Discover Jarilla: Vía de la Plata, Water and History

Trails and Getting Around

In Jarilla, the Plasencia–Jarilla stage of the Camino Natural Vía de la Plata follows the route of the former Plasencia–Astorga railway line (Palazuelo–Astorga) and runs from Plasencia to the municipal boundary between Jarilla and Casas del Monte. It is considered fairly easy and safe for hikers and cyclists; for the most part, it follows the former railway line with a firm, wide surface. At the level of the Embalse de la Jarilla (Embalse de Cabezaolí), the Camino Natural Vía de la Plata passes under the A-66. If you compare different daily itineraries, you can assess the mode of transport, surface and water locations separately when planning.

You can compare a holiday apartment in Jarilla using the specific details on the listing page: travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions. These three fields help you distinguish offers clearly; you can base your choice of location on trails, water spots and traces of culture.

Water

In Jarilla, there is a natural swimming spot on the Garganta Perdida watercourse, around 500 metres southeast of the town centre. It is directly connected to the town centre by a municipal concrete path that varies in width from 2.5 to 4.5 metres. On the right bank, the swimming spot includes a recreational area of around 179 m². It lies on a rocky mountain watercourse with a pronounced longitudinal and transverse gradient. Distance, path width, bank, area and gradient provide different concrete points of reference when planning a day by the water.

Nature

The Embalse de la Jarilla is used for irrigation; various water birds such as gulls, ducks and geese, and cormorants can be observed there. In Jarilla, you can enjoy peaceful walks through chestnut, oak and cork oak forests interspersed with stands of heather, strawberry trees and broom. If you would like to consider natural features separately, you can include water observation and wooded walking trails independently in your plans.

Culture and History

The Iglesia de San Gregorio Magno is considered Jarilla’s most important monument and dates from the 16th and 17th centuries; its construction began in the 16th century and continued into the 17th century. The church was rebuilt in 1852, as attested by an inscription on its façade. Remains of an ancient Roman temple have been preserved on the Cerro de Piedraslabradas. Only the cella of this temple remains. The site is associated with ancient indigenous Vettonic cults of nature and the waters flowing down from the mountain. If you give historical sites and landscapes different weight, you can classify the church, Cerro, Garganta Perdida and Embalse as separate themes.

Other Places

Other places: Navatrasierra, Riolobos, Carrascalejo, Santibáñez El Alto, Talayuela, Bohonal De Ibor, Herreruela and Piornal.

Getting There

Jarilla can be reached via a turnoff from the N-630.

For the overarching travel overview: Cáceres.