eBikesAdAstra

On Ad Astra e-bikes

Hervás

On Ad Astra e-bikes

Roll through the history of the Ambroz Valley to the stars.

Duration

4 hours and 30 minutes

Timetables

March/October: 19h to 23:30h
November/February: 17h to 21:30h

Languages

Spanish

Ideal for

4-12 people
Families, couples and friends

TODA UNA EXPERIENCIA…
Descubriendo los cielos del Valle del Ambroz.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Can you imagine getting on an electric bike and pedalling to the stars? A dream that you will make come true taking off from the magical Ambroz Valley aboard e-bikes to follow a guided route through the history and peoples that inhabited these lands. Departing from one of the most beautiful Jewish quarters in Spain, Hervás, you will cross incredible natural landscapes along la Plata Greenway. You’ll head towards Béjar, a route on which you’ll discover the Ambroz Valley on wheels: chestnut groves, oak woods, pastures and Mediterranean forests will connect you with nature. At sunset, you will recover your energy and relax with a picnic with local gastronomic products before starting stargazing. As night falls, you will live an exciting experience of observing the starry skies of the Ambroz Valley. Under the sounds of the night, you will travel through the universe from a natural environment of great beauty. You will fall in love with the sky and its stars as you observe the moon, planets, nebulae and galaxies. Come and live an experience that will take you to live magical and surprising moments.

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by e-bikes Hervás
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Technical equipment: electric bicycle and helmet.
  • Guided route on a top-of-the-range electric bicycle.
  • Astronomical observation with high-end telescopes
  • Picnic of local products
  • Qualified guides and astronomical Starlight and specialised mountain bike monitors.
  • Tool kit, route design, continuous assistance.
  • Delivery and collection of bicycles at different points.
  • Civil liability insurance and accident insurance.
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Minimum age for the activity: 10 years old.
  • Reservations must be done in advanced.
  • Availability of the activity subject to weather conditions.
  • The route may vary depending on the needs and conditions of the participants.
  • Please consult with the company to customise the activity.
CieloValleAmbroz

The sky of the Ambroz Valley at your feet, private astronomical observation

La Garganta

The sky of the Ambroz Valley at your feet, private astronomical observation

Give them the sky and bring the stars down to their feet. Make that night the most special and exclusive one.

Duration

3 hours

Timetables

All year round
From Monday to Sunday Check with the company

Languages

Spanish

Ideal for

2-15 people
Families, couples and friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE…
Observing the sky of the Ambroz Valley in a unique experience.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Hervás, its surroundings and its sky will make you remember one of the most special experiences that you can have in private with your family, couple or group of friends. You will feel truly privileged, observing planets, galaxies, nebulae and enjoying the spectacle of the moon with a glass of local wine or cava and a tasting of local products.
The Ad Astra team will welcome you at the celestial viewpoint of La Garganta to discover what it is, how it works, and to explore the sky with your own eyes with a professional laser pointer. You will continue to discover celestial bodies such as planets, nebulae, the night sky and the moon, using professional telescopes. Are you ready to dream of the Ambroz Valley? During the activity you will take photographs that will capture unique moments, to keep dreaming about the Ambroz Valley every day.

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Ad Astra Hervás
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Route guided by qualified instructors: nature and astronomy guide.
  • Technical equipment: Laser pointer and professional telescopes.
  • Tasting of local products with cava and/or wine.
  • Souvenir photos of the activity and the starry sky.
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Minimum age for the activity: 8 years old.
  • Minimum booking for this activity: 2 people.
  • Recommendations: bring torch, water, comfortable clothes and warm clothes even in hot weather, a beach chair or similar or a picnic blanket.
  • The company will recommend the most suitable location for the activity depending on the characteristics of the group and the weather conditions.
OroLiquido

The liquid gold, discover the secrets of manzanilla cacereña!

Mohedas de Granadilla

The liquid gold, discover the secrets of manzanilla cacereña!

