El Payo: Hiking, Nature and Festivals

From El Payo towards San Martín de Trevejo, the Ascensión Monte Jálama hiking traverse leads for 22.1 km, with 750 m of ascent and 888 m of descent, and is designated as a point-to-point hike. A hiking route of approximately 15 km leads from El Payo to the summit of Pico El Jalama. For planning your day, the two route lengths and the route types can be compared directly.

Hiking

Puente del Gaz is a waypoint on the Ascensión Monte Jálama route, which starts in El Payo. The route crosses the DSA-370 road at kilometre point 775; from there, a participant can be transported onward by vehicle in the event of problems. The approved PR-SA 28 route also passes through El Payo and is used as a hiking route. The Navasfrías–El Payo–Navasfrías hiking route is designated as a hiking route.

In the area of the Águeda Reservoir, sustainable fishing for brown trout and other species is permitted in controlled river sections. The sections limit the number of anglers and the catch quota; a free control pass is required for a day of fishing. The controlled fishing waters in the area of the Águeda Reservoir include the Irueña Dam, the Río Frío and Mayas; they are located between the municipalities of Martiago, Fuenteguinaldo and El Payo.

Nature

The hiking area around El Payo in the El Rebollar natural region includes extensive stands of Pyrenean oak, also known as rebollo oak. Habitat type 9230, “Galicio-Portuguese oak forests with Quercus robur and Quercus pyrenaica,” is also found in El Payo.

A planned measure in El Payo partially concerns the public forest area MUP No. 30, “El Monte.” The forest area belongs to the municipality of El Payo and is characterized by holm oaks or oaks (Quercus pyrenaica), as well as maritime pines (Pinus pinaster) and Scots pines (Pinus sylvestris).

When comparing holiday apartments in El Payo, travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the respective offer pages can provide a clear basis for comparison. These three details can be matched to your own travel period and desired conditions.

Culture and History

Within the municipality of El Payo, the Tumba de la Peña del Indio is designated as an archaeological site with rock tombs and engravings. The Tumbas de la Dehesa, also within the municipality of El Payo, are likewise designated as archaeological sites with rock tombs and engravings.

The 13th La Sartén Charra Folklore Festival takes place in El Payo on 6 August and is celebrated as an annual local tradition. The traditional Fiestas de San Juan 2026 in El Payo take place from 24 to 28 June. The programme includes religious events, activities for children, evenings of dancing and music with orchestras, as well as traditional bull runs on horseback in the surrounding area.

Other places: Santiago De La Puebla, Olmedo De Camaces, Sorihuela, Lagunilla, Madroñal, La Maya, San Pelayo De Guareña, Valdelamatanza

To the overarching travel overview: Salamanca.