Acebo: Culture, Orange Routes and Natural Pools

In Acebo, the Church of Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles is protected as a Site of Cultural Interest in the Monument category. It is considered a unique example of Gothic-Renaissance architecture in Extremadura. Its significant high altar retable dates from the first half of the 17th century; its architectural structure was created by Alonso de Balbás. The church was built in several construction phases from the beginning of the 16th century to the end of the 18th century.

Culture

The Chapel of the Holy Lamb is the only one of the numerous chapels built in Acebo that has survived to this day; it was formerly known as the Humilladero Chapel. The tradition of handmade bobbin lace has also been preserved to a particularly significant degree in Acebo. The El Álamo Bobbin Lace-Makers’ Association organizes an annual event attended by lace-makers from all over Spain.

The Fiesta de la Naranja includes an agrotourism route, a tapas route and competitions for Pitarra wines and sweet treats. During Holy Week, numerous religious statues are carried in procession through the streets of Acebo by worshippers.

Other places:Berzocana, Talayuela, Guadalupe, Santibáñez El Bajo, Valdeobispo, Alcuéscar, Cáceres, Zorita

Nature

Along the Rivera de Acebo, olive and orange groves alternate with vegetable gardens, fruit trees, meadows and riverside woodland. The La Cervigona waterfall consists of several successive cascades; the highest of these is 60 metres high.

The Jevero natural pool consists of two pools and has an extensive, shaded lawn area as well as public facilities; it is also the starting point for several hiking trails. The Carreciá natural pool has a café, a relaxation area and views.

Trails

The Camino Natural de la Ribera de Acebo is a 15-kilometre route with seven well-signposted trails. The Monte de la Osa trail passes through orange and olive groves as well as pine and oak forests and offers views of the Acebo landscape.

The Lágina Trail forms a circular route through the Colmenita, la Mata and Robledillo areas of Acebo. The Orange Tree Trail, Sendero de los Naranjos, runs through the small valley formed by the Lágina stream; orange cultivation is considered part of Acebo’s culture there.

The Los Baldíos trail leads to a higher area with 360-degree views of the Acebo River valley, Mount Jálama, the Lágina stream and the Los Baldíos valley. The different trail types can be compared for personal planning according to length, route and views.

For planning your own day, the trails can be understood according to their character: the Camino Natural combines 15 kilometres with seven signposted trails, the Lágina Trail remains a circular route through the areas mentioned, and Los Baldíos sets a viewpoint as its destination. Those who wish to explore landscapes through different impressions will find orange and olive groves, woodland, streams and valley views along the trails described. In this way, longer trail sections, a circular route and a higher viewpoint stand alongside one another as clearly distinguishable options.

To the higher-level travel overview: Cáceres.