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AMBROZ-CÁPARRA Tourist Experiencies Map
La Garganta
La Pesga
Marchagaz Palomero EX-205
Santa Cruz de Paniagua
Mohedas de Granadilla
A-66 E-803
Abadía
Granadilla EX-205
Zarza de Granadilla Guijo de Granadilla Ahigal Santibañez el Bajo
Roman city of Cáparra Villar de Plasencia Oliva de Plasencia A-66 E-803
To Plasencia
Baños de Montemayor Hervás
Aldeanueva del Camino Gargantilla
Segura de Toro
Jarilla Cabezabellosa
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PEDALLING WITH ENERGY FROM THE SILVER WAY TO THE MILKY WAY
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ENJOY IT LIKE AN ANIMAL... A FARM ANIMAL! ALL ABOARD FOR THE GABRIEL Y GALÁN ISLANDS
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FUN IN THE WATER THE NATURAL PANTRY OF THE MEADOWLAND
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SURROUND YOURSELF WITH HEALTH AND RELAXATION SUMMER WITH THE BIRDS OF AMBROZ-CÁPARRA
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TAKE A BREAK UNDER THE WATER MEMORIES OF LUSITANIA
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THE CALL OF ANIMAL NATURE GET ALL THE FLAVOUR OUT OF THE SLAUGHTER
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WHOOP, WHOOP... HERE COME THE CRANES! MULTIADVENTURE IN AMBROZ-CÁPARRA
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY NIGHT THE FORESTS OF AMBROZ-CÁPARRA, FROM THE...
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A FEAST FOR BACCHUS RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES IN THE SPAS
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ASTRIDE YOUR STEED FLOATING OVER ANCIENT COUNTRYSIDE
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TAKE A TRIP THROUGH TIME
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PEDALLING WITH ENERGY Climb on an electric bicycle and everything will roll smoothly! Can you imagine visiting the most out-of-the-way places pedalling a bike… with almost no effort? With an electric bike, you’ll cover long distances and climb high hills in a healthy, ecologically friendly way: exercise you hardly feel. You have to try it!
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Place Hervás and Granadilla N. persons Mín. 1 - Máx.10
If you like to experience nature and culture in a different way, this is your chance. Electric bikes allow you to combine easy exercise and tourism in a balanced, ecologically sustainable way, with zero exhaust emissions.
Time 1h
You’ll go up hills while hardly realising it; you’ll cover great distances in an easy, pleasant way. You won’t want to get off the bike, and when you do you won’t forget your sense of wellbeing.
Period All year Languages SPA Hours Flexible Price 7€ per hour for renting a bicycle. For rentals of more than three hours there is a 15% discount
What better way to discover Hervás or Granadilla, or travel any other route you want? With our advice, you’ll reach any place you propose. Get on and pedal!
The price includes • 1 hour of electric bike rental • VAT
Observations It’s also possible to follow guided routes that include a picnic. Consult the supplements. There is the option of lodging at Apartamentos La Vía, depending on vacancies. Consult prices.
More information and reservations APARTAMENTOS LA VÍA Paseo de la estación, s/n. 10700. Hervás. Cáceres. 927 473 470 / 639 402 583 apartamentoslavia@gmail.com www.apartamentoslavia.blogspot.com.es
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FROM THE SILVER WAY TO THE MILKY WAY If the Romans could come back to life...! Enjoy a wonderful stroll beneath the stars at Ambroz– Cáparra! A special session of astronomy that combines culture and mythology from ancient places where history left its mark. A great chance to observe the immensity of the universe from some very special places. Come and enjoy this cosmic voyage from the Silver Way to the Milky Way!
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Place Vía de la Plata: Roman city of Cáparra. Granadilla and the Hervás area N. persons Mín. 4 - Máx.12*
Under the guidance of a specialised team, the session begins with a workshop on how to interpret the sky. You will practise simple visual observation and orientation through the heavens, so as to recognise the principal constellations, their legends and mythology, and learn how to use the stars to locate where you are on Earth. Then you will go on to use a computerised telescope to study both the Solar System and the star systems of our own galaxy by observing the most representative and visible objects in the night sky (planets, satellites, stars, galaxies, clusters, nebulae, etc.)
Duration 2 h approx. Period All year long Languages SPA Hours At dusk Price 28€/person for 4-6 persons. 24€/person for groups of 7-12 persons. *Groups of more than 12 persons: consult.
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How many times have you asked yourself about the mysteries hidden in the space that surrounds us? It’s a safe bet that you would like to learn how to observe the stars and their secrets! Well this is your chance to enjoy a “star experience” that will delight everyone! Take part in an ‘astrotourism’ session and enjoy some clear, brilliant skies, perfect for distinguishing the different kinds of objects in the firmament.
Among the elements that make this a memorable experience: the magic of the night, an ancient historic setting surrounded by exceptional natural beauty, and the chance to learn how to recognise the principal constellations and enter the world of mythology. Come and discover the historic Vía de La Plata and the cosmic Milky Way! We await you for this fascinating voyage through the Universe, so infinite and enigmatic. It will make you feel closer to the stars than ever!
The price includes • Qualified experts that bring out the best in this experience by means of professional material (land and astronomy binoculars, maps, planetarium and computerised telescope). • Civil liability and accident insurance and VAT.
