ViaVerdeRuedas

La Plata Greenway on wheels, an experience for everyone!

Hervás

La Plata Greenway on wheels, an experience for everyone!

Run along the road between Hervás and Plasencia through its charming landscapes, plains, pastures and unique trees.

Duration

3 hours and 30 minutes

Timetables

All year round
Monday to Sunday

Languages

Spanish English

Ideal for

2-22 people
Families, couples and friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE....
Immerse yourself in the diversity of landscapes of the Extremadura meadow, suitable for all audiences.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

You will live a unique experience at your own pace on a mountain bike, e-bike or even electric tricycle, from Hervás to Plasencia. A 40 kilometres route easy to do that combines smooth, flat and downhill sections. An exciting adventure to discover the Ambroz Valley, located at the foot of the Sierra de Gredos. An explosion of landscapes of snowy mountains in winter, beautiful forests that show their ocher and red colours in autumn, plains, pastures where cattle graze, fields and fruit trees. An ecological variety where with luck you will be able to see cranes in winter.
You will leave Hervás, a fairy-tale village, towards Jarilla, passing through mountains of chestnut and oak trees, to give way to pastures of holm oaks and cork oaks. You will cross bridges, go through tunnels of the old railroad line, until you reach Plasencia where Palmira will be waiting for you to pick up your bikes and accompany you to Hervás.
An adventure at your own pace!

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Bicis Ambroz
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Pick-up transport on arrival and return to the departure depot.
  • Bicycle and helmet rental.
  • Materials: maps and technical information of the route and bicycles.
  • Technical equipment: bicycle, helmet and water.
  • Liability and accident insurance.
  • Assistance and pick-up on route.
  • Baby seat and trail for free.
  • 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.
ViaVerdePlata

La Plata Greenway, descent Béjar – Hervás – Plasencia

Hervás

La Plata Greenway, descent Béjar – Hervás – Plasencia

Surprise yourself on a mountain bike or e-bike route full of breathtaking landscapes and history.

Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes

Timetables

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

Languages

Spanish English

Ideal for

2 people
Families, couples, friends and cycling enthusiasts

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE....
Connecting with the La Plata Greenway, its nature and its past.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

A downhill route of 24 km connecting with the Ambroz valley, an opportunity for bike and nature lovers to discover the wonders of the valley along the Vía Verde de la Plata, former route of the Seville – Gijón railroad.
The Bicicletas Colmer team will take you from the charming village of Hervás to the starting point in Béjar, where you will start a pleasant descent by bike along the Vía Verde de la Plata, a route that passes through the old railroad stations of Béjar, Puerto de Béjar, Baños de Montemayor and Hervás. The descent is 10 km flat from Béjar to Puerto de Béjar and the rest of the kilometres to Hervás you will enjoy a gentle and pleasant descent.
During the route you will find viewpoints and unique landscapes of forests and rivers, old railroad tunnels, picnic areas with fountains to take a break and unbeatable views of the town of Hervás crowned by the Pinajarro peak.

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Bicis Colmer
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Transportation to the starting point.
  • Materials: maps and technical information about the route and the bicycles.
  • Technical equipment: bicycle, helmet, and repair kit.
  • Liability insurance.
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Activity subject to weather conditions
  • The bicycle rental contract must always be formalized in the name of a person over 18 years of age.
Aventura4RuedasGranadilla

A 4-wheel adventure in Granadilla

Granadilla

A 4-wheel adventure in Granadilla

Travel through meadows and Villa de Granadilla in a 4x4, unique corners by the hand of an authentic local host.

