🏰 Ávila, Spain 🇪🇸 feat. Medieval Festival | Day Trip Series
✨ A Happy Accident Reviving my "Near Madrid" series with summer youth transport discounts (€2 tickets—yes please! 🎉), I stumbled upon Ávila's Jornadas Medievales! The town transformed into a medieval carnival—locals in period costumes, artisan stalls, and infectious energy. Pure magic! 😍 🍽️ Local Flavors Yema de Ávila: Famous egg-yolk sweet (warning: sugar rush alert! 🐜). Steak: Skipped it this time (too busy festival-hopping!). 🎟️ Attractions & Tickets Muralla de Ávila (City Walls): €8 / €5 (student/youth card). Catedral de Ávila: €8 / €6.5. Basílica de San Vicente: €3 / €2.2. Ávila Card (48h access to multiple sites): €15 (kids free!). FREE: Los Cuatro Postes (best panoramic view!). 📅 Medieval Festival Dates 6–8 Sep 2024 (oops, late post! 🫠). 🚌 Getting There Bus: Jiménez Dorado from Madrid (Estación Sur) → Ávila (95min). Youth Summer Deal: €2 (or even FREE!) until end-Sept. #Ávila #SpainTravel #MedievalMagic #BudgetTravel #MadridDayTrip