*For groups of more than 12 persons, consult availability and special terms. The session depends on the weather conditions of the moment *Optional: A guided visit to the Roman City of Cáparra (on the Vía de la Plata route) and/or Granalla: Prices per person from 3€. Information/reservations: Noelia Parra - Granadilla Viva. 690 25 45 65 / granadillaviva@gmail.com / www.granadillaviva.com
More information and reservations CIELOS DE EXTREMADURA Soluciones Wellness, S.L. 927 240 501 / 699 817 346 info@solucioneswellness.com www.solucioneswellness.com
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ENJOY IT LIKE AN ANIMAL... A FARM ANIMAL! Have fun learning to be a farmer and a gardener Have you ever visited a traditional ecological farm? Can you imagine enjoying a day taking part in the tasks common to a family farm? A team of specialised, friendly instructors await you in a lovely place near the mountains. Fun and learning are assured as you play at being a farmer and gardener in the company of some very special friends.
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Place Aldeanueva del Camino (Valle del Ambroz) N. persons Mín. 4 - Máx. 25 Duration 3 h approx. Period All year long (except from 15 Dec. to 15 Jan.) Languages SPA / FRE Hours Morning or afternoon depending on season Price 23€/adults and 15€/ children: up to 4 persons 21€/adults and 13€/ children: from 5 to 15 persons 19€/adults and 11€/ children: from 15 to 26 persons
The Granja Educativa La Laguna is in the lovely Ambroz Valley, surrounded by mountains and forests, in the northern part of the province of Cáceres. La Laguna is a perfectly equipped and staffed ecological farm at which to spend an unforgettable day surrounded by nature and in the company of some very special friends. You surely know what a traditional farm is, but maybe you’ve never had the chance to be a farmer or gardener for a day. We propose a playful, educational experience that will make you more aware of the environment, the culture of ecology and a sustainable lifestyle. You’ll take part in some traditional activities in a pleasant way, learning and playing. What fun! You’ll stroke the animals, learn their secrets and take care of them. You’ll collect and prepare the food for the cow, the sheep and the pigs. You’ll milk the goat, check whether the hens have laid their eggs, brush the horses and take the livestock grazing. You’ll even have the chance to ride around a field atop a donkey or in a wagon. You’ll go back in time to practices that you forgot about or never knew: taking care of an orchard or learning to make some handicrafts or preparing some food that you will then enjoy eating. What fun you’re going to have!
The price includes • A guided visit to the whole farm in the company of instructors and professionals who are specialists in each subject. • A ride by donkey or cart. • The materials necessary for the activities and the culinary workshop. • A sample meal of all the food that is prepared. • Insurance and VAT.
Observations Reservations are necessary, and are subject to availability and weather that is favourable for carrying out the activities.
More information and reservations GRANJA EDUCATIVA LA LAGUNA C/ Las Vegas, s/n. 10740. Aldeanueva del Camino. Cáceres. 644 341 679 info@granjaeducativalaguna.es www.granjaeducativalaguna.es
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ALL ABOARD FOR THE GABRIEL Y GALÁN ISLANDS Conquer a medieval castle from a kayak in the water! Show your adventurous spirit by spending an amusing day on a kayak trip! You’ll cross the waters of a pretty reservoir in the heart of nature to discover some of its islands, and you’ll be able to show off your skills with some aquatic games. Row, come hell or high water! In addition, you’ll be able to “conquer” an attractive medieval village from the water and have one of the best views of whole area from its medieval walls. There are lots of surprises in store!
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Place Granadilla, Gabriel y Galán Reservoir N. persons Mín. 4 - Máx. 50* Duration 2 - 2.5 h aprox. Period Spring/summer Languages SPA / ENG Hours Morning/afternoon (recommended) Price 25€ / person*
A great number of valleys are washed by several rivers that flow into the largest reservoir in the northern part of the province of Cáceres, the Gabriel y Galán. This reservoir, of great natural beauty, is ideal for nautical and water activities. On one of the peninsulas of the reservoir is the medieval village of Granadilla. It is here, close by its wall, that we begin a voyage through the calm waters of one of the most unique natural areas in Extremadura. After the specialised staff and lifeguards put the finishing touches on the vessels, the adventure begins, and we paddle our kayaks through the water to one of the islands! On the return trip we have some fun in such aquatic games as kayak polo, or tracing different patterns in the water with the craft as we practise teamwork and cohesion. This is the perfect blend of sport and recreation, as we paddle toward the lovely walled village and its castle. You’ll certainly want to photograph the spectacular sunset over the water. You will also be able to visit Granadilla, which has been declared an Historic-Artistic Complex, and explore its unique aspects and history. Would you like to be part of this nautical adventure? Prepare to board!
The price includes • Specialised guide-instructor/lifeguard • All the necessary approved material for the activity • Insurance and VAT
Observations The excursion depends on favourable weather. *Groups of more than 8 persons: consult special terms. * Consider the possibility of forming groups of more than 50 persons. Children up to 6 must be with their parents, and those up to 18 must be accompanied.
More information and reservations MONFRAGÜE NATURAL ECOTURISMO C/ Joaquín Alcalde, 70 10680. Malpartida de Plasencia. Cáceres. 638 520 891 info@monfraguenatural.com www.monfraguenatural.com
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ASTRIDE YOUR STEED Prepare to enjoy nature at a gallop! If you’re passionate about riding and like to discover special places that can only be reached by horseback, go to Ambroz-Cáparra: you’ll marvel at its nature and culture, and we provide you with everything you need for some holidays with your own horse. Saddle up because we’re waiting for you!
