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Oliva de Plasencia’s historical treasures include the Palace of the Counts of Oliva, a 17th-century building with a quadrangular floor plan and linteled windows.

But the pinnacle of engineering prowess is the Roman city of Cáparra, an archaeological site located on the Vía de la Plata road. It was a very important city in Roman Lusitania, and many of its remains can still be seen today. The most notable of these is the Tetrapylon Arch, a unique structure on the Iberian Peninsula that marked the crossroads at the heart of the city.

At the entrance to the site itself is the Interpretation Centre of the Roman City of Cáparra which provides visitors with information on this historic site.

Classical theatre comes to Cáparra in the month of August as part of the Mérida International Classical Theatre Festival.

Fresnedillas Lagoon is a prime location for birdwatching enthusiasts to observe black storks, egrets, great spotted cuckoos, and a wide variety of other bird species.

Mohedas de Granadilla is located in the north of Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla and to the south of the La Pesga mountain range.

The Church of San Ildefonso is an interesting Romanesque temple built on a single floor, with buttresses on the sides highlighting a fantastic bell tower attached to the foot of the temple.

Like Guijo de Granadilla, Marchagaz, Palomero, and La Pesga, its economy is based on the production of oil from the Manzanilla Cacereña olives. This town offers activities for the practice of olive oil tourism.

Lovers of nature and physical activity can walk the Camino de Talaván trail, enjoying the spectacular scenery and they will encounter along the way on this tail at the end of the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir.

The lives and customs of the inhabitants of Marchagaz and the surrounding towns revolve around the Manzanilla Cacereña. Visitors can enjoy the neatly terraced olive groves, taste the olives and try the excellent oil, authentic liquid gold. The Olive, Olive Grove and Olive Oil Interpretation Centre is proof of the olive’s importance. Here, visitors can learn about this delicacy in a relaxed setting by taking part in different oleotourism activities.

The remains of the Convent of San Marcos, where the Franciscan monks lived, can still be seen on the Sierra de Santa Barbara hillside. You can get there by taking the Camino de San Marcos trail. For spectacular views of Las Hurdes, the Alagón Valley, and Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla, continue onward and climb up to the Altamira Peak at 980 metres. You can get there by car or on foot taking the Altamira Peak Trail.

Be sure to try the regional specialties in Marchagaz, such as “caldereta extremeña” (lamb stew), wild boar stew and “chanfaina” (lamb offal stew), among others.

Commune with nature on the Camino del Verdeo trail, an eco-active hiking trail that offers panoramic views of the Gabriel y Galán reservoir.

Surrounded by chestnut groves, oak groves and dehesas with abundant livestock, this village in Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla is a hidden gem with a fascinating past. It borders Zarza de Granadilla, Casas del Monte and Villar de Plasencia.

If you take the trail that leads to the Piedras Labradas plateau, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views. Discover the remains of what was once a Roman sanctuary on Collado de Piedras Labradas at an altitude of 1,050 meters and marvel at the fantastic views from this natural overlook.

Jarilla will delight you with its popular architecture, its emblematic public washing places and its flower-adorned homes. Also in this town is the Church of San Gregorio Magno, declared an Artistic Monument in 1982.

Guijo de Granadilla is located in the centre of Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla near the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir. Next to the reservoir dam lies the village of Gabriel y Galán, settled to house workers during the construction of the reservoir. On a peninsula inside the reservoir is the “The Ring” International Centre for Sports Innovation in the Natural Environment, a strategically positioned facility for water sport training and practice, as well as a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts. It’s an innovative project where sports, active tourism, and nature come together in perfect harmony.

Stargazing enthusiasts are in for a treat. Here at the Tourist Astronomical Observatory, the first of its kind in Extremadura, visitors will experience the night sky like never before from its two celestial viewing platforms.

Also located in this town is the Gabriel y Galán House Museum, the best way to learn about the life and legacy of the Salamanca-born poet known for his use of Castúo (Spanish dialect spoken in Extremadura).

In the month of May, the town pays tribute to its illustrious son by celebrating the Poet’s Week, a literary event that features a full slate of recitals and concerts.

La Granja is located on a plain flanked by the Tras la Sierra Mountains and the Ambroz River.

The town is bathed by the waters of the Ambroz River, creating an impressive natural pool that invites you to relax and contemplate.

The Church of Mary Magdalene, built between the 16th and 18th centuries, stands out as the most emblematic religious building.

A few steps from there you’ll find vestiges of the town’s Roman past, including an ancient milestone marking the route of the historic Via de la Plata. There’s also a fascinating stone farrier’s shop that dates back to 1544.

On a hot summer day there’s no better place to cool off than in its magnificent natural swimming pool. There are large swatch of grass for sunbathing and a restaurant that serves local delicacies.

Nestled between the Sierra de Santa Bárbara and the Alagón River valley, Cerezo borders Marchagaz and Mohedas de Granadilla.

Los amantes de la naturaleza encontrarán un verdadero paraíso en estos paisajes. Dehesas de encinas y extensos olivares crean un escenario perfecto para la exploración. Embárcate en rutas como la del Camino de Cerezo a Palomero o la Bazargosa que te guiará hasta el pozo Gabriel.
This a nature lover’s paradise. Vast holm oak dehesas and olive groves provide the perfect setting for exploration. Hike one of the many trails such as the one from Cerezo to Palomero or the Bazargosa trail that leads to the Gabriel well.

Be sure to visit the Church of St. John the Baptist, an 18th-century slate masonry structure with a single nave divided into two sections. Inside, it features a Baroque altarpiece on the main alter and a Renaissance baptismal font.