Immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters of Ambroz-Cáparra in its natural pools, rivers and reservoirs and, above all, disconnect.
Historic Trails: Vía de la Plata, Vía Verde de la Plata and the Camino Mozárabe de las Hurdes.
Walking there is no way, the path is made by walking. On foot or by bicycle, travel the greenways, the Mozarabic Way of the Hurdes and the Via de la Plata.
Historic Trails: Vía de la Plata and Vía Verde de la Plata
Walking there is no way, the path is made by walking. On foot or by bicycle, travel the greenways, the Mozarabic Way of the Hurdes and the Via de la Plata.
Hervás, a place with charm, culture and tradition
Hervás
Hervás, a place with charm, culture and tradition
Discover the heritage of Hervás without communication barriers.
Duration
1 hour y 40 minutes
Timetables
All year round Monday to Sunday 10h
Languages
Spanish and Spanish Sign Language
Ideal for
From 1 person Families, couples and friends
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
The heritage of Hervás, recognized as a Historic-Artistic Site since 1969, is a must during your visit to the Ambroz Valley. In this activity you will discover Hervás and its wonderful corners full of history: the Jewish neighbourhood, the Chiquita Fountain, the walled Church and its two squares.
Together with Rebeca, the official guide, you will enjoy the stories and legends that run through the charming and narrow streets of Hervás, the smell of stew, laundry and a smoky fireplace, and the chestnut basket maker working in the courtyard. You will learn from the past as a neighbour, and you will take with you the memory of the essence of this jewel of Extremadura.
Enjoy Hervás in a visit adapted in sign language.
- PRICE:
- "Check rates with the supplier"
- Organized by Visitas guiadas Hervás
- THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Guided tour with local official guide.
- TO BE CONSIDERED:
- Reservation required 24h in advance.
Come and see the cranes at Gabriel y Galán
Guijo de Granadilla
Come and see the cranes at Gabriel y Galán
Watch the spectacle of the arrival of the cranes to Granadilla from the Gabriel y Galán reservoir by boat
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Timetables
From November 1 March 15 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 15:30h
Languages
Spanish
Ideal for
5-9 people Families, couples and friends
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
If you are ornithology lovers or simply want to spend a day with your family and learn to love nature, we propose a boat trip in which you will travel, in a leisurely way, the routes that cranes follow every day.
With the arrival of autumn and the drop in temperatures, the cranes come to Extremadura to spend the winter. More than 70,000 cranes arrive from Northern Europe and many of them choose the Gabriel y Galán reservoir as the northernmost roost in Extremadura. These beautiful birds choose the shores near the medieval village of Granadilla to roost, with an estimated 2,500 specimens in this region.
Discover the valuable ecosystem of Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla on water, learn and relax in a privileged environment! privileged environment!
- PRICE:
- "Check rates with the supplier"
- Organized by Panthos
- THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Transportation and materials.
- Qualified instructor and guided route
- Liability and accident insurance
- TO BE CONSIDERED:
- Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.
- It is recommended to bring warm clothes and a camera.
- Occasionally weather conditions make it impossible to do the route.
Craftsmanship among wool, from sheep to skein
Hervás
Craftsmanship among wool, from sheep to skein
Craftsman's soul? Work the wool and discover its culture, texture and tradition in the Ambroz Valley.
Duration
2 hours
Timetables
All year round Monday to Sunday From 9:30h to 14h
Languages
Spanish
Ideal for
6-12 peopleFamilies
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Family, are you ready? You will learn about the culture of wool in a training workshop where you will learn about the artisanal process of wool from sheep to yarn, the history and wool tradition of the Ambroz Valley region, and the benefits of this raw material for the community.
You will discover the characteristics and culture of wool, you will practice the washing, scouring, carding, and spinning with spindle and distaff pedal. You will learn the technique of felting with water, to make your own felted object by applying techniques to learn how to make the essential shapes and obtain your first creation.
Can you imagine everything that can be done with wool? Stop imagining and you will discover with your own hands the surprising world of wool.
- PRICE:
- "Check rates with the supplier"
- Organized by DehesaLana
- THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Material needed for the workshop.
- Didactic explanation.
- TO BE CONSIDERED:
- Reservations must be done in advanced.
Beekep Beekeepers for a day!
Oliva de Plasencia
Beekep Beekeepers for a day!
Put on a beekeeper's suit and enjoy getting to know the life of the bees. life of the bees in the Ambroz-Cáparra meadow.
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Timetables
All year round Monday to Sunday From 11h to 13:30h
Languages
Spanish
Ideal for
15-28 people Families, couples and friends
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Olmo, the beekeeper, is waiting for you to learn together in two hours and a half the exciting world of bees and become a real beekeeper. You will be delighted to listen to the history of the bee society; who they are, types of bees, how they relate, work, reproduce, types of beehives, bee products…
You will visit the beehive settlement dressed in an authentic beekeeper’s suit and you will safely put into practice everything you have learned from Olmo. You will live the experience of observing closely their habits, feel them flying around your body, and smell their wonderful perfumes.
Are you ready to light and handle the smoker and the uses of apitoxin? The beekeeper will let himself be stung by a bee so that you can observe closely how it works… Will you miss it?
- PRICE:
- "Check rates with the supplier"
- Organized by Finca Casablanca
- THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Travelling to the beehive settlement and guided visit by a specialist.
