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unique flavour, colour and taste to the s EX-213 e z d d Notes o e u m r e e l a EX-203 n dishes. M Tejeda ga a V Jaraíz Tourism oce e de Tietar r a 927 170 587 Introduction The winding road that leads to Yuste, surrounded by a Garganta Tourism oce This tour will take us to the historic region of La Vera in the north-east of the province; wonderful forest alone justifies the imperial selection of this 927 179 706 Emperador Carlos V Route the land which Carlos V chose to spend his last days from among all the places of his place. We will arrive at the monastery, which is open to visitors on all days. Later we go descend stopping by the curious www.rutadelemperador.com vast empire. We will visit historical sites, castles, museums and a monastery; and take www.rutacarlosv.es German cemetery (World War I and II) and arrive in Cuacos part in atavistic festivals, we will bathe in gorges with crystal clear waters among forests de Yuste, a Historical Site whose arcaded squares, Asunción with changing colours, we will eat, drink… and dream with the deadly Serrana. Did you know that...? church and the well-known house of Jeromín, quite clearly endorse its declaration. The "Carlos V Laredo-Yuste Notes Route" is a cooperative network of cities travelled by the www.museopecharroman.com distinguished person in his 927 469 130 retirement journey; the stretch Did you know that...? between Tornavacas (Valle del Jerte) and Jarandilla is a widely The Pecharromán Museum used mountain trail and is was established in 1996 thanks Southern facade of San Miguel church Pasarón de la Vera simply known as Ruta de Carlos Popular architecture of Garganta la Olla Cuacos de Yuste to Ricardo Pecharromán y The tour starts in Tejeda de Tiétar with a visit to the San V (Carlos V Route). While the Morales (Madrid 1949), a Emperor's Route between Miguel church, a "real jewel", as jotilla (local song) from In 1402 the lands of Yuste were relinquished by promoter of culture, painter e Jarandilla and Yuste recreates Tejeda goes, Heritage of Cultural Interest; on its south facade st its owner to some hermits of Plasencia, who later and patron. The 17th-century u every year in February his there is a curious votive altar from the Roman times known as Y building that adopted the rule of San Jerónimo. This is the origin of arrival at the monastery. houses it was the muerte pelona. We proceed to Pasarón de la Vera, the monastery, today a National Heritage, which in the past his declared as an Historical Site; a beautiful mountain village ultimately will be chosen by Carlos V to spend his last days: studio in where we will enjoy its popular architecture and get to know on 8th August 1556 the emperor left Brussels by sea to Monasterio Extremadura. the Condes de Osorno palace and the curious Pecharromán Laredo from where he arrived at Jarandilla in November to go de Yuste museum. to Yuste on 3rd February 1557. Vigilia del sueño. 56 Pecharromán, 2011. The retreat of an emperor: La Vera The retreat of an emperor: La Vera 57 Pimentón Yuste Gastronomy Natural Active La Vera Pimentón Yuste Gastronomy Natural Active La Vera We continue until where we will visit We continue up to , the last Historical Notes the San Pedro Apóstol church, the Ocho Caños fountain and Site of our tour where we will visit, among other constructions, Notes Jarandilla Tourism Oce the bull-ring with a rectangular floor plan. The Puente Viejo the curious Casa del BARCO (Boat house). On the outskirts Villanueva Tourism Oce 927 560 460 recreational area is located at the exit of the town in the San we will visit the Diablo waterfall in the Gualtaminos gorge, 927 570 813 Parador de Jarandilla Hotel Gregorio gorge, which we will pass through to go to Jarandilla going towards , the last village of the ATURIVE www.parador.es de la Vera and visit the castle of the Counts of Oropesa, region and the province, whose beautiful places and its bridge www.aturive.com 927 560 117 currently a Parador Nacional (Tourism Hotel). over the Alardos gorge will put an end to our tour. 927 172 071 Empalao Museum ADICOVER 927 566 222 www.comarcadelavera.com y m As we have already seen paprika is the star of 927172264 / 927172326 o n La Vera cuisine; which is used to spice up Main sights... o Did you know that...? str caldereta (stew), patatas revolconas, (mashed The Empalao Museum in Ga potatoes), migas (bread crumbs) and tasajos (lean strips In Villanueva de la Vera the Valverde de la Vera, where of meat dressed with paprika, garlic and salt, and then Peropalo is celebrated during this unique rite is enacted on dried) made from lamb or beef. Also typical are cuchifrito carnival, a collective catharsis Diablo waterfall (Villanueva) Alardos gorge (Madrigal) the night of Holy Thursday made of suckling pig, and roast kid; Verato cheeses and of where the process is represented during Easter, by a stooge that probably course seasonal produce such as cherries, raspberries, ra e The privileged environment of this region allows acknowledged as Festival peppers, asparagus, chestnuts or wild mushrooms. in the past might have of Regional Tourist Interest, a V you to carry out numerous activities in the nature: been done with a e L wherein the arms, hands v from bathing in its countless gorges up to descend prisoner. It is declared and torso of the cti from ravines and canyons, rock climbing, kayaking, as a Festival of A penitent mountain biking... or hiking with a number of signposted Regional Tourist are tied and approved routes. We may highlight the GR 111 route that Interest. up with ropes criss-crosses the entire region. At the ATURIVE tourism to a tree. association you can get information about all the options. Peropalo

Castillo de Jarandilla (Tourism Hotel) Valverde de la Vera ty ali on Autumn Winter We continue up to where we will see the as Se Empalao curious shapes of its gardens and the Santiago Apóstol church. San Andrés: The first weekend in December, El Peropalo: During carnival in Villanueva de la Coming out of the village we can find a bridge on the Cuartos a medieval market in Jaraíz de la Vera. Vera. Festival of Regional Tourist Interest. Did you know that...? gorge, one of the most popular bathing areas of the region. Later Las Luminarias: 7th December in Madrigal, Los Escobazos (The Brooms): 7th December in we proceed to Valverde de la Vera, one of the Historical Sites bonfires to celebrate the feast of Inmaculada. Jarandilla, Festival of Regional Tourist Interest. Since 1975, Mr. Vicente that clearly preserves the popular architecture, where we will Feria de la Tapa (Tapa Fair): Second Ruta del Emperador (Emperors Route): Domínguez Pérez, the weekend of November in Jaraíz de la Vera. Around 3rd February, the last leg of his trip deceased resident of Losar visit the remains of the Don Nuño castle. Deciduous forests: red, ochre and yellow between Jarandilla and Yuste is recreated. was in charge of the design oak, chestnut and cherry trees. Wild San Blas: 3rd February in Valverde de la Vera, ra and maintenance of the e V If anything identifies La Vera that's nature: mushrooms as well. shooting and ropes of San Blas. towns gardens. He created a L the pine forests of Tiétar (Ecological Corridor), this open-air museum l Summer ra the summits of Gredos mountains and trout gorges Spring of plant sculptures u t El Encuentro: Holy Saturday procession in Tobacco and Pepper Festival: Between 10th with his own hands a that are born from its snow; foothills; the colony of N Madrigal de la Vera. and 15th August in Jaraíz de la Vera, bull- and scissors which lesser kestrel in Jaraíz de la Vera (Special Bird Protection fighting and competitions. may well have inspired Area); the pine of Aldeanueva (Unique Tree) or the Los Empalaos: The night of Holy Thursday the famous film of monastery of Yuste (Site of Community Importance) are during Easter in Valverde de la Vera, Festival of Bathing areas: natural pools and