Visit an olive oil mill and discover olive oil tourism in a blind tasting session

Duration

1 hour and 30 minutes

Timetables

From December to September
Saturdays and holidays at 11h

Languages

Spanish

Ideal for

10-30 people
Families, couples and friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE....
Tasting and distinguishing the peculiarities of manzanilla cacereña and other varieties.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Do you know how oil is produced in a natural way?
Luis, master miller, will welcome you in his oil mill surrounded by a magnificent olive grove, and he will reveal the secrets of manzanilla cacereña, the native variety of olive from the north of the province of Cáceres. You will learn about the crushing of the olives and the extraction process of this intense and tasty oil.
Finally, a pleasant test for the senses, a sensory test, you will do a blind tasting of various oils to learn to taste and differentiate the balance between bitter and spicy, and its aromas: almond, banana and apple, with slight notes of grass. Smell, taste and touch will help you discover a unique aroma, flavour and texture.
Test your senses and let yourself be surprised by the oil tourism in Tierras de Granadilla!

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Aceite Vibel
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Experience and tasting of oils.
  • Explanation of oil mill operation.
  • Gift of a 250 ml bottle per person.
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Minimum age for the activity: 5 years old
  • Not available in October and November
TesorosRioAlagon

Discover the treasures of the Alagón river

Alagón River

Discover the treasures of the Alagón river

Water trails, adrenaline in a canoe... Fun guaranteed!

Duration

3 hours

Timetables

From Spring to Autumn
From Monday to Sunday From 10h to 16:30h

Languages

Spanish

Ideal for

2-30 people
Families, couples and friends

TODA UNA EXPERIENCIA…
Divirtiéndose surcando el río Alagón, un río de alto valor ambiental, con abundante fauna, paisajes espectaculares y un divertido recorrido.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Through the water paths we offer you a guided tour with interpretation of the environment and landscape. You will canoe along the Alagón course, a river of high environmental value, with abundant fauna and spectacular landscapes and a route that, depending on the sections, can be very entertaining when the waters are rough. We will combine small stretches of rapids, where your skills as canoeists are the most important, with more scenic stretches, where you can navigate and enjoy the landscape and nature. In addition, depending on the time of year, you will be able to observe a great variety of birds: kingfishers, kingfishers and oropendolas, among others. You will get to know the habitat of the otters, their entrance nooks and cranes, their tracks, or the remains of the crabs they have been hunting in the morning. The expert guides will explain the characteristics of the species you will find along the route.
A route that combines relaxation with adrenaline and nature observation!

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by La Aldea Juglar - Boquique Aventura
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Specialised guide.
  • Technical equipment: lifejacket, paddle, watertight boat carried by the guide for the clients' belongings, first aid kit and f irst aid, backrest for the canoes and canoes.
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Minimum age for the activity: 8 years old.
  • Use of a lifejacket is compulsory.
  • Sports shoes or bathing sandals and swimsuit/bikini or similar are required.
  • Availability of the activity subject to weather conditions.
  • A certain physical capacity is required and no injuries or other health problems that may affect the activity.
DescensoViaVerde

Descent through la Plata Greenway

Hervás

Descent through la Plata Greenway

From Béjar to Plasencia on wheels, travelling through Ambroz-Cáparra.

Duration

6h Half day 12h Full day

Timetables

All year round
From Monday to Sunday Between 9h and 21h

Languages

Spanish

Ideal for

1-50 people
Families, couples and friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE…
Enjoying a route full of nature, heritage and unforgettable views.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

You will start your route in Béjar and take the Greenway towards Plasencia, passing through Hervás. You will cycle along a route of 70 kilometres, cycling through forests and green meadows where holm oaks and cork oaks are replaced by ash and deciduous trees. In the distance you can see the whole mountain range on which the region of Las Hurdes and Trasierra Tierras de Granadilla rest. You will continue through the crown jewel of European ecosystems, the Extremadura meadows. Endless meadows of holm oaks where cattle graze freely. Birds will fly over your bikes, vultures, eagles, white and black storks, kites, kestrels… The Greenway will take you through the Valcorchero Protected Landscape, an ecosystem of cork oaks that grow among impressive granite boulders. You will have views of the ancient Vetón castro (Celtic settlement) of Berrocalillo, where many valuable historical artefacts have been found. You will arrive in Plasencia accompanied by the river between impressive granite cliffs that will accompany you for a few kilometres. There you will be picked up and taken back to the starting point in Hervás. Enjoy the surroundings and the unique experience with the comfort of an electric bike!