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Place Baños de Montemayor N. persons Mín. 2 - Máx. 25 Duration 2 days Period All year long Languages SPA Hours Flexible
Unique natural surroundings and an impressive historical and cultural legacy are just some of the things that will fascinate you at AmbrozCáparra. This is a unique destination where nature, culture, sport and food come together… and can be shared with your noble friend. Your horse will be your faithful travelling companion for discovering all this beauty, which we’ll traverse at a pleasant pace that will fascinate you. Then we’ll enjoy a meal in the countryside before returning to the hotel to rest, while our horse visits the stable where it is lodged and cared for. Everything you need and more to enjoy this adventure. Ride the wind!
Price 49€ per person
The price includes • 1 night in a double room with breakfast • 1 night’s stabling for your horse • 1 equestrian route • VAT
Observations Reservation 7 days in advance. Does not include the horse. Consult the supplement for a guide along the route. Special prices for groups of more than 6 persons. There is also the possibility of relaxing health and spa treatments at the spa in Baños de Montemayor. Consult prices and availability.
More information and reservations HOTEL RESTAURANTE LA GLORIETA Avda. de las Termas, 101. 10750. Baños de Montemayor. Cáceres. 927 488 018 hotelglorieta@hotmail.com www.hotelrestaurantelaglorieta.com
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FLOATING OVER ANCIENT COUNTRYSIDE You’ll remember it forever! We offer you a unique adventure, very exciting but very safe. You’ll fly over the ancient Tierras de Granadilla aboard a hot air balloon. You will feel the weight of history beneath your feet in this thrilling, unequalled experience… with a 360-degree view you’ll never forget!
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Place Roman city of Cáparra Medieval town of Granadilla N. persons Mín. 3 - Máx. 4* Duration 3,5 h. approx. Period All year long Languages SPA Hours At dawn
Do you want to experience new sensations and a safe, fascinating and unique adventure? It’s easy to feel the new experience of floating through the air at dawn as history spreads out beneath your feet. Surrounded by the calm, just relax and let your imagination fly too, as you pursue the spirit of adventure. It’s time to take off in a way that’s as surprising as it is magical. You’ll marvel at the spectacular fields, the mountains in the background, the small rivers, the immense stretches of water with its islands and small clumps of houses that make up the villages… You’ll have the privilege of observing from on high the legacy of the Roman city of Cáparra along the Vía de la Plata, and the walled medieval village of Granadilla, with its castle. What photos! After an exciting landing, we complement this vibrant experience with a good Extremadura breakfast and raise our glasses of cava. Don’t think twice, and come live an unforgettable day flying over one of the region’s most impressive natural and cultural areas!
Price 150€ person
The price includes
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• Instructor-pilot. • Preparation of the balloon. • 1 hour of flight in a hot air balloon. • Pickup after landing. • Toast with a glass of cava. • Breakfast. • Certificate of participation. • Photos of the experience. • Return to point of departure. • Insurance and VAT.
Reservations depending on availability. *For more than 4 persons, there is the chance of joint flight with other balloons, if reservations are made at least a week in advance. In ballooning, the safety of the passenger is the priority, so it is essential that the weather be favourable. The pilot will confirm the flight 24 or 48 hours before take-off. Optional: Guided visit to the Roman city of Cáparra and/or Granadilla: Prices per person from 3€. Information/reservations: Noelia Parra - Granadilla Viva: 690 25 45 65 / granadillaviva@gmail.com
More information and reservations EXTREMADURA EN GLOBO Montijo. Badajoz. (+34) 606 975 676 www.extremaduraenglobo.com extremaduraenglobo@gmail.com
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A FEAST FOR BACCO Savour the pleasures of the Roman table! Did you know that the Romans took part in long nights where wine and food were the stars? Dare to relive those customs: savour the exquisite food and drink the wines of that fascinating period. Have a real feast!
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Soak up Roman culture and customs through food, in an authentic banquet, or relive the pleasures of wine like a real patrician.
Place Cabezabellosa N. persons Mín. 15 - Máx. 30 Duration 2 hours and a half Period Roman dinner: from May to October Wine tasting with local food samples: from November to April Languages SPA
Wearing Roman togas, we go back in time to live all the rituals of an earlier period. The music of a harp and some Roman verses will transport us there. We’ll play with taste and the other senses to create a unique world. Through a perfect blend of food and wine, we’ll discover a world of aromas, sensations and details to awaken your senses. Enjoy the delicacies of ancient Rome!
Hours From 21:30 to 00:30 h Price 36€ per person
The price includes • A Roman dinner consisting of two starters, a main course, dessert, wine and beer; or a sampler menu of five dishes and five different wines (two whites, two reds and a dessert wine). • VAT
Observations The reservation includes a Roman dinner or the wine/sampler menu. They cannot be combined. There is the option of lodging in the Casa Rural Villa Lucía for 8 persons. Consult the supplement. Telephone for reservations: 659 38 80 08 / 670 62 76 62
More information and reservations RESTAURANTE LOS TRES GABRIELES Ctra. Villar de Plasencia - Cabezabellosa km 6,8. 10729. Cabezabellosa. Cáceres. 659 388 008 restaurantelostresgabrieles@hotmail.com www.restaurantelostresgabrieles.com
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RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES IN THE SPAS Relax and enjoy water in all its forms! What are you waiting for? Take a break and enjoy a cure of rest and peace. It’s time to discover what water can do for you by enjoying the relaxation and benefits of hydrotherapy. Treat yourself to a moment of wellbeing!
