Valle del Jerte

Understand

Restaurants, hotels, and hiking areas are found in both the villages and the agricultural parts of the valley. A reservoir to the southwest, mountain ranges to the north and south, and a mountain pass in the northeast mark the boundaries of Valle del Jerte. There are several villages in the valley. Some of the largest villages from southwest to northeast include:

1 Navaconcejo 2 Cabazuela del Valle 3 Jerte 4 Tornavacas

Getting there

The highway N-110 connects the villages across the region with Castile and Leon (to the northeast) and Plasencia (to the southwest). As a result you will want a car to navigate this region but there are bus and train networks in nearby Plasencia.

Getting around

By car The best way to navigate this valley is via car, given its rural nature and minor/private roads leading to accommodation and points of interest.

See

1 Calvitero. A mountain of the Sistema Central, to the north of the valley, at a height of 2,400 m (7,900 ft). (updated Jan 2025) 2 Puente Nuevo de Carlos V. Bridge on the Route of Carlos V dating back to the 16th century. (updated Jan 2025) 3 Puerto de Tornavacas, N-110 (if traveling northeast, parking is available via a turn to the right). Mountain pass to Castile and Leon at a height of 1,275 m (4,183 ft). (updated Jan 2025)

Do

2 Garganta de los Infiernos, N-110, Km 368, ☏ +34 927 014 936, [email protected]. A nature reserve in the far west of the Sierra de Gredos, with an area of 7000 hectares. The 1 Nature Reserve Visitor Center is at the entrance to the park with parking available. (updated Jan 2025)

Eat

1 El Castillo, N-110, Km 368, 5, Cabezuela del Valle, ☏ +34 927 492 379, [email protected]. Traditional cuisine with a varied menu. (updated Jan 2025) 2 Garza Real, C/ Piscinas, 12, Valdastillas, ☏ +34 626 982 784. Restaurant with rentals available. (updated Jan 2025)

Sleep

1 Alameda del Jerte, Ctra. de El Torno, km 6, ☏ +34 656 866 424, [email protected]. Rural apartments surrounded by farms and the Rio Jerte. (updated Jan 2025) 2 Casa Valeriana, Paraje Nogaledas, Navaconcejo, ☏ +34 644 255 025, [email protected]. Tourist apartments in the hills north of Navaconcejo. (updated Jan 2025) 3 Casas Rurales en el Jerte, Paraje El Tumba, ☏ +34 607 497 961. Rural tourist properties available for booking. East of Navaconcejo. (updated Jan 2025) 4 Hotel Balneario, Carretera Nacional 110, Km 383, ☏ +34 927 633 000, [email protected]. Rural villa with restaurant, cafeteria, and buffet. (updated Jan 2025)

Go next

Continuing to follow N-110 to the northeast across the pass will lead you into Castile and Leon. Following N-110 to the southwest will lead you to Plasencia.