culture in 2002, is the perfect base from which to tour the province. During a panoramic tour with our bus, and accompanied by a local guide we'll discover the essence of Salamanca, visiting The Museum of Salamanca, The Main Square (La Plaza Mayor), or The Cathedral.

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