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Did you know that water has been used as therapy since ancient times?
Place Hervás N. persons Mín. 2 - Máx. 8 Duration 1 hour and a half Period From 1 March to 15 December Languages SPA/ENG Hours From 09:00 a 14:00 h, from 17:00 a 20:00 h
Thermal water in different states and temperatures is an excellent way to disconnect from routine and to relax and care for your body. Through jets, baths and steam you can enter a world where water is the star. Far from the noise of the city, in lovely surroundings, you can enjoy a treatment of rest and peace, leaving the hurried world behind and treating yourself to some quality relaxation. Submerge yourself in the marvellous universe of wellbeing and relaxation!
Price 35€ per person and circuit
The price includes • 1 integral thermal circuit with the following techniques: a thermal
bath with hydro massage in a bathtub, fogging room (application of thermal water for respiratory problems), foot bath (application of cold thermal water to the feet to improve circulation), four kinds of contrast showers (fogging, spray, filiform and bi-thermal), steam bath or Turkish bath (applying steam in a closed area to eliminate toxins), frigidarium (a fountain of ice flakes following the sauna), hydro massage in a Jacuzzi, hydro active heated pool (from 30º to 32º C.) with a waterfall, swimming against a steady current, duck beak and swan neck jets, outdoor pool (in season).
• VAT
Observations Reservation necessary. Consult special prices for groups, as well as opening and closing periods. Lodging is possible, at a supplement starting at 70€ per double room.
More information and reservations EL SALUGRAL TERMAL RESORT Ctra. Nacional 630, km 434. 10700. Hervás. Cáceres. 927 474 850 info@elsalugral.com www.elsalugral.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY NIGHT Let your lens capture the magic of the night! Give free rein to your creativity through the camera. In a setting of great cultural and natural beauty we teach you the tricks and technique of night photography so you can capture all the ambience, colours and hidden essence that our eyes are not capable of seeing. Step into the night!
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Place Roman city of Cáparra N. persons Mín. 10 - Máx. 20 Duration 3 hours Period All year long Languages SPA / ENG / POR Hours Flexible Price 30€ per person
Let the night seduce you to discover that halo of mystery and beauty inherent in night photography, bringing out daily surroundings beyond their time frame. We’ll experience the immensity of the Cáparra archaeological site as we never have before. With some basic camera equipment and techniques, the night will open up before our lenses to reveal a different place in time and space. This is an experience that will remain etched in memory –that of our cameras and ourselves– always surprising us. Just focus in the dark and shoot!
The price includes • An instructor who is a professional photographer. • An experienced guide. • Preliminary instruction session. • A night photography route. • VAT
Observations Reservations a week in advance. Consult the offer for larger groups. Participants should have basic photography equipment. Optional: lodging at the Casa Rural Solaz de Ambroz (Jarilla). Prices, information and reservations: 615 027 795. www.solazdelambroz.es
More information and reservations INSERTUS C/ Sanguino Michel 28, Bajo. 10005. Cáceres. 927 781 116 / 619 380 081 www.insertus.com info@insertus.com / comercial@insertus.com
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THE FORESTS OF AMBROZ-CÁPARRA, FROM THE MEADOWS TO THE MOUNTAIN Enjoy the colours of nature! Can you imagine that in just a few kilometres you can go from a Mediterranean landscape to an Atlantic one and discover their different ecosystems? It’s within reach in this trip by overland vehicle, guided by a nature expert who will show you the rich biodiversity of the Ambroz-Cáparra area, from the valleys to the mountains. Immerse yourself in one of the least known and most beautiful natural areas and satisfy your curiosity.
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Place Tierras de Granadilla Ambroz Valley N. persons Mín. 4 - Máx. 14 Duration 3 h approx. Period All year long Languages SPA / ENG Hours Flexible Price 39€/person.
This trip in an overland vehicle through the Ambroz-Cáparra area, with a specialised guide who’s a nature expert, is a unique experience. It includes the holm oak and cork oak trees of Extremadura’s typical dehesa fields; the pine areas of Granadilla and the low-lying fields and valleys above 500 metres elevation; the mountain forests with their spectacular chestnut, oak and birch trees in the Trasierra and Ambroz areas. The higher peaks of the Sierra del Ambroz, at 1,700 metres in altitude, are natural observation areas for the magnificent views of Salamanca province and Portugal. Shoot pictures! You’ll also discover some of the unique trees that are indigenous to Extremadura, and along with its natural wonders you will discover centuries of history. It’s majestic. We’ll explain traditional country life: tilling the soil, cultivating olive and cherry trees, growing strawberries, the way the communal fields and hills have been administered, how local wines have been made… the people, their land and their traditions. Here are the local history, popular architecture and rich cultural legacy that give an overall vision of the area. Take advantage of this chance to discover the enormous biodiversity of a land that shines with the colours of each season!
The price includes
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• Professional nature guide • Vehicle and transportation • Quality optical equipment that’s necessary for the trip • Country picnic. Insurance and VAT
The trip depends on favourable weather. The different landscapes we encounter depend on the time of year.
More information and reservations MONFRAGÜE NATURAL ECOTURISMO C/ Joaquín Alcalde, 70. 10680. Malpartida de Plasencia. Cáceres. 638 520 891 info@monfraguenatural.com www.monfraguenatural.com
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WHOOP, WHOOP... HERE COME THE CRANES! A natural spectacle for the senses Come and get to know the cranes in their winter refuge! Guided by an expert, you can observe them from a wall, a medieval castle or a field: see the “V” formation of these big birds in flight reflected in the water. You’ll hear their peculiar trumpeting calls as they break the silence of nature. We’re waiting to take you on this unique natural experience!