Duration

3 hours

Timetables

January to December
From Tuesday to Sunday 9h and 10h

Languages

Spanish

Ideal for

3-16 people
Couples and friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE....
Discovering corners of the Ambroz Valley and interpreting the landscape with a nature guide.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Dare to discover the ancient Villa de Granadilla in a different way in a 4×4, and with the help of an expert nature guide and biologist. Granadilla was a walled village of the ancient lordship of Granada and is considered one of the most impressive in Spain.
You will visit the village and the surrounding landscape and learn about its history through its nature and landscape. You will get to know the pastures of northern Extremadura, the mountain of Granadilla, and the interior of the village, an abandoned and rehabilitated village with an authentic medieval aesthetic. You will discover the viewpoint of Casa Marcos where you will be dazzled with a spectacular perspective of the entire ecosystem of northern Extremadura.
On the way back to the charming village of Hervás, you will stop at the spectacular Alcornoque de la Fresneda in Aldeanueva del Camino, one of the oldest in Extremadura with more than 350 years old, an experience of history and nature that will not leave you indifferent!

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Vive Ambroz
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Route guided by an expert in nature.
  • Optical material for wildlife sighting.
  • Liability insurance and accident insurance
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Availability of the activity subject to weather conditions.
SurcandoKayakAmbroz

Kayaking the Ambroz Valley

Baños de Montemayor

Kayaking the Ambroz Valley

The adventure awaits you, magical moments at your own pace in the Baños de Montemayor reservoir.

Duration

2 hours

Timetables

March to November
Monday to Sunday

Languages

Spanish

Ideal for

2-30 people
Families, couples and friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE....
Feeling the Ambroz Valley, its environment and its peace through a kayak route.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

We offer you an interpreted kayak route through the Baños de Montemayor reservoir, an ideal place to rest, alternating baths in the thermal waters with visits to the monuments and routes through its surroundings.
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 supporting the winter cold.
In addition, you will 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 town with a great patrimonial and natural wealth.
The kayak tour will allow you to enjoy a nature sport in a simple way and without the need for experience. An ideal activity to cool off on hot days, discover inaccessible corners or simply to practice a complete sport in a quiet place.

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Turismo Activo Valle del Ambroz
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Equipment: Kayak, paddles, life jacket and watertight boat.
  • Accompanying instructor.
  • Guided route.
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • The price does not include: meals, beverages and transportation to the starting point of the activity.
  • Double or single kayaks are available.
  • It is recommended to wear a T-shirt, hat, sunscreen and bring a towel and change of clothes. It is necessary to wear sneakers or flip-flops that cannot fall off or come off while doing the activity.
SienteEmbalseGabrielSurf

Feel the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir through Paddle Surfing

Guijo de Granadilla

Feel the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir through Paddle Surfing

Get started paddle surfing in a relaxing environment while observing the wildlife.

Duration

3 hours

Timetables

June, July and August: Every day
April, May and October:
Saturdays and Sundays
10h and 17h

Languages

Spanish English

Ideal for

4-12 people
Families, couples and friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE....
Discovering the Extremadura reservoir on a paddle surf board observing the wildlife of the area.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

You will enter one of the most beautiful places in the province of Cáceres enjoying a fun and exciting activity in the Gabriel y Galán reservoir. exciting activity in the Gabriel y Galán reservoir.
Accompanied by a qualified paddle surf instructor, you will learn to paddle standing on a surfboard larger than normal and very stable, and they will teach you all the techniques so that you can start to enjoy this exciting sport. You will take an introductory course and a route around the reservoir, where you will discover and observe the wildlife of the area. With luck you will be able to observe the different kinds of fish that live in the reservoir: the barbel, the spiny loach, the calandino, and the bogue.
We encourage you to glide smoothly over the beautiful and enveloping reservoir, surrounded by nature and practicing your boarding skills! practicing your skills on the board!

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Panthos
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Guided tour
  • IOSUP monitor.
  • Liability insurance and accident insurance
  • Technical equipment: board, paddle, life jackets and leash.
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Age for the activity: Between 16 and 50 years old.
  • Minors must always be accompanied by a monitor.
  • Reservation required
  • The activity is subject to weather conditions.
  • It is recommended to wear a wetsuit in spring and autumn, swimsuit in summer, sunscreen, sunglasses, towel and water.
RumboMeandroMelero

Heading to Meandro Melero

Guijo de Granadilla

Heading to Meandro Melero

Sailing through olive groves to the heart of nature!

