Aparkarea, Motorhome Area

Aparkarea is Ávila's motorhome area, a private car park opened in 2020 at the foot of the north stretch of the wall, next to the Palacio de Congresos. The view of the wall from the pitches is one of its attractions. Ávila Turismo speaks of 40 pitches and the company itself of 45; either way, it is advisable to book in high season and during festivals.

Services

Every pitch has a drinking water point and electricity. There is grey and black water disposal, shared washrooms with hot water, a washing machine and dryer, vending machines, a vehicle washing area and wifi. The site is enclosed and under video surveillance, and you enter with a private code, so you can arrive at any hour: it is open 24 hours, 365 days a year. According to the company, staff are on hand at the car park itself. It does not publish prices openly: you see them when you book on its website or by calling 630 207 026.

From the area to the wall

Ávila Turismo estimates about five minutes' walk to the centre, and the company less than ten to the historic centre. From the north stretch you enter the walled enclosure by the gates on that side and reach the cathedral on foot. Around the area there are supermarkets, petrol stations, pharmacies and restaurants, according to the company.

What to do from here

The essential visit is the walk along the wall walkway: in winter it is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:15, and costs €8; on Tuesdays from 14:00 to 16:00 it is free. Tickets and the 48-hour Ávila Card are bought at the Visitor Reception Centre, opposite the Basilica of San Vicente, which is very close to the north stretch.

At dusk, the best view of the wall is from the Cuatro Postes viewpoint, on the other side of the River Adaja. And if you want to travel on, Ávila is a good base for the Sierra de Gredos, as Aparkarea itself points out.

Tips

The company warns that during the Santa Teresa festivities, in October, a funfair is set up next to the car park. If you are going at a weekend or long weekend, book beforehand on the website. To eat without moving the motorhome, inside the wall you have the Hostería Las Cancelas or the Parador restaurant, by the Puerta del Carmen.