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Place Tierras de Granadilla. Gabriel y Galán Reservoir. Medieval village of Granadilla. N. persons Mín. 1 - Máx. 5* Duration 1/2 day (4 h approx.) Period From November to February
What do you know about cranes and their winter migrations? Have you ever observed this beautiful, stylised bird in its daily movements between the places where it eats and where it sleeps? Extremadura, and especially the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir and the Tierras de Granadilla Bird Protection Areas, are some of the places with the most cranes in Spain. This is a unique experience that you will never forget. Thanks to an expert ornithologist, you will observe and discover some of the secrets of how these attractive birds behave. They spend the winter in families in this natural paradise, eating acorns in a pleasant climate that provides the optimum habitat, among fields, islands and water... And since not all of them are cranes, we’ll be able to meet other winter birds along the route.
Languages SPA / ENG
In the afternoon, when they return to their roosting sites in their characteristic “V” flight, you’ll hear their peculiar trumpeting calls, an experience not to be missed. This is a gift to the senses from nature.
Hours 09:00 h / 15:00 h
We’re waiting for you!
Price 1 person 45€. From 2-5 persons: 30€ adults Children up to 12 years: 18€.
Observations
The price includes • A guide who is specialised in ornithology. • Transportation during the trip. • High-quality optical equipment for observing the birds: binoculars and telescope. • Insurance and VAT
*Consult special terms for groups of more than 5 persons. Before making the reservation, ask about the most favourable time for observing the cranes. Optional: lodging at the El Carvajal Casa Rural (Cabezabellosa). Information and reservations: 669 795 310 / casacarvajal@yahoo.es / www.historic-spain.com
More information and reservations BIRDING HOLIDAYS C/ Navaconcejo,16. 10600. Plasencia. Cáceres. 669 795 310 info@birding-holidays.com www.birding-holidays.com
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MULTIAVENTURE AT AMBROZ-CĂ PARRA Guaranteed fun and excitement! Want an adrenaline rush in some special natural surroundings? The sensation of risk and adventure, combined with the intensity of the sporting activities we offer, provide great excitement. Dare to enjoy!
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Place Hervás
If you like adrenaline, fun and strong emotions, multi-adventure activities are perfect for you.
N. persons Mín. 3 - Máx.15
Accompanied by a specialised instructor, we’ll teach you how to improve your mental concentration and the precision of your archery, and you can even take part in a small tournament. You can also test the strength of your legs and arms by scaling a climbing wall, or dropping down the face of a wall with a rope (rappel) or doing so hardly even touching that wall (the rappel bounce technique).
Duration 1 hour and a half Period All year long Languages SPA/ ENG
You can also make the descent in a more amusing way, by a zip line, or put your balance to the test with a Tibetan bridge, formed by ropes that provide a gentle swaying.
Hours Flexible Precio 25€ per person (3 activities), to be chosen from two blocks: block 1: rock climbing, rappel rappel bounce; block 2: zip line, Tibetan bridge, archery. If two blocks are reserved (6 activities), the price is 35€ per person.
What do you like most?
The price includes • Civil liability insurance • The necessary technical material • Specialised instructor • VAT
Observations When making the reservation, indicate the block or blocks of activities you want to practise. There is the possibility of lodging in cabins all year long, except July and the first two weeks of August. Consult availability and supplements.
More information and reservations TURISMO ACTIVO EN EL VALLE DEL AMBROZ (Albergue Turístico Valle del Ambroz) Camino de Marinejo km 1,6. 10700. Hervás. Cáceres. 927 473 292 / 608 704 161 info@alberguevalledelambroz.com www.alberguevalledelambroz.com
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THE CALL OF ANIMAL NATURE The echo of the rutting among the pines at Granadilla Have you ever witnessed the natural spectacle of the rutting? Do you know that people who experience it for the first time feel great emotion? Don’t miss this opportunity to take part in an absolutely sensational experience. Live much more than an adventure. Witness the rutting in an exceptional natural area and along with a specialised guide!
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Places Granadilla Zarza de Granadilla Abaday N. persons Mín. 2 - Máx. 12 Duration 4-5 h approx.
Have you ever heard about rutting? The first strong rains at the end of summer arouse the mating instinct in deer, and starting then their bellowing breaks the afternoon silence. We offer you a trip in an all-terrain vehicle, led by a nature expert, through some almost virginal ecosystems to observe this process, and along the way meet some of the different species of wildlife. You’ll also learn about the role of hunting in this area. The high point comes at dusk, when the silence of the fields and the pines of Granadilla is broken by the braying of the deer in heat. You will admire the beauty of these animals, the struggles of the males and their courting of the females. Moments you will always remember.
Period End of August; September and October Languages SPA / ENG
The icing on the cake of this exciting day comes when we sample some of Extremadura’s culinary products against the backdrop of a spectacular sunset.
Hours Afternoon until night
Follow your roving instinct and discover animal nature at Ambroz-Cáparra!
Price 55€/person: 2 persons. 50€/person: 3 persons. 40€/person: 4 or more persons. Children from 7-14 years get a 50% discount.
