If you are planning a trip to Ávila, we suggest a place in the Sierra de Gredos that will not disappoint you. We are talking about a municipality located at a high-altitude. It is the second highest one in the province. Impressed? Then get ready for what awaits you in Navarredonda de Gredos.
Did you know that it was here that the first Parador of the National Network of Spanish inns was inaugurated? Imagine the importance of this area for tourism. Nowadays, it is one of its main economic engines, having developed and professionalised this activity, with a wide variety of rural accommodation. Choose yours and start to get to know Navarredonda de Gredos!
Once you have visited the Parador de Gredos, which opened in 1928 and is still in operation, we suggest you visit other important monuments in this town, starting with the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, which has examples of the last traces of the Gothic style.
Another interesting stop in the town centre is the Puente de Piedra (Stone Bridge), right next to the church, where you can still see some remains of the old Roman road. As for the bridge, it was a great ally for livestock farmers during the transhumance period.
If you wish, before entering the town you can make a stop to get a taste of what awaits you. The church of San Benito is also located next to the access road to Navarredonda.
We are sure that you will also have time to explore the more natural side of the towns, and we hope that you have left enough time to enjoy its natural gems. Taking advantage of the beauty and the great natural space that the town has, it is very common to find rural accommodation that also offers active tourism experiences, so that you get off some steam and enjoy rural tourism.
Save a morning or afternoon to visit the source of the Tormes river, where you will find some natural pools, waterfalls and spaces where its crystal-clear water invite you to enjoy a swim.
Its impressive mountains, a typical landmark of the Sierra de Gredos region, will accompany you on any of the trails you choose, and all this, accompanied by pine forests and vast valleys in which, by the way, we can find the area of origin of the famous veal from Ávila.
And it is precisely veal that is one of the main products to be tasted in any of its establishments. The "Raza Avileña" denomination guarantees a quality veal dish that you can't fail to try.
And, what about an appetizer? Its famous patatas revolconas potatoes with por rashers will whet your appetite, although there are main courses with much more consistency, such as the beans from El Barco de Ávila, which are the prelude to a dessert full of sweets. Perrunillas, mantecados and huesillos are the gastronomic classics in Navarredonda de Gredos.
Without a doubt, this is a place to visit in Ávila that will surprise you.
