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LOCATION- Ávila, Spain​
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Avila is a beautifully historic city with a population of around 180,000 inhabitants, many located within its perfectly preserved medieval city walls, which are typical of the city’s predominant Romanesque architecture.
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Avila’s proximity to Spain's capital city of Madrid (about an hour’s drive away) makes it an ideal destination for those who yearn to taste the traditional, unchanged Spain while avoiding the bustle of the big city.
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Indeed, Avila within-the-walls has remained mostly unchanged since centuries ago; the atmosphere is solemn and tranquil, just as if you had gone back in time to Medieval Spain.
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The city has a wealth of monuments and other architectural sites of excellence, such as the cathedral, the mother of all of them, and several smaller churches and basilicas.
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TRAVEL AGENT & ACCOMMODATION
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We are pleased to announce we are partnering with Iberia Travel as our official travel agent. They will be available to organise accommodation, flights, transfers and excursions for all participants.
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GETTING THERE
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Closest international airport: Madrid-Barajas International Airport with has flights
to 194 locations in 67 countries
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By Bus (from Madrid):
By Coach (Bus)
The Bus Station in Madrid with service to Ávila is Estación Sur – Méndez Álvaro.
It takes 1 1/2 - 2 hours to reach Ávila by bus, and tickets are 12 Euros.
Buses leave every 1-2 hours.
For arrivals in after midday, there is a direct bus from the airport to Avila.
Bus station website:
http://www.estacionautobusesmadrid.com/
Bus timetables and prices:
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By Train (From Madrid):
It takes 1 1/2 - 2 hours to reach Ávila by train, and tickets are 10 or 12€, depending on the train. Trains leave approximately every 30-60 minutes.
Train timetables and prices: http://renfe.com
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Distances from Major Cities:
Madrid 113 km.
Valladolid 121 km.
Salamanca 99 km.
Caceres 229 km.
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LIENZO NORTE: CONGRESS CENTRE
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'Lienzo Norte' is surrounded by different spaces, which complement its function as a meeting center. It has an access esplanade, with an area of 1,700 m2, facing the walls, which allows the organization of open-air exhibition events.
Behind the building there is a free car park of 13,000m2 for the use of attendees.
On one of its sides is the San Segundo equestrian track, ideal for events related to the animal world and other activities.
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Symphonic Auditorium
960 seats
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Camara Auditorium
420 seats
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