Observations
The price includes • A guide specialised in nature tourism. • Transportation aboard an all-terrain vehicle. • A country picnic with products from Extremadura. • Optical material for observing the deer. • Insurance and VAT
The trip depends on the rutting season and favourable weather. Guided visit to the Roman city of Cáparra and/or Granadilla: prices per person from 3€. Information/reservations: Noelia Parra - Granadilla Viva: 690 254 565 / granadillaviva@gmail.com
More information and reservations CALVITERO NATURAL C/ Nidos, 35. Bajo B. 10003. Cáceres. 627 501 240 borja@calvitero.com www.calvitero.com
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GET ALL THE FLAVOUR OUT OF THE SLAUGHTER Enjoy this rich tradition! Would you like to experience a ritual that has been passed from generation to generation? Take part in the slaughter of the pigs, then consume their succulent products at table –a pleasure for the senses.
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You’ll be able to take an active part in the ritual of Extremadura’s pig slaughter, learning all about each step of this tradition and using its typical tools.
Place Hervás N. persons 20 persons Duration Weekend Period Spring, autumn and winter Languages SPA Hours Flexible Price 90€ per person
We lend a hand as first the dead beast is scorched, then cut up into pieces –some of which will be made into different kinds of exquisite sausages. Other parts are cooked in stews, to be accompanied by the migas, or bread crumbs... But it’s not all work. We then enjoy this traditional food: the migas and the excellent cuts that are roasted. A real feast! Is your mouth watering?
The price includes • 2 nights lodging and breakfast at Apartamentos La Vía or La Vía and La Caldera cabins • 1 day of slaughtering • VAT
Observations Reservation seven days in advance. Consult prices for other groups.
More information and reservations APARTAMENTOS LA VÍA Paseo de la estación, s/n. 10700. Hervás. Cáceres. 927 473 470 / 639 402 583 apartamentoslavia@gmail.com www.apartamentoslavia.blogspot.com.es
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TAKE A BREAK UNDER THE WATER An exciting scuba diving adventure for everyone If you want to find out what’s under the surface of the water but never dared to try, then this is the time and the place: just jump in. Accompanied by a diving expert, you’ll experience incredible feelings in some of the most attractive waters at Ambroz-Cáparra. We’re waiting for you under the water!
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Place El Anillo and Granadilla (Gabriel y Galán Reservoir -Tierras Granadilla) Natural pools, ravines and ponds in the Valle del Ambroz. N. persons Mín. 1 - Máx. 8 Duration 2.5-3 h approx. Period Spring-summer recommended Languages SPA / ENG / GER
You may often have wondered what it’s like to go scuba diving. Well think no further. The time has come to take a break under the water! It’s an exciting, pleasant experience. Feel the adrenaline as you plunge into crystalline waters of some of the most spectacular natural areas in the Valle del Ambroz: natural pools, ravines, ponds, reservoirs… or at Tierras de Granadilla in unique natural and cultural surroundings beside medieval walls and ancient bridges and castles. You’ll be in the best hands, with a professional team that’s always at your side. You will use a neoprene suit and the best equipment when you discover what it feels like to be under water. Experience nature and aquatic fauna in a totally new way. You’ll feel new sensations as you breathe and see everything that’s under the surface. And if you’ve had experience, there’s even a chance to dive under the ice. It’s up to you to take the plunge… See you under the water!
Hours To be agreed upon Price 48€ / 1 person 175€ / 4 persons 250€ / 8 persons
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The price includes • A sports expert specialised in diving. • Complete diving equipment. Compressed air bottle. • Food. Photos and video of the best moments. • Insurance and VAT.
For groups of more than 8 persons, consult special terms. Diving for people over the age of 12. The session depends on favourable weather conditions. Consult the terms for other kinds of diving. Qualified divers: immersions next to the walls of the Villa de Granadilla in the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir. Advanced divers: high mountain diving or under the ice in Ambroz mountains (2,000 meters altitude).
More information and reservations ESCUELA ESPAÑOLA DE ACTIVIDADES SUBACUÁTICAS Ronda Salvador, 78. 10600. Plasencia. Cáceres. 650 707 673 joseluisperezmoreno@gmail.com
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MEMORIES OF LUSITANIA Follow in the footsteps on the Roman Empire! Admire the remains of the Roman city of CĂĄparra and discover the splendour that this culture brought to Extremadura. A guided tour through another period, with a surprising history and secrets. Ancient Rome awaits you!
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Place Roman city of Cáparra N. persons Mín. 10 - Máx. 20
Strolling through the Roman city of Cáparra with the best guide, an archaeologist, we discover the legacy of this culture and marvel at so much beauty and history. We’ll learn again that we once were Romans: that we live, feel and speak almost the way they did. We’ll become archaeologists, inspecting these historical remains and emulating the techniques the Romans used.
Duration 1 hour and a half Period All year long Languages SPA / ENG / POR
In addition, you can listen to stories about Cornelio, our Roman legionnaire, who will teach us how to make a seal for the Emperor.
Hours Flexible Price 10€ per person Consult discounts for children
Enjoy an experience full of history! Ave Cesar!
The price includes • A specialised instructor • Teaching material • VAT
Observations Reservations 5 days in advance. Ask about larger groups. There’s a possibility of the “Cuentos y Leyendas” activity: ask about the supplement.
