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View of FontiverosLuis Rogelio HM · CC BY-SA 2.0

Fontiveros

Village

Fontiveros is a municipality in Spain in the Ávila province, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. It comprises an area of approximately 2 square kilometers and according to the 2011 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 173 inhabitants.

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It is famous for being the birthplace of Saint John of the Cross.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Fontiveros
Province
Ávila
Autonomous community
Castilla y León
Population (INE 2025)
715
Altitude
884 m
Area (IGN)
35.7 km²
Postcode
05310
Demonym
fontiveñeros
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The essentials for getting around Fontiveros without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 40.9306° N, 4.9679° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
05310
Altitude
884 m
Population (INE 2025)
715 inhabitants
Province / region
Ávila · Castilla y León
Official website
fontiveros.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Fontiveros's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Fontiveros

3 registered places to stay

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