Valdastillas combines a circular walking trail with mountain biking routes, places by the water and buildings with their own history. The trail starts and ends in the village; the cycling routes descend to a water crossing or pass a natural swimming pool and continue through Valdastillas. If you are looking for a hotel in Valdastillas, you can first consider whether hiking, cycling, swimming or local history will shape your stay.
Hiking and mountain biking
The Sendero SL-CC 32 Cascada del Caozo is a 7.0-kilometre circular walking trail. Both the start and finish are in Valdastillas, so you can plan it as a standalone hike. When planning your time, take your own pace and planned breaks into account.
A route of the Centro BTT Valle del Jerte descends via the Puente de los Molinos to Valdastillas, where it crosses the Garganta Bohonal at a picturesque spot at the foot of a waterfall. Another route reaches the natural swimming pool of Valdastillas and then passes through the village near the church. The two routes have different highlights: one features a descent and crossing, while the other takes in the swimming pool and a ride through the village. As route conditions and signage may change, check the latest information before your ride.
Places by the water and viewpoints
The Garganta Bohonal has a natural swimming pool that is used for swimming seasonally. This is distinct from the municipal swimming pool complex in Valdastillas, which has facilities adapted to users’ mobility needs. If these facilities are important for your plans, check the specific arrangements before your visit.
A footbridge offers a view of the Cascada de Marta. In the upper part of the old quarter is the Charca, also known as the Chorrera, a place where water flows year-round. It was formerly used as a wash place and for cleaning intestines after slaughtering.
The places by the water have different roles: seasonal swimming is the main attraction at the Garganta Bohonal, the Charca recalls everyday work in the past, and the footbridge offers a view of the Cascada de Marta. Swimming, local history and scenery therefore offer different highlights for visitors.
At the Garganta Marta, visitors can watch the Lagar de TĂo Alicio in operation. Check locally before your arrival to find out whether a visit is possible.
Buildings and local history
The Iglesia de Santa MarĂa de Gracia was built in the 16th century. Its tower offers views across the Valle del Jerte as far as Plasencia.
When leaving Valdastillas in the direction of Cabrero, you come to the Ermita del Humilladero. The chapel houses a Baroque sculpture of the Cristo de la Victoria from the 17th century. Unlike the view from the tower, the sculpture is the focus of a visit here.
In 2023, murals were created on facades in Valdastillas as part of the Muro CrĂtico program of the DiputaciĂłn Provincial. Unlike the older religious buildings, this date points to a more recent art project. The timeline therefore runs from the church built in the 16th century, through the 17th-century sculpture, to the 2023 art program.
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