More information and reservations INSERTUS C/ Sanguino Michel 28, Bajo. 10005. Cáceres. 927 781 116 / 619 380 081 info@insertus.com / comercial@insertus.com www.insertus.com
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SURROUND YOURSELF WITH HEALTH AND RELAXATION You’ll experience the greatest pleasure! Can you imagine combining the subtleties and aromas of grapes, cherries or chocolate in a body massage and beauty treatment? You’ll discover the properties and benefits of these delights and feel a deep sense of wellbeing. Pamper yourself the way you deserve!
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Place Hervás N. persons Individual treatment Duration 1 hour and a quarter Period Between 1 March and 15 December Languages SPA / ENG Hours From 09:00 to 14:00; from 17:00 to 20:00
Disconnect from everything a take a trip through your senses with body wraps that will produce the perfect balance between health care and beauty. We offer you the perfect wrap for every moment. You’ll get the benefits of wine therapy through the antioxidant and hydrating properties of the grape wrap, or the anti-inflammatory and remineralizing qualities of cherry therapy: both wraps are ideal for spring and summer. And during the fall and winter you must sample the chocolate therapy, a relaxing antioxidant treatment that brings warmth. Feel thousands of sensations and let yourself go!
Precio 55€ per person and treatment
The price includes • 1 cherry wrap or chocolate wrap therapy. • VAT
Observations Reserve in advance. Indicate the treatment desired. Consult special rates for groups as well as the periods when treatment is offered. Possibility of lodging at 70€ for a double room.
More information and reservations EL SALUGRAL Ctra. Nacional 630, km 434. 10700. Hervás. Cáceres. 927 474 850 info@elsalugral.com www.elsalugral.com
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SUMMER WITH THE BIRDS OF AMBROZ-CÁPARRA Enjoy birdwatching between valleys and mountains! Do you feel up for an exceptional day centred around ornithology? Summer is the ideal time for learning how to recognise some of the most attractive and unique species in their natural habitats in Extremadura. Accompanied by a specialist guide, you’ll have a great time looking for birds and taking memorable pictures!
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Place The natural areas around Tierras de Granadilla and the Valle del Ambroz N. persons Mín. 1 - Máx. 5*
We propose living ornithology in its purest state through a specialized guide who will instruct and entertain you. The trip begins early in the lower valleys and then, as the day goes by, ascends to the mountains, which are cool and pleasant in summer. We will visit different habitats along the way: olive groves of the manzanilla cacereña variety, fields of oak trees, lush forests (chestnuts and oaks) and mountain scrubland.
Duration 1/2 day : 4-5 h Full day: 9-10 h Period From June to August Languages SPA / ENG Hours Morning. Consult. Price 1/2 day: 35€/adult. 20€/children (up to age 12). Full day: 70€/adults. 40€/ children
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Did you know that the end of spring and the beginning of summer are ideal times for sighting some of the most attractive and unique birds?
There is a wonderful sense of peace and freedom from the highest peaks of the Ambroz area, from which it’s possible to see some of the most elusive birds in flight: the rufous scrub robin, the bluethroat, the dipper, the black vulture, the imperial eagle, the honey buzzard, the lesser kestrel... And as a backdrop, wonderful views over the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir. We’re waiting for you at Ambroz-Cáparra, a paradise for birdwatching!
The price includes • Specialized ornithological guide. • Transportation during the trip. • Optical equipment for observation: binoculars and telescope. • Insurance and VAT. Full day: a picnic or a meal in a restaurant along the route.
*Consult special terms for groups of more than 5 persons Before making the reservation confirm the best time for watching the birds Optional: lodging at the Casa Rural EL Carvajal (Cabezabellosa). Information and reservations: 669 795 310 / casacarvajal@yahoo.es / www.historic-spain.com
More information and reservations BIRDING HOLIDAYS C/ Navaconcejo,16. 10600. Plasencia. Cáceres. 669 795 310 info@birding-holidays.com www.birding-holidays.com
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FUN IN THE WATER Live an exciting water experience! Were you aware of all the possibilities that fresh water offers for adventure? You’ll like paddling a kayak through a reservoir in the soft breeze as you enjoy the views, or feeling the force of waterfalls, or bouncing along on a river that goes through a gorge. You’ll come back again for sure! From
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Place Hervás N. persons Mín. 4 - Máx. 20 (kayak) Mín. 5 - Máx. 12 (ravines) Duration 2 h kayak 4 h ravines
We’ve combined action, adventure and some adrenalin with nature and water. Here’s an exciting, fun experience you can enjoy with friends and family members. Glide through the waters of the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir paddling a kayak, disconnecting as you admire the surprising natural beauties. In summer you can’t miss a ride down the Tejea, a gorge in the Valle del Ambroz that’s covered with virgin forest, where we’ll put you to the test exploring, climbing, jumping, swimming or diving. You’ll enjoy the contact with nature.
Period Kayak: Fall, spring, summer Ravines: summer Languages SPA / ENG
You’ll feel like a fish in water!
Hours Flexible Price Kayak: 25€ per person Ravines: 35€ per person
The price includes • Civil liability insurance • All the technical material necessary • A specialized instructor • VAT
Observations When making the reservation, indicate the activity you’re interested in. There are cabins for lodging all year long except in July and the first two weeks of August. Consult supplements.
