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Villanueva de la Vera
Villanueva de la Vera stands amid a vast plain to the south of the Sierra de Gredos mountains. Due to its strategic location, the area has been populated since the Iron Age.
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Villanueva de la Vera stands amid a vast plain to the south of the Sierra de Gredos mountains. Due to its strategic location, the area has been populated since the Iron Age.
The town's fabulous architecture attracts visitors throughout the year. In fact, Villanueva de la Vera was declared an historic-artistic site in 1982. Its streets, the layout of the old quarter, the houses made of wood and masonry, harmonised through a series of overhangs, all combine to create a site that typifies La Vera's quaint architectural style.
Villanueva has many places to visit, such as the church of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción. If you like religious buildings, be sure to visit the town's two chapels: San Antón and El Cristo.
It is also a great area for nature lovers, who can visit La Cascada del Diablo (The Devil's Waterfall), located in La Garganta de Gualtaminos (Gualtaminos Gorge). There is also a viewpoint at the same site, offering fabulous views of the waterfall and the beautiful surrounding countryside. You can also explore some of the many hiking trails to discover the wide variety of local flora and fauna.
Plus, if you visit Villanueva at carnival time, you will be able to enjoy La fiesta del Peropalo, which has been declared an Extremadura Fiesta of Tourist Interest. -
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Museum of Empalao
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Valverde de la Vera Castle
With the passage of time the first fortress in the town of Valverde de la Vera in Cáceres was incorporated into the church which was built, which gave rise to a new castle.
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Castle-palace of the Counts of Oropesa
This 15th-century fortress retains the original Gothic beauty contemplated by Charles V during his stay in Jarandilla de la Vera.
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Garganta Alardos gorge
This extremely well maintained area encompasses several pools that form the Alardos gorge, an outstanding beauty spot in the district of La Vera that is an ideal choice for your holiday.
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Cuartos Gorge
Enjoy a stay amid beautiful countryside in the municipality of Losar de la Vera, Cáceres province, where you can have a refreshing dip in the river that flows through the area.
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Garganta Jaranda gorge
Garganta de Jaranda gorge, in the municipality of Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres province, has numerous natural swimming pools where you can cool down on hot summer days.
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Gorge of Minchones
In Villanueva de la Vera you will find the Gorge of Minchones, formed by a great stream of water and numerous ponds that will delight the whole family during the summer holidays.
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Gorge of the River Moro
You can't miss the "Los Molinos" natural pool formed by the Gorge of the River Moros, located in the region of La Vera.
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Losar de la Vera
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Madrigal de la Vera