The path continues

this way

This area, crossed by the waters of the

Alagn, has its centre in the reservoir
of Gabriel y Galn. Vetton, Celtiberian,
Roman, Nasrid, after it was reconquered
at the end of the 15th century, it has
always been known as Tierras de
Granadilla. Surrounded by mountain
ranges, this area comprises large grazing
pasture for cattle, numerous olive grove
plantations and Woodland. Visited are
rewarded by witnesses from history, with
the ancient Roman city of Cparra being
the most noteworthy, but not the only one.

Do not miss these in the area:

A visit to the Cparra archaeological site and the
plentiful Roman remains distributed around the area.
The medieval village of Granadilla, today forming a
peninsula surrounded by the water of the reservoir and
carefully restored making i tan emblematic place.
A visit to the Gabriel y Galn Museum belonging to
the Extremadura-born poet of that name in Guijo de
Granadilla.
Walking around the cattle grazing pastures of
Santibez el Bajo, an area open to the public
allowing people to find out more about agriculture and
livestock, first hand.
Carrying out all manner of water sports in the
reservoirs guided by local specialists.
The cuisine, based on pork, olive and honey.

Variant of the path

Change of direction

Wrong way

Trasierra/
Tierras de
Granadilla
105 KM footpaths

Trasierra/
Tierras de
Granadilla

Roman Town Cparra

The second most important
town in Roman Lusitania with a
beautiful archway, and passing
point of the Silver Route.

Gabriel y Galn
House Museum
The genius poet J. M. Gabriel y
Galn lived in this house, and
died there on January 6th 1905.

Oil Museum
Olive oil holds a prominent
place at this open air
museum in Palomero.

Caminomorisco

105 KM footpaths
Natural heritage

Granadilla village and castle

A medieval village stuck in time
on the banks of a lake.

Pinofranqueado

El Cerro

Lagunilla

La Pesga
Rivera
Oveja

Azabal

Casar de
Palomero

Historical heritage

Valdelamatanza
Cuisine

Mohedas de
Granadilla

Marchagaz
Fauna

Singular views

Palomero

Granadilla

Aldeanueva
del Camino

Abada

Cerezo

El Bronco

Villanueva
de la Sierra

Santa Cruz
de Paniagua

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Santibez
el Bajo

Pozuelo
de Zarzn

Casas del
Monte

Ahigal

3
Jarilla

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Aceituna

Rebollar

Gabriel y Galn Reservoir

This large body of water is
a source of life for the cattle
grazing land and a special
protected area for birds.

Floralia
A great event remembering the
Roman lavishness in spring.

Villar de
Plasencia

Pastures
The pastures, domesticated
hill land, is a reference for
environmental and socioeconomic sustainability.

Segura
de Toro

Guijo de
Granadilla

Villa del
Campo

La Granja

Zarza de
Granadilla

Cabezabellosa

Roble del Acarreadero

A singular tree in Extremadura: 600
years it has been watching over us
and now provides 800 m2 of shade.

El Torno

Red Natura 2000

Around 180 species of birds
can be seen at this site on
migration routes.