Duration

Between 2,5h and 3,5h

Timetables

Summer: El Anillo 10h and 17h
Winter from El Anillo 10h
From La Pesga: to consult

Languages

Spanish English

Ideal for

5-9 people
Families, couples and friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE....
Getting to know a wonder of nature during your visit to Ambroz-Cáparra.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

We will set sail from the Gabriel y Galán reservoir, crossing the spectacular Alagón river, to the heart of Las Hurdes.
If you like bird watching, photography or just contemplating an unspoiled landscape, this is the perfect place. You will be able to enjoy the wild fauna and the olive groves where the “manzanilla cacereña”, a variety that produces one of the best olive oils in the world, is cultivated. You will border the Natural Park of Las Batuecas and Sierra de Francia and you will enter the Pinares de Granadilla. After a pleasant hour of navigation, you will arrive at the natural jewel of Extremadura, the Meandro Melero, where the Alagón River twists and turns forming one of the most beautiful spots in our region.
A unique boating activity to discover the wonders of nature during your visit to the Ambroz-Cáparra Valley!

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Panthos
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Transportation, specialized guide and guided tour
  • Liability insurance and accident insurance
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Minimum age for the activity: 4 years old.
  • Minors must be accompanied by a responsible person.
  • Reservations must be made 12 hours in advance.
  • The activity is subject to weather conditions and the water level of the reservoir.
  • Recommendations: bring a camera, sunscreen and sunglasses, and warm clothes in winter.
Photorouting

Photorouting, capturing the forest!

La Garganta

Photorouting, capturing the forest!

Capture magical snapshots in a natural and privileged environment of the Ambroz Valley.

Duration

3 hours and 30 minutes

Timetables

May to September
Monday to Sunday

Languages

Spanish

Ideal for

4-20 people
Families, couples y friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE....
Have fun with the family through the curiosities offered by the nature of the Ambroz Valley.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Photorouting is a concept that aims to express two objectives: the enjoyment of nature in a privileged environment of the Ambroz Valley and entertainment through the game using the art of photography.
You will take a simple 8km hiking route in La Garganta, a municipality with outstanding landscapes.
Through this activity you will combine mobile technology with the game. You will make the most of your snapshots, enhance your creativity and interaction with your fellow travellers. You will enjoy getting to know new places and curiosities of nature. A time to create new bonds between friends and family.
Fun, nature and fun in a single experience! And … the winner will get a prize for his effort!

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Vive Ambroz
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Route guided by an expert in nature.
  • Guided tour by a nature expert.
  • Liability insurance and accident insurance
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Minimum age for the activity: 9 years old.
  • Availability subject to weather conditions.
  • The exact meeting point will be arranged with the company at the time of booking.
  • Recommended time of year for the activity: spring and summer.
  • Distance: 8 kilometres
  • May, June and September: 9h, 10h, 16h and 17h.
  • July and August: 9h, 10h and 17h
OloresSaboresOtonoValleAmbroz

Autumn smells and flavours, among chestnut trees and chestnuts in Ambroz-Cáparra Valley.

Hervás

Autumn smells and flavours, among chestnut trees and chestnuts in Ambroz-Cáparra Valley.

Walk, observe, collect, learn, taste and enjoy through all your senses!

Duration

4 hours

Timetables

Autumm
From Monday to Sunday From 9:30h to 13:30h

Languages

Inglés

Ideal for

4-8 people
Families, couples and friends.

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE....
Entering the Castañar Gallego in a route adapted for people with visual impairment.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

The charming town of Hervás offers ample possibilities to enjoy educational, sensory and sports activities in direct contact with its privileged environment, sensory and sports activities in direct contact with its privileged environment.
You will enjoy a linear hiking route of 4.8 km between two chestnut groves of great importance in the Valley: El Castañar Gallego and El Castañar del Duque. Accompanied by a local guide, you will interpret the deciduous forest and its chestnut groves, the relevance that these forests had for the timber industry, the craftsmanship of basketry and local cuisine.
Walking among chestnut trees, you will collect their chestnuts and then roast them to taste them together with the traditional pitarra wine and sausages of Hervás, in a magical setting with privileged views, in a traditional farm near the chestnut grove. We are waiting for you in a magical territory that will not leave you indifferent!

