Segura De Toro offers several distinct reasons to stay: two verracos stand in the Plaza Mayor, a grove of five monumental chestnut trees lies by the Arroyo del Temblar, and hiking trails lead from here to wine presses carved into the rock. A viewpoint looks out over the town and the Valle del Ambroz; natural swimming pools lie at the Garganta Grande. When planning your stay, it is worth considering the town’s history, views and trails as separate highlights.
Verracos and other traces of history
Two very different verracos stand in the Plaza Mayor. The large Toro, a granite verraco of the Vettones, was carved around the 6th century BC and is about two metres long. The small verraco in the square is a replica; the original is in the Museo Provincial de Cáceres. This makes it possible to distinguish the monument on site from the original in the museum.
There are historical landmarks beyond the Plaza Mayor, too: remnants of an old Templar castle have been preserved in Segura De Toro. There is also a stele with inscriptions and engravings at the town entrance. Together, the square, castle remains and stele offer different points of reference for exploring the town’s history.
Chestnut grove and viewpoint
The Castaños del Temblar grove lies on the banks of the Arroyo del Temblar in Segura De Toro and is home to five monumental chestnut trees. It is on private land; access is restricted from 15 October to 15 January. If you would like to visit the grove, take this period into account when planning your trip. It is also worth checking local access conditions before setting out.
The Mirador del Canchal de la Cigüeña is within the town limits, on the slope of the Montes de Tras la Sierra, at an altitude of 676 metres. From there, the panoramic view stretches over Segura De Toro and the Valle del Ambroz as far as the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir. The viewpoint is reached via a wooden walkway. The view of the town and the distant landscape are two distinct aspects of this viewpoint.
Hiking trails with different destinations
The SL-CC 93 Castaños del Temblar circular route starts in Segura De Toro and is 3.23 kilometres long. The SL-CC 101 Lagares Celtas trail also starts in the town and leads to Celtic wine presses carved into the rock. They were probably used to collect liquids such as wine, oil or cider.
The SL-CC 98 La Burila circular route offers a different connection between towns: it runs from Aldeanueva del Camino to Segura De Toro, approaches the Garganta Grande and returns by a different route. The three trails can be distinguished by their different features: a distance is given for the SL-CC 93, the archaeological destination is the focus of the SL-CC 101, and the SL-CC 98 connects two towns.
Natural swimming pools at the Garganta Grande
Two natural swimming pools near Segura De Toro are fed by the crystal-clear waters of the Garganta Grande. They are beside the road, and a parking area is available. The upper and lower pools differ in their location. In the lower pool, the water warms naturally as it flows over a large stone. This feature sets the two pools apart, while the trails and historical sites offer other highlights for your stay.
Discover more destinations: La Granja, Villasbuenas de Gata, El Gordo, Casas de Miravete, La Garganta, Valdefuentes, Cedillo, Fresnedoso De Ibor.
For the broader travel overview: Cáceres.
