Extremadura Guide Eng 2016

The other communication route that joins Sierra de Gata and Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla is the Ex-205 , which goes from Valverde del Fresno in Sierra de Gata to Zarza de Granadilla, near the N-630 in its last stretch to the North of Extremadura. The Roman epoch shows the Roman administration’s in- terest in these regions, which were rich in gold and tin. They were an strategic place for one of the most important commu- nication routes in the Roman Spain, namely the Vía de la Pla- ta, which joinedAugusta Emérita with the lands of the North of the Peninsula andwhich crossed the region of Trasierra-Tier- ras de Granadilla with important centres such as Cáparra . Regarding gastronomic customs, the geographical situ- ation and historical heritage of this region have given rise to an interesting and rich gastronomy . The natural products from the family orchards combine with delicious cold sausages from the well-known “pig-killings”, roast meat and kid stew, which abound in Hurdes and Gata. The oil from Sierra de Gata and Hurdes has Guarantee of Origin, which corroborates its delicious taste. Likewise, the tasteful “pitarra” wines from Sierra de Gata, kept in vaults, acquire regional reputation, especially those fromCilleros and Robledillo de Gata. Besides, the honey and pollen from Las Hurdes, highly appreciated, should not be forgotten either. In order to get to know the processes of wine or oil produc- tion in depth , it would be worth visiting the Oil and Wine Rural Museum in San Martín de Trevejo. There are wonderful examples of folk architecture not only thanks to original constructions but also thanks to the care and conservation of many of the nuclei of these areas. This is the case of Ríomalo de Arriba , La Fragosa or El Gasco in Hurdes. Besides, four localities declared Artistic Historical Groups (Conjuntos Históricos Artísticos) stand out in Gata. These localities are Robledillo de Gata , SanMartín de Treve- jo , Trevejo and Gata .

Other must-see places are the Ethnographic Museum of Cilleros, the Hurdes Documentation Museum in Pinofranqueado, the Gabriel y Galán Museum in Guijo de Granadilla and the General Interpretation Centre of Vía de la Plata in Cáparra. There are many interesting festivi- ties throughout the whole year. For instance, La Enramá , held in Pinofranqueado on the 23rd of August, stands out in Las Hurdes. It was declared Fiesta de Interés Turístico Regional (Regional Tourist Interest Festivity). As regards Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla, the festivity of “Cristu Ben- ditu” is celebrated in Guijo de Granadilla and another fes- tivity of this region, known as Fiesta Mayor de la comarca, is held on the last Saturday in the village of the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir.

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