Madrigal de las Altas Torres
Birthplace of Isabella I of Castile — born here on 22 April 1451 — this little Ávila village also claims Vasco de Quiroga, the first Bishop of Michoacán in present-day Mexico, among its natives. Medieval walls still partially encircle the historic centre, which was declared a protected heritage zone in 2020, and the village holds several historic churches for its size. The name's second element, "of the high towers," reflects that medieval fortified character.
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- Population1,803
- Nearest water from center 4.8 km3.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 47 km29 mi
Nearest airports
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Madrigal de las Altas Torres: quick answers
Where is Madrigal de las Altas Torres?
Madrigal de las Altas Torres is in Ávila, Spain, about 57 km36 miles in a straight line from Salamanca.
How do you get to Madrigal de las Altas Torres?
The nearest airport is Salamanca (SLM), about 1 hr 23 min away by road. The nearest train station is Cantalapiedra, about 17 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Madrigal de las Altas Torres?
The warmest month is July, averaging 23°C73°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C40°F. The wettest month is October, with about 55 mm2.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Madrigal de las Altas Torres?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 2 restaurants and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Madrigal de las Altas Torres?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Arévalo, Toro and Ávila City.