More information and reservations Turismo Activo en el Valle del Ambroz (Albergue Turístico Valle del Ambroz) Camino de Marinejo km 1,6. 10700. Hervás. Cáceres. 927 473 292 / 608 704 161 info@alberguevalledelambroz.com www.alberguevalledelambroz.com
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THE NATURAL PANTRY OF THE MEADOWLAND Return to the origins on the Vía de La Plata Can you imagine living for a while fully immersed in nature? Discovering the secrets of an ecological cattle operation run by a biologist? Make it all come true on a trip through oak trees, in an idyllic setting right on the Vía de la Plata route and close by the Roman city of Cáparra. Take advantage of this excellent chance for understanding the great value of the local meadowland, a natural ecosystem with an ancient tradition and enormous biodiversity… that works as a natural pantry!
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Place Dehesa Finca Casablanca (near the Roman city of Cáparra) N. persons Mín. 12 - Máx. 60
Do you know what a dehesa is? It’s a multifunctional agro-sylvo-pastoral system of meadowland common to much of Extremadura. Are you familiar with ecologically raised livestock? All this may sound vaguely familiar, but you may not have had the chance to immerse yourself in the enormous biodiversity or discover the secrets of an operation that has made a commitment to balanced development. If you want to live a very special day, we propose a unique introduction to the values of nature, rural life and the local flora and fauna, as carefully explained by a biologist-stockbreeder. You’ll learn how to respectfully treat and use the soil in a natural way as a guarantee of sustainability.
Duration 2.5 h approx., in addition to food Period All year long
You’ll discover the secrets of producing meat and food products in an ecological way, and if you wish, you can sample their excellent quality. In addition, you’ll traverse the dehesa in absolute calm, breathing in its aromas and the sounds of nature. While you walk along the Vía de la Plata, in Cáparra you’ll find the only four-doored arch in Spain. It’s almost 2,000 years old, and is a symbol of the importance of the Roman city of Cáparra –in what was then called Lusitania– and one of the emblems of Extremadura’s cultural legacy. And if you want even more excitement, we invite you for a day of typical seasonal migration of livestock (transhumancia)... ¡one of just two offered all year! We await you in the paradise of the dehesa!
Languages SPA Hours 11:00 h / 16:00 h Summer: 18:00 h Price 18€ adult. 12€ children.
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Supplement for eco-sampler menu: 12€ adult. 8€ children.
• A guided visit through the farm and countryside, as explained by a biologist-rancher. • Material for observation / Transportation. • Insurance and VAT.
Observations Optional complementary proposals: Sampling of culinary ecological products: by previous reservation and according to availability. Supplement: adult 12€ / children 8€. The transhumancia experience accompanying the livestock on foot: twice a year, at the end of June (going up to the pastureland in the Sierras del Ambroz) and at the end of November (coming down to the dehesas in the Tierras de Granadilla). Dates vary depending on the weather. The distance is 30-35 km approximately. Price: 36€. It includes: support vehicle; guides during the trip; breakfast, lunch and sampler meal; insurance and VAT.
More information and reservations DEHESANDO (Grupo Casablanca-Cáparra, S.L.) Finca Casablanca, s/n (junto a la Ciudad Romana de Cáparra) 10667. Oliva de Plasencia. Cáceres. 639 637 498 / 606 601 139 info@dehesando.com www.dehesando.com
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TAKE A TRIP THROUGH TIME Don’t get it from a book! Relive history! Return with us to the past, feel yourself a part of history. We propose a unique, guided tour through the history of the Arabs, the Romans, the Middle Ages, and the expulsion of the Jews from the peninsula. You’ll visit the Roman city of Cáparra, the medieval town of Granadilla, and one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Spain, at Hervás. Come and live history in a different way!
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Place Roman city of Cáparra Granadilla Hervás N. persons Mín. 4 - Máx. 8 Duration 1/2 jornada (4 h approx.) Full day (6-7 h approx.) Period All year long Languages SPA Hours 09:30 h / 16:30 h Price 30€ /person (half day) 50€/persona (full day)
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Can you imagine going back in time by participating in a chronological voyage through 15 centuries? Relive some of the moments of our past in a special way, where you’ll be able to feel you are the main character as you visit some of the most important and representative historical-cultural enclaves in Extremadura and AmbrozCáparra. Curiosities, legends and amusing anecdotes will form part of an exceptional route. It begins at the Roman city of Cáparra with a surprising staging. It continues in the lovely medieval village of Granadilla with an amusing game to learn the secrets that are hidden in its walls. Finally, you will discover the stories in the Jewish quarter of Hervás, one of the best preserved in Spain, as you take part in a cultural gymkhana that will delight everyone. Participate, ask, search, learn and have fun! Three proposals to have a good time and discover our past in an amusing way. Become a part of history by joining it!
The price includes Half day: • Professional guide specialising in cultural matters. • Routes through the Roman city of Cáparra and Granadilla. • Transportation from the start to the end of the route. • Material for the activities. Insurance and VAT. Full day: also includes: • Guided visit and cultural gymkhana through the Jewish past of Hervás. • Transportation from Granadilla to Hervás and return to the starting point.
Consult special terms for more than 8 persons. OPTIONAL: • Contract just the visit to the Jewish quarter of Hervás: 20€/person. • 5€/person. It is possible to contract for a restaurant lunch in Hervás. • Recommended lodging: El Jardín del Poeta: (Guijo de Granadilla). Information and reservations: 609 23 62 54 / eljardindelpoeta@gmail.com / www.eljardindelpoeta.com
More information and reservations MONFRAGÜE TREASURES C/ Cáceres, 36. 10680. Malpartida de Plasencia. Cáceres. 677 329 769 info@monfraguetreasures.com www.monfraguetreasures.com
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