El Barco de Ávila

El Barco de Ávila is a town in Ávila province nestled in the Tormes River valley surrounded by rolling hills and countryside. Medieval structures including the stone church and the castle are the main buildings that define how the place looks and feels.

The settlement grew in the Tormes valley and became a significant local center during the medieval period. The Castle of Valdecorneja rose in the 15th century under the rule of the Duke of Alba and became a defining landmark in the area's story.

The Gothic church Nuestra Señora de la Asunción shapes the town center and shows how faith and local life have been connected here since medieval times. Residents still gather at this landmark for community events and celebrations.

The town sits in a valley and is surrounded by nearby villages reachable on foot or by local paths. Visiting during spring and autumn is most comfortable, as the weather is mild and the roads are easy to navigate.

The name comes from a historic boat once used on the Tormes River, an unusual connection to river navigation in a mountain valley that most visitors overlook. This unexpected link to maritime history shapes the town's identity in an interesting way.

Location: Province of Ávila

Capital city: Barco de Ávila

Elevation above the sea: 1,009 m

Part of: Mancomunidade de Servizos de Barco y Piedrahíta

Shares border with: Navatejares, Los Llanos de Tormes, San Lorenzo de Tormes, El Losar del Barco, La Carrera

Website: http://aytobarcodeavila.com

GPS coordinates: 40.35972,-5.52361

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:24