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by e-bikes Hervás
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Technical equipment: electric bicycle and helmet.
  • Civil liability insurance and accident insurance.
  • Tool kit, route design, continuous assistance.
  • Delivery and collection of bicycles at different points.
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Reservations must be done in advanced.
  • Availability of the activity subject to weather conditions.
  • The route may vary depending on the needs and conditions of the participants.
  • Please consult with the company to customise the activity.
DehesaExtremenaEstadoPuro

Extremadura meadow in its purest form

Oliva de Plasencia

Extremadura meadow in its purest form

Interpret, discover and taste the authentic products of our gastronomic landscapes.

Duration

2 hours

Timetables

All year round
Monday to Sunday

Languages

Spanish

Ideal for

12-280 personas
Familias, parejas y amigos

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE…
Knowing the certified organic production and the good environmental management they have been applying for more 30 years.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Enrique, an expert biologist, invites you to an environmental interpretation of an authentic Extremadura meadow and the functioning of an organic farming of cows and pigs. A unique experience that you cannot miss during your visit to Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla. The meadow is a unique ecosystem in the centre-west of the Iberian Peninsula made by the hand of man, and is made up of holm oaks and cork oaks, wetlands, lagoons and streams that provide an enormous biodiversity to the environment, whose value deserves to be recognised and transmitted.
Enrique will welcome you at his farm with coffee and infusions to make, aboard a picturesque trailer, a route through the beautiful meadow. You will learn how the environment is maintained and you will see cows of native breeds and Iberian pigs in their natural state. At mid-morning, you will be able to taste a careful selection of local cheeses and sausages from the area.
A pure ecotourism activity to learn more about good environmental management and admire beautiful landscapes!

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Dehesando
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Guided tour by a biology expert.
  • Coffee and infusions
  • Mid-morning snack of traditional local products (cheese, chorizo, sausage, salami, loin and ham).
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Activity subject to weather conditions In case of rain, it is not possible to carry out the activity.
  • Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance.
CastanosRobles

Chestnut trees, oaks and unique landscapes of the Ambroz Valley by bike

Hervás

Chestnut trees, oaks and unique landscapes of the Ambroz Valley by bike

Excite yourself with the descent of the la Plata Greenway from Béjar to Hervás.

Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes

Timetables

All year round
Monday to Sunday

Languages

Spanish English

Ideal for

2-50 personas
Families, couples and friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE…
Enjoying the greenway with the family.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

We invite you to ride at your own pace the spectacular la Plata Greenway, a route of 24 km in gentle descent, easy and ideal for a good time with family and friends. Palmira will be waiting for you in Hervás to prepare the bicycles, transfer you to Béjar and advise you and inform you of everything you will find on the route.
Did you know that the la Plata Greenway is a route that crosses the mountains of Castilla y León and Extremadura along the route of a century-old railway? You will pass through Béjar, Puerto de Béjar station, Baños de Montemayor station and Hervás station, discovering its history and past. When you reach Hervás you will have the option to continue to Aldeanueva del Camino, with 7 km more of descent.
An exciting route following the course of an old 19th century railway, crossing bridges, lush chestnut and oak forests, rivers and gorges. A very fun and safe experience that you can do on a traditional bike, e-bike or electric tricycle, the choice is yours!

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Bicis Ambroz
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Transport to the starting point and pick-up transfer if necessary.
  • Materials: maps and technical information about the route and the bicycles.
  • Technical equipment: bicycle, helmet and water.
  • Civil Liability and Accident Insurance.
  • Assistance and pick-up on route.
  • Free baby seat and Trail
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Reservation required
  • Route not recommended for children under 12 months of age
  • Activity subject to weather conditions
  • Pets will always be in the pet carrier or on a leash during the activity.
BanosEstrellas

Star baths in the Ambroz Valley

Baños de Montemayor

Star baths in the Ambroz Valley

Feel our water, gastronomy and stars in a unique experience!