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Verata Experience
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Picnic with tasting of roasted chestnuts, pitarra wine and sausages from Hervás.
  • Interpretative and didactic material.
  • Round trip transportation from the meeting point to the starting point of the route.
  • Round trip transportation from the meeting point to the starting point of the route.
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Minimum age for the activity: 8 years old.
  • Availability of the activity subject to weather conditions.
NavegandoHistoriaGranadilla

Sailing through the history of Granadilla

Guijo de Granadilla

Sailing through the history of Granadilla

In a canoe or kayak, travel along the Gabriel y Galán reservoir, discover the charm of the village of Granadilla.

Duration

3 hours and 30 minutes

Timetables

April to November
From Monday to Sunday From 10h to 13:30h and from 17h to 20:30h

Languages

Spanish

Ideal for

4-32 people
Families, couples and friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE....
Enjoying the tranquillity and serenity of navigating the waters of the Gabriel y Galán reservoir.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Are you up for a route full of nature and history in a canoe or kayak?
The Gabriel y Galán reservoir is a perfect mix of sun, water and forests where water sports enthusiasts can enjoy a totally natural area. You will start the tour, accompanied by a qualified technician, in the final part of the reservoir where the Alagón river enters this great reservoir running next to the pine forests of Granadilla, a forest with an area of 5000 hectares of extreme beauty.
You will continue the route to the Villa de Granadilla, an ancient walled town of feudal origin, evicted in 1955 to build the Gabriel y Galán reservoir and later declared a historic-artistic site in 1980. You can visit the town at your leisure, before or after the activity. Walking along its walls and going up to the great tower you will have a privileged view of the surroundings.
A real enjoyment of a unique environment sailing on the waters of the Gabriel y Galán reservoir!

Information and bookings
Meeting point
  • PRICE:
  • "Check rates with the supplier"
  • Organized by Jálama Outdoor
  • THE PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Guided tour
  • Technical equipment: electric bicycle and helmet.
  • Liability insurance and accident insurance
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Minimum age for the activity: 6 years old.
  • Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Availability of the activity subject to weather conditions.
  • Materials: double self-emptying kayak, backrest, vest and paddle.
MasAllaCorralLobos

Beyond the stars in the Corral de los Lobos

La Garganta

Beyond the stars in the Corral de los Lobos

Discover a magical natural spot and a paradise for stargazing.

Duration

Between 1,5 hours to 2 hours

Timetables

All year round
Monday to Sunday
Hours to be consulted with the company

Languages

Spanish

Ideal for

10-30 people
Families, couples and friends

A WHOLE EXPERIENCE....
Exploring the sky of the Ambroz and discovering beautiful celestial objects in the Corral de los Lobos.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

We will begin our stellar adventure at the Corral de los Lobos celestial viewpoint, a privileged enclave for the enjoyment of observing the sky. Our expert nature and astronomy guides will explain to you what a celestial viewpoint is and its importance for the interpretation of the star landscape.
With the naked eye and with the help of a professional laser pointer you will see the sky, you will enjoy the explanations about the main stars and constellations, and with the help of powerful telescopes you will be able to see deep sky objects, planets, nebulae, the moon, a magical spectacle that will not leave you indifferent.
Are you ready for a surprise? Let your imagination fly, let yourselves be enveloped by the magic of the stars of Ambroz, and don’t stop dreaming. We will taste local products and interpret the star landscape while we will be accompanied by stories of the past and present.

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
  • TO BE CONSIDERED:
  • Recommendations: bring a torch, water, comfortable and warm clothes, even in hot weather, a beach chair or similar or picnic blanket.
  • Children (minimun 10 years old)