Bike tour in Extremadura

Hola and welcome to your bike tour in Extremadura! Your location is Oropesa. The small village at the foot of the Sierra de Gredos has a wonderful medieval old town. A special highlight of the village is, however, the castle with its dominant donjon, that was built around 1400. It originally consists in two castles – one partially preserved Arabic fortress and a newer part from the 15th century.

The first stage of your bike tour in Extremadura leads you through typical Mediterranean forests along the extensions of the Sierra de Gredos. On your way, a detour to the Gualtamino canyon is worthwhile. The Cascada del Diablo there, the devil’s waterfall, belongs to the most beautiful waterfalls in Spain. At your destination Jarandilla de la Vera, the castle of the count of Oropesa, that you can see already from afar and that is used today as a hotel, expects you. Discover on a stroll through the shops the smoked pepper powder Pimentón de la Vera. It is made according to a traditional formula and is produced in the region – a real souvenir.

Shortly after today’s starting point, a detour to the monastery of Yuste is worthwhile. It once served as refuge of Karl V., who then was the most powerful man in the world. Relaxed, it goes to today’s destination, the lovely medieval town Plasencia. The Rio Jerte forms the natural moat around the by a wall surrounded old town hill. It was an important means of defense during the time of reconquest in Spain during the 12th century. Go on a tour through the old town with its numerous palaces and churches, wherein the new cathedral is the most outstanding.

Your bike tour in Extremadura leads you to the South into the direction of the Rio Tajo. With it, you reach the Montfragüe national park. The park is one of the biggest animal refuge and ornithological reserve in Western Spain and known for its breeding raptors there. Take a seat at one of the observation posts and watch the birds hunting and nesting. A special viewpoint is the Castillo de Monfragüe. It originated in the time of conquest by the Arabs, is today a ruin and reachable by bike – including view!

It goes further into direction South on your bike tour in Extremadura. Through wonderful Mediterranean forests it goes to Trujillo. The medieval village is called the cradle of the conquistadors. One of these conquerors was Francisco Pizzaro. He conquered Peru and the Inca Empire in the 16th century, which he brought down. On the Plaza Major, a statue for the most famous son of the city was built. Above Trujillo there is a Moorish fortress, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view on the roofs and towers of the city.

To conclude your bike tour in Extremadura, it goes to Cáceres, one of the most beautiful medieval towns of Spain. An especially well-preserved old town district will impress you. Go for a walk through the past of the city, whose settlement history started more than 2000 years ago. Numerous churches, palaces and cobbled streets characterize the oldest part of Cáceres. Enjoy a full-bodied wine from the vineyard Ribera del Guadana at the end of your trip. Salud!

Your bike tour in Extremadura already ends after breakfast. With pleasure we extend your stay in Cáceres or Madrid with an additional night on request.