Start the day with a hearty breakfast in Palomero. There’s nothing like a piece of toast made from freshly baked bread sprinkled with olive oil produced from the best Manzanilla Cacereña olives. Take a moment to observe the valley filled with olive trees, stretching as far as the eye can see.

Next stop, Ahigal, which holds a traditional street market every Sunday: almost a hundred stalls full of fashion, food and everything else you can imagine. Contemplate the legends of Ahigal as you walk towards the Pozo del Cinojal. They will surprise you. Enjoy the tapas and beers provided by the town to visitors every Sunday after the market.

Try one of the local culinary specialities in Santibáñez el Bajo : “migas santibañejas” (fried breadcrumbs with garlic and olive oil) and “ajo de patatas” (garlic smashed potatoes). For dessert, try one of the traditional local confections, accompanied by a good cup of “puchero” coffee.

Finally, take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear water of the natural swimming hole in Santa Cruz de Paniagua. You won’t regret it. The perfect end to your day in western Ambroz-Cáparra.

If you visit in August, we suggest you swapping the traditional Sunday market in Ahigal for the two-day medieval market that takes place in the month of August.