Ambroz Valley Natural Area
A natural treasure full of contrasts
It is a small territory between mountains in the north of Extremadura, on the millenary Via Romana de la Plata.
The Ambroz Valley is a small territory between mountains in the north of Extremadura, on the ancient Roman Vía de la Plata. A natural treasure full of contrasts, with mountains over 2,000 meters, lush chestnut forests, rivers, gorges and ancient trees. 80% of the territory is under some form of protection.
It is home to magical corners, such as the Chestnut Trees of Temblar, more than 500 years old in Segura de Toro, waterfalls like La Chorrera, natural pools like those of Casas del Monte or Abadía and ancient Roman thermal baths like those of Baños de Montemayor. If we add its rich history that is reflected in the millenary Vía de la Plata or the Jewish quarter of Hervás we understand why it won the European EDEN award for the best health and wellness destination in Spain in 2019.
A perfect place for activities in nature, hiking, horses, bicycles for its beautiful Vía Verde de la Plata, stargazing and with an infrastructure of accommodation and restaurants of high quality. Gastronomy kilometer zero with several establishments recommended by the Michelin guide.
Habitable Biodiversity
The Ambroz Valley is a small region located in the north of Extremadura, on the way to Castilla y León, which includes 8 villages that enchant the traveler: Abadía, Aldeanueva del Camino, Baños de Montemayor, Casas del Monte, La Garganta, Gargantilla, Hervás and Segura de Toro. A natural treasure of contrasts, with mountains over 2,000 meters, large chestnut forests, lush oak pastures, gorges, rivers and a rich historical heritage.
Eighty percent of the territory is under some form of protection. In 2019 it received the European EDEN award for the best Health and Wellness destination in Spain. It is crossed from south to north by the Via Romana de La Plata, today Camino de Santiago. Also by the Vía Verde de la Plata, which runs parallel to the Roman road in several sections.
Singular Trees
It is a figure of environmental protection in Extremadura, which applies to trees that have a special value. In the Ambroz Valley is the largest concentration in the region. The giant Castaños del Temblar in Segura de Toro, the youngest was already alive when Columbus discovered America. The birch tree of Puerto de Honduras in Gargantilla and the cork oak of Cerca de la Fresneda, in Aldeanueva del Camino, one of the largest in the world, are its representatives.
The Protected Landscape of Monte Castañar Gallego is delightful for its state of conservation, with several routes to enjoy walking or cycling in any season of the year.
Quality and variety
A territory with a tourist tradition, which has a wide and varied offer of accommodation of all categories, as well as a place of reference for gastronomy in Extremadura, with quality restaurants, zero kilometer gastronomy and several establishments recommended by the Michelin guide, or simply steakhouses where you can enjoy the best meats in the region.
A perfect place for activities in nature, hiking, horseback riding, cycling along the beautiful Vía Verde de la Plata, stargazing, kayaking or climbing.
Magic Autumn
The landscape is so special in autumn that in 1998 the Magic Autumn was launched, which today is a holiday of national tourist interest and includes activities throughout the month of November. But the magic reaches many more corners. The abundance of water allows you to enjoy waterfalls such as La Chorrera in Hervás, natural pools such as those of Casas del Monte, Segura de Toro, Gargantilla or Abadía and ancient Roman thermal baths such as those of Baños de Montemayor.
In addition to these places, there is the rich historical heritage of the region, reflected in the millenary routes of the Romans and Celts such as the Vía de la Plata or resources such as the Templar castle of Segura de Toro, the Jewish quarter of Hervás and the Renaissance palace of Sotofermoso. The village of La Garganta is home to the only Iberian Wolf Interpretation Center in Extremadura, as well as a beautiful and very well preserved snowfield.