Pass through the towns of Valle del Jerte to enjoy nature, rest and relaxation

Jerte Valley It is one of the most beautiful getaways, especially in the spring months when the cherry trees are in bloom. An area where you can create a beautiful route between the towns of Extremadura and enjoy waterfalls, natural pools and extensive vegetation, as well as a rich gastronomy (these are the best recipes) and even suggest routes for their best products such as cheese.

If you want to spend a weekend or a few days in this area, we recommend a beautiful route through the towns of Valle del Jerte to enjoy nature, rest and relaxation.

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The valley is located northeast of Extremadura, a few kilometers from Plasencia. Pearl of Jerte Valley and was considered the capital of northern Extremadura. This monumental city with a medieval layout is a tourist attraction worth visiting as it has palaces, churches, monasteries, two cathedrals, a wall and even a medieval aqueduct of San Antón.

Nogaleas Strait

we continue from navaconcejo to the Strait of Nogaleas, It is a hiking route that climbs mountains, surrounded by oak trees, where you can enjoy various waterfalls and waterfalls at an altitude of about 20 meters. During the descent, we will enjoy the beautiful scenery of Navaconcejo at our feet and from the upper part of Valle del Jerte to Puerto de Tornavacas.

Hell’s Throat, Nature Reserve

In addition to the Garganta de las Nogaledas route, the climb to Los Pilones is worth highlighting. Hells Gorge Nature Reserve, It is included in the Alto Extremadura natural region of Valle del Jerte. It lies between the northwestern slope of Sª de Tormantos, the southwestern slope of Sª de Gredos and the river Jerte.

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There is the Cherry Museum in Cabezuela del Valle. A beautiful town in the central part of the Jerte Valley has declared a Historic Artistic Site where we can enjoy a small representation of what traditional Jerteña architecture is, made of adobe and a wooden frame.

Valdastillas

From the town of Valdastillas we drive through the cherry orchards to the Caozo waterfall in the Bonal valley to enjoy its magnificent waterfall.

Honduras Port

The Port of Honduras is the gateway between the Jerte Valley and Ambroz Valley in the Tras la Sierra Mountains. From this port you can enjoy some of the most spectacular views of the north. It is located at an altitude of 1,450 meters above sea level, through which the high mountain road connects Hervás to Cabezuela del Valle.

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Tornavacas is a town in Valle del Jerte, located between the Sierra de Gredos and the Sierra de Béjar. worth a visit Along the royal street, which is divided into three parts Real de Arriba, Real del Medio and Real de Baja, where you can enjoy magnificent houses and traditional architecture. And from here begins the route of Carlos V, one of the most famous in the region: it ascends Collado de las Losas, descends to Puente Nuevo, crossing the Garganta de la Serrá, then ascends to Collado de las Yeguas, descends. From the Strait of Yedrón to Jarandilla de la Vera. It’s a 28 km route.

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La Vera is a land of paprika, goatherds and emperors. It is also famous for the quality of its figs, both fresh and dried. If you visit in the spring and summer, it is full of natural pools, gorges, and streams where you can take a bath and go on excursions. Also, a visit to Yuste Monastery is almost mandatory.

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