Pilot for a Day: Ávila Aerial Adventure
Imagine the world unfolding beneath you, a tapestry of ancient walls and rugged peaks. This 45-minute flight from Villacastín offers you the unique chance to pilot a light aircraft over the province of Ávila. After a brief theoretical class, you'll take the controls, guided by a professional pilot who handles takeoff and landing, leaving you to navigate the skies. You'll witness the iconic medieval walls of Ávila, encircling its exquisite old town with landmarks like the Cathedral of El Salvador and the Basilica of San Vicente. Beyond the city, the landscape transforms into the dramatic Sierra de Gredos, vast pastures, and fields of lavender, all crisscrossed by winding rivers. It's an unparalleled perspective, a true bird's-eye view of a land rich in history and natural beauty.