- Rental of beekeeper's equipment (to be returned at the end to the visit)
- Liability insurance.
- TO BE CONSIDERED:
- Minimum age for the activity: 14 years old.
- Reservations must be made 7 days in advance.
- Necessary clothing for the activity, boots, long-sleeved shirt, high socks and long pants.
- Indicate approximate clothing size.
- People allergic to bee stings are not allowed to participate.
Sponsor a natural cork island
Oliva de Plasencia
Sponsor a natural cork island
Plant your own plant and contribute to minimize your carbon footprint in a natural environment.
Duration
4 hours
Timetables
All year round Monday to Saturday from 10h to 14h
Languages
Spanish
Ideal for
2-28 people Families, couples, friends, school and corporate groups
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Enrique, an expert biologist is waiting for you in his magnificent Extremadura pasture to make you live an exciting ecotourism experience and a real challenge: to contribute in a conscious and relaxing way to mitigate your carbon footprint. Aboard a picturesque trailer, you will experience first-hand the environmental interpretation of the meadow and the operation of an organic cattle and pig farm in the area of Trasierra- Tierras de Granadilla.
On the shores of a lagoon of the pasture you will carry out a workshop of sowing aquatic plants in a module of natural cork island, island that the monitor will deposit in the lagoon with your identification number. Every 4 months for a period of 2 years Enrique will send to your group all the monitoring information of your island to know how the plants have grown and how you have contributed to the cleaning of the water and the reduction of the carbon footprint.
At the end of the visit, you will enjoy a tasting of Iberian pork products, local cheeses and an organic wine from Extremadura, a unique activity to take care of nature and fall in love with beautiful landscapes!
- PRICE:
- "Check rates with the supplier"
- Organized by Finca Casablanca
- THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Guided tour by a biology expert.
- Cork Islands Workshop
- Aperitif in the countryside
- TO BE CONSIDERED:
- Activity subject to weather conditions
- Reservations must be made 10 days in advance.
Via ferrata of La Garganta. A guaranteed adventure at the top of the Ambroz Valley.
La Garganta
Via ferrata of La Garganta. A guaranteed adventure at the top of the Ambroz Valley.
Test your dexterity and balance in a privileged natural setting.
Duration
3 hours and 30 minutes
Timetables
All year round Monday to Sunday 10h and 16h
Languages
Spanish English
Ideal for
4 people Families, couples and friends
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Do you feel like a different activity with your family? Do you like strong emotions? In this activity you will make a vertical route with steps, monkey bridges, Tibetan bridges, zip lines, and rappel. You will enjoy a safe and exciting day, and in which you will learn techniques that will make you learn little by little. In addition you will admire the privileged views in a mountain landscape at 1600 meters high, always accompanied by a qualified guide.
At the foot of the via ferrata your guide will teach you how to use the equipment and the safety rules to follow during the activity. You are ready to start the adventure! With the help of the guide, you will begin to climb and enjoy a two-hour journey to reach the top of the via ferrata, congratulations!
And on the way back, in the lower part of the via ferrata, an exciting rappel activity awaits you for the less daring, through a pleasant descent on foot, and always accompanied by your local guide. Do you dare with the first via ferrata in Extremadura?
- PRICE:
- "Check rates with the supplier"
- Organized by Monfragüe Natural
- THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Certified guide.
- Approved equipment: helmet, harness and rope and dissipators.
- Liability insurance.
- TO BE CONSIDERED:
- Minimum age for the activity: 8 years old.
- Clothing recommendations: mountain clothes, shoes with good soles, water bottle and hat in summer, and warm clothes in winter.
- Availability and schedules subject to weather conditions.
- Via Arista k2.
- Reservations must be done in advanced.
- It is required to be at the starting point 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Ambroz Valley, fascinating nature and idyllic scenery
Baños de Montemayor Hervás
Ambroz Valley, fascinating nature and idyllic scenery
Feel the Baños de Montemayor reservoir and connect with nature, a pleasure for the 5 senses.
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Timetables
All year round From Monday to Sunday From 10h to 18h
Languages
Spanish
Ideal for
2-30 people Families, couples and friends
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Your guide, specialized in nature interpretation, will offer you a pleasant and fun circular canoe trip through the Baños de Montemayor reservoir, crossing the calm waters. You will be able to observe the Sierra de Béjar, the oak and chestnut forest or the great mountain ecosystem of the place. You will learn about the nature and ethnography of the environment, and you will know the characteristics of the towns of Hervás and Baños de Montemayor.
And do you know the funniest thing? We adapt the route to your wishes and needs; a relaxed route of connection and enjoyment with nature, a recreational and playful walk with the family, or more sporty activities with lots of navigation, speed and dexterity. Tell us your choice Nature, fun and privileged views in an ideal activity to do with family or friends!
- PRICE:
- "Check rates with the supplier"
- Organyzed by Boquique Aventura
- THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Specialised guide.
- Technical equipment: vest, paddle, watertight boat carried by the guide for the client's belongings, first aid kit and first assistance, backrest for the canoes and canoes.
- TO BE CONSIDERED:
- Minimum age for the activity: 3 years old (accompanied by an adult).
- Sports shoes or bathing sandals and swimsuit/bikini or similar are required.
- Availability of the activity subject to weather conditions.
- Between 3 and 5 years old: must be accompanied by at least 1 adult, occupying the auxiliary place in the canoe.
- Use of a lifejacket is compulsory.
