Arroyomolinos de la Vera – Vacation Apartment Amid Nature and Festivals

Arroyomolinos de la Vera can be explored along paths through chestnut trees, water and traditional festivals. The Ruta de La Desesperá runs through a dense chestnut forest and leads to the La Desesperá waterfall, which cascades in several sections into the gorge stream of the same name. The Pasarón–Arroyomolinos route also leads to Arroyomolinos de la Vera; this moderately difficult linear hike takes approximately two and a half hours.

Nature and Water

The municipal area of Arroyomolinos de la Vera is crossed by numerous watercourses, including the Arroyo del Horco, the Arroyo de San Pablo and the Garganta de la Desesperá. Las Chorreras del Tío Severiano consist of several waterfalls. The natural swimming pool of Arroyomolinos de la Vera is located amid nature. From the Mirador de la Atalaya, the view extends over the Sierra, the Tiétar Valley and the Campo Arañuelo. The Fuente del Llano, also known as “del Pilón” or “del Caño,” supplies drinking water.

Culture and History

The characteristic uphill streets of Arroyomolinos lead to the square where the church and town hall are located. The Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari dates from the late 15th century and was built from masonry and granite blocks. Its tower stands separately from the church. The Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari also contains an 18th-century Rococo altarpiece.

The festivals also give the town distinctive seasonal and cultural highlights. The Romería de la Cruz Bendita takes place on the first Sunday in May. During this event, the “Venera de la Cruz Bendita” cake is auctioned to raise funds for the preservation of the shrine. The Fiestas de San Roque take place from August 16 to 18 and include the traditional game “los palillos.” Carnival in Arroyomolinos includes the traditions of “Los Jurramachos” and “Los Gallos.” During La Lumbre de los Quintos, dry tree trunks are stacked into a large fire on the Plaza del Llano on Christmas Eve. During Los Mascarones, participants wear old clothes, cover their faces and walk through all the streets of the town with bells.

Traces in the Nearby Area

The nearby Cerro Peñalba necropolis, shared by the municipalities of Arroyomolinos and Tejeda, contains numerous upright menhirs and an impressive dolmen.

Landscape, architectural history and seasonal festivals offer different focal points for planning a trip. Those combining various interests can weigh these topics separately instead of reducing the trip to a single experience. When comparing vacation apartments in Arroyomolinos de la Vera, you can first look at travel dates, room category and cancellation policies on the listing pages.

More Destinations

Additional location options include Aldeacentenera, Alagón Del Río, Guijo De Santa Bárbara, Jarandilla De La Vera, Malpartida De Plasencia, Trujillo, Hinojal and Serradilla.

For the broader travel overview: Cáceres.