Alba de Tormes
Credential
Where to get a stamp
Your credential can be stamped in:
- Centro Teresiano – Sanjuanista (923 30 00 43)
Information:
- Town Hall: 923 30 00 24
- Tourist Office : 923 37 06 46/ 618 74 65 13
Accommodation
For pilgrims and private accommodation
There is no specific accommodation for pilgrims, but you will find hotels, hostels or camping.
Food and drinks
Where to eat/ buy food and drinks
- Plenty of bars, restaurants, shops and supermarkets.
Visit
Discover what to visit
Health
Pharmacy and Medical Centre
- Medical centre, emergencies and pharmacy.
More info
Find out more
- Bus station and taxi.
How to return to Ávila from Alba de Tormes
- Via Salamanca (check timetables here).
- Via Peñaranda de Bracamonte (check schedules at the Alba de Tormes Bus Station)
About Alba de Tormes...
The history of Alba de Tormes has been marked by its links with Santa Teresa de Jesús and the Álvarez de Toledo family.
Santa Teresa de Jesús was linked to the Villa through her sister, Juana de Ahumada and her husband, Juan de Ovalle. He was the bursar of the Duke of Alba with whose wife he corresponded and enjoyed a great friendship: Doña María Enríquez de Toledo.
In 1571 he founded the Monasterio de la Anunciación de Nuestra Señora monastery, marking his 8th foundation. He lived in the town on several occasions and died on 4th October, 1582.
After a number of changing circumstances in relation to her burial, Saint Teresa of Jesus rests in the dressing room of the main altarpiece of the church of the Carmelite Convent of Alba de Tormes. This place also houses the Holy Relics of her heart and her left arm.
Later, the support of the people of Alban for the Saint was further confirmed, with her Declaration as Honorary Mayor in 1963.