Since 1973 the Jerte Valley has been declared a site of cultural interest. It is located in Extremadura, limiting to the north with the provinces of both Ávila and Salamanca. Without a doubt, it is one of the great natural paradises that we have in Spain. In it we will enjoy both dense forests and natural pools.
The Jerte Valley is between two mountain ranges and there we can discover a total of 11 municipalities. If you have not yet come to this place, you will have to write it down as another destination to consider. To begin with, you can go in March, when the traditional festival of 'The cherry blossom'.
What to see in Valle del Jerte, its municipalities
We start with those municipalities that are giving a special touch to this very natural place. In all of them you can rest and learn a little more about the environment in which we are going to venture.
valley head
It has just over 2000 inhabitants, being the most populated in the region. Its altitude is one 500 meters above sea level. One of its main streets runs parallel to the river and is divided into three parts or sections: The bridge street, the square and the Hondón street. On the facades of the buildings we will see shields and different symbols. The baroque hermitages and the church of San Miguel Arcángel, well worth our visit.
Navaconcejo
It is divided into three main avenues: Paseo de Extremadura, Paseo Río Jerte and Cañada Real. It also has a lower part, which is where new houses or chalets are located. The upper part o 'The Nogaledas' They have a gorge with waterfalls that are highly visited by tourists.
Broom
You can pass through Piornal, which is at an altitude of more than 1100 meters. It is one of the highest areas of this place and also of Extremadura. Its origins date back to the XNUMXth century and still today you can see the church from the XNUMXth century, as well as an XNUMXth century hermitage. It is true that many of his great memories have had to be rebuilt, but his essence still remains in this place.
jerte
It is the municipality that ranks fourth among the most populated, thanks to its 1300 inhabitants. It could not be less than its neighbors, so the churches are also one of the key points as well as its long streets and those very natural corners.
Tonavacas
From this place we are going to highlight the baroque style church, Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, but in addition to it there is also the hermitage of Santa María. Although today we will only find its ruins. In this place he was hosted Carlos V.
Nor do we want to forget about Barred who has just over 400 inhabitants and where you will find ovens from prehistoric times. Although the Roman remains are also basic at this point. The churches and public fountains make it another of the essential walks. The same happens with Cabrero, which has just over 300 inhabitants and Castañar Houses which is around 600 inhabitants. El Torno and Rebollar as well as Valdastillas complete the list.
The viewpoint of memory
As its name suggests, it is a natural viewpoint, which allows us to admire the entire Jerte Valley. From the N-110 road we will go uphill and we will find it just a couple of kilometers before El Torno. In addition to the great views, there are also some sculptures that provide the most melancholic air towards those who are no longer with us and who perform tribute to those killed in the Civil War. They were placed in the place in 2008. Already from the town of El Torno we can admire great views thanks to the various spaces as a balcony.
But also, this viewpoint is not the only one in the place. Because in the vast majority of corners, one appears to us. We have the viewpoint of Puerto de Tornavacas. It is almost at the foot of the road, making it one of the most visited places. The viewpoint of the mount of the crossIt has a picnic area as well as incredible views of the peaks. However the viewpoint of the chorrero de la Virgen It is right in the center of the nature reserve. So to get there, you will have to go through the forest. But you will have a path that takes you to another of the most incredible points. There the waterfall will be the main protagonist. The San Felipe viewpoint is in Cabezuela del Valle and the El Cerrillo viewpoint is in Navaconcejo.
The cherry museum
In this case, we will have to go to Cabezuela del Valle. There we will find a typical house of the area but that has been rehabilitated to house this museum. The cultivation of cherries is a tradition, so the whole process is explained here, through interactive resources. In this place you will also find information about the 'The Cherry Blossom' party which is usually celebrated during the second half of March. The trees are illuminated for several days in one of the villages. It is a festival that has attracted the attention of many tourists and has been declared of tourist interest.
The natural pools of the Jerte Valley
In Tornavacas we will find a large pool and a smaller one for children. You will see them in the Chorrillo. While in Jerte, we have the pool 'El Nogalón', which is next to the mill square. Right next to it you have a playground and also shady parts, in case the heat gets too hot. Also in Jerte, there is 'La Tenería'. Place that you will find right at the entrance of the town, but if you come from the Tornavacas area.
The pool of 'Los Pilones' it is located between Jerte and Cabezuela del Valle. Without a doubt, it is one of the most beautiful, although to see it we have to go up a path of about three kilometers. Although it may not seem like it, we can also go with children and they will love it. On the outskirts of Cabezuela del Valle we are going to find another of the pools that is well worth a visit. Its name is 'La Pesquerona' and in addition to having a shady area it also has a beach bar. Very close to it, we find the call 'Blue Bridge Pool', because there is a metal bridge right next to it. Just as a recommendation for these bathing areas, you have to be very careful of the rocks. Not in all of them, but some can slip and therefore, we must carefully monitor the little ones in the house.