Hervás

The Jewish quarter and nature in its purest form

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.

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