Leisure
Ancha Gorge
The Cáceres town of Casas del Monte boasts a large natural swimming pool that offers many leisure activities.
Location and Contact:
- Tel.:+34 927 17 90 23
- Fax: +34 927 17 90 11
- Email: ayuntamiento@casasdelmonte.es
- Website address: www.casasdelmonte.es/
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The Cáceres town of Casas del Monte boasts a large natural swimming pool that offers many leisure activities.
The gorge known as Garganta Ancha has a natural swimming pool nestled amid breathtaking scenery. Located in the highest part of Casas del Monte, a town in Cáceres province, it is surrounded by mountains and dehesa pastureland. This swimming pool is without doubt one of the largest and most well maintained in the area and has facilities where you can eat and sleep.
There are many bars and restaurants nearby, as well as areas for enjoying leisure activities, making this part of Extremadura an ideal choice for a great summer holiday. The refreshing temperature means you can explore the countryside on the many hiking routes. -
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- Natural swimming pool
Services:
- Parking
- Bar
- Coffee Shop
- Restaurant
- Recreation area
Theme:
- Leisure
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