Posts in category: Our towns

Aldeanueva del Camino is a fascinating place, a unique blend of history and nature.

Those interested in Roman legacy will be keen to explore the remains of the Roman road after which the town is named. Discover several Roman bridges that are still preserved as you realise that you’re walking in a place where the Romans once walked!

Don’t miss the parish churches of Our Lady of the Elm and St. Servandus, fine examples of Gothic architecture.

If you like smoked paprika from La Vera, you’re in luck because this town is famous for producing this delicious condiment. In early October the town hosts a Paprika Festival, where the townspeople recreate the traditional method of harvesting, drying and grinding these peppers.

The Fresneda cork oak is an enormous tree that you won’t want to miss. As the largest cork oak in Extremadura, this ancient tree symbolises the region’s rich natural heritage.

From the Vía Verde de la Plata you can enjoy a walk to Pozo Hondo, an ideal place to connect with nature.

Lose yourself in the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter in Hervás. Streets like Rabilero, Amistad Judeo Cristina or del Vado are charming spots where the peculiar architecture will take you back in time.

The coexistence of Jewish and Christian traditions has created a unique heritage – both tangible and intangible – that beckons to be explored.

Discover the Medieval Bridge in Fuente Chiquita, the narrowest street in Spain, the Church of St. Mary of Aguas Vivas, the Trinitarian Convent and Church of St. John, or the charming House of Cacti – just a few of the many iconic spots waiting to be explored.

For motoring enthusiasts, Hervás is home to the Classic Car and Motorcycle Museum. And art lovers will find the collection of paintings and sculptures at the Pérez Comendador-Leroux Museum fascinating.

To understand the important role that the railway has played in Hervás, visit the Railway Interpretation Centre, a place where the legacy of the past connects seamlessly with the present.

Walk the Vía Verde de la Plata as it passes through Hervás, a living testimony to this history. Admire the famous iron bridge in Hervás and old traffic lights that evoke the golden age of the railway. Enjoy nature and travel back in time as you walk or bike this trail.

Hervás is nature in its purest form. Among the most recommended trails is the one that leads to La Chorrera waterfall, as well as the ones that go through the Castañar Gallego chestnut grove, which are bursting with colour in autumn.

Explore nature on the Heidi Trail or the Bosques de Ambroz Trail, where breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems await you at every turn.

Learn all about Jewish history during “The Converts” festival in July, where scenes from the history of the converted Jews are brought to life in a stunning natural setting along the banks of the Ambroz River.