Plans for all tastes in the Sierra de Gredos
SWIM IN THEIR POOLS
Rivers, pools, gorges and natural pools bathed mostly by the icy waters of the hostel , the tormes and the Tietar (along with its tributaries). refreshing toilets in which we will enjoy the views of its mountains , although this summer many residents of Gredos they have had to settle for going to the municipal swimming pool (the chlorine one). We tell you where bathing is allowed this year in this special.
MAKE A MOUNTAIN ROUTE FROM THE PLATFORM
The Platform is a car park on the north face of Gredos . It belongs to the municipal terms San Juan de Gredos Y Navacepeda de Tormes , but it comes from Hawthorn Holes (just follow the directions). Its access is restricted during the summer to avoid overcrowding, so in addition to paying 3 euros per car when you reach your barrier, it will be convenient to get up early (it has 150 places).
Laguna Grande, the great mirror of the Sierra de Gredos
From there there are routes for all tastes, such as the one that goes up to the bruise (if we like the high mountains) or the one that leads to the Big Lagoon (the most familiar option).
Little shade will give us along the way, so in the middle of summer his thing is to go first thing in the morning in the morning with the cool.
EAT A TEAK FROM AVILA
One of the dining options most demanded of Avila is his veal chop. But it is not the only one. They are also typical potatoes Revolconas , their crumbs , their boletus croquettes...
The greatest fame for tasting the ribeye is the stumble , restaurant located next to guisando campsite and his Charco Verde pool . Another great place to taste it is The muleteer's stop , that from the Peak Port offers panoramic views of the Five Villas in his huge window. We should book in advance and go hungry in both cases.
Before you, the door to five charming towns to explore and enjoy in slow motion
TOUR THE FIVE VILLAS
Mombeltran and his medieval castle, Valley Caves and its precious balcony streets, Villarejo del Valle and his monument to Mountain goat, Saint Stephen of the Valley and its pretty center Y Holy Cross of the Valley with their street paintings and its privileged views.
On the south face of Gredos , there is a route to travel on foot the ravine of the Cinco Villas ideal for lovers of hiking , which can be done in a few four and a half hours (Plus what we entertain ourselves in each town). If we are too lazy to walk we can cross them in car or, better yet, in bike.
CLIMB TO PUERTO DEL PICO
Returning to the municipal area of Villarejo del Valle , probably its most visited place is the Peak Port , which separates the north face from the south face of Gredos.
they do bikers , happy to raffle the curves that lead to its peak. mycologists , in search of their mushrooms (mainly boletus). climbers , to ascend with its ropes the gigantic and ancestral rock of El Torozo. hikers to crown your peak (2021.5 meters) on foot. photographers , to capture the panoramas offered the balcony of the Five Villas or any of their mountain goats...
Everyone usually ends the excursion tasting the menu of The muleteer's stop , the only restaurant in full port , next to the parking lot.
The bridge of Hacecabos, in Arenas de San Pedro
VISIT SAN PEDRO ARENAS
One of the most frequented municipalities of Gredos it is Sands of San Pedro , medieval town of Tietar Valley . Its center, in addition to a multitude of bars, restaurants and all kinds of services, offers its gothic castle , various churches, the Infant's Palace and a pleasant walk along the banks of the Arenal River.
Moving away from the town stewing we will have the Cuevas River Reservoir , with a path to do hiking . And doing it towards the vine we will have the Sanctuary of San Pedro de Alcantara , a monumental complex with a sacristy, sewer room, library, cloisters and the Franciscan Museum of Sacred Art . From the Tourist Office organize various routes to visit inside the main buildings. This year there will be no swimming pool, neither natural nor municipal.
SUBMERGE IN THE CAVES OF THE EAGLE
on the outskirts of chestnut branch (hamlet of Arenas de San Pedro) discovered by chance in 1963 the Eagle Caves , which today can be visited on a route suitable for All public.
lasts a few 45 minutes in which we will discover the capricious shapes that their stalactites Y stalagmites along the 12 million years : birds, virgins, turtles... Ideal for lovers of geology and the speleology , and also to go with family.
CANOYING IN CANDELEDA
In the village of candlelight There are several companies that are engaged in activities of Active turism , mainly canoeing . Between them, Live Tietar organizes in summer its route of "Calm waters" , a walk of some 3 hours for him Rosarito Swamp (Tiétar river). Is for All ages (they also organize children's camps) and includes material Y picnic You just need to know how to swim.
While we row we can observe many birds : gray heron, egrets, spoonbills, mallards, kites, storks and (if lucky) black storks.