Duration

5 hours

Timetables

March - November
Monday to Sunday

Languages

Spanish

Ideal for

4-20 people
Families, couples y friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE…
Enjoying a guided kayak tour with the beautiful sunset and watching the stars in an idyllic and natural environment.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

You will fall in love with the waters and the skies in the Baños de Montemayor reservoir, an ideal place to relax in the Ambroz Valley. You will enjoy the sunset with an interpreted kayak route, watching a unique sunset surrounded by green nature. On your way you will observe the varied vegetation found on the slopes of the Ambroz Valley: the chestnut tree in the lower part and the oak in the higher areas. In addition, you will also discover the Pinajarro peak, the highest you will see from the reservoir, and at the bottom of the valley you will contemplate the town of Hervás, a charming village.
You will make a stop to dry off, put on comfortable clothes and recharge your batteries with a tasting of local products, while we will prepare our powerful telescopes to go deep into our sky, guided by our Starlight monitors. An enjoyment of nature with the knowledge of the universe, a guided and didactic astronomical observation in full contact with nature.
Are you ready to dream about the Ambroz Valley? During the activity you will get pictures that will capture unique moments, to keep dreaming about the Ambroz Valley every day.

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Ad Astra Hervás
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Guided tour
  • Technical equipment
  • Tasting of local products
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Reservations must be made at least 15 days in advance
  • Bring a cap, t-shirt, swimsuit
  • Warm clothes in winter
RemoGranadilla

Rowing through Granadilla!

Granadilla

Rowing through Granadilla!

Surprise yourself with the privileged environment of Granadilla in an unforgettable kayak route.

Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes

Timetables

March - November
Monday to Sunday 10h and 17h

Languages

Spanish English

Ideal for

4-50 people
Families, couples and friends

TODA UNA EXPERIENCIA…
Descubriendo Granadilla y su entorno en kayak.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

You will learn how to kayak while you visit the best bathing areas, discover the shores and fall in love with an incomparable environment. The instructor will pick you up in the town of Granadilla to set off together to the Gabriel y Galán reservoir and start your adventure.

You will receive notions about navigation and once you will be ready, kayaking will be a real pleasure with family and friends; you will stop in dream places and you will enjoy a swim at your own pace admiring spectacular views of the Ambroz Valley.

During the tour you will be able to admire the environment, flora and fauna, masses of pine and eucalyptus trees, olive groves, the presence of black storks, otters, … an environmental value of the environment without equal. Do not miss the explanations about the historical site of Granadilla, an enigmatic and captivating journey through the past and present of an abandoned village.

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Monfragüe Natural
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Qualified instructor
  • Guided tour
  • Technical equipment
  • Liability insurance and accident insurance
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Minimum age: 4 years old (accompanied by an adult)
  • Availability and schedules subject to weather conditions
BambalinasConversos

Behind the scenes of the Festival of Converts

Hervás

Behind the scenes of the Festival of Converts

Experience a thematic visit: Jews and converts of Hervás.

Duration

1 hour y 15 minutes

Timetables

9:30h

Languages

Spanish English

Ideal for

1-20 people
Families, couples and friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE....
Unveiling the Festival of Converts through a thematic visit.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Do you know the cultural Festival of Converts in Hervás? A street festival that will not leave you indifferent. This event divulges the history of Hervás during the period of coexistence of the Jewish and Christian communities and their legacy to the present day, through theatre, music and gastronomy.
Ana, official guide will make you relive the life of the Jews in the 15th century in Hervás and how it changed after the signing of the Edict of Expulsion of the Catholic Monarchs. You will visit the historic centre of the charming village of Hervás, entering the Jewish quarter, strolling through its narrow and bucolic streets, and admiring the church of San Juan Bautista whose foundation is due to a Jewish convert, a jewel of baroque art in Extremadura.
Ana will lead you to the heart of the festival of the converts, so that you can learn first-hand and at your own pace the history through a theatrical performance in an idyllic setting. One, two, three, the curtain opens on the banks of the Ambroz river!

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Ambroven
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Guided tour with an official touristic guide. Civil liability insurance.
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Available exclusively during the Festival of Converts, first weekend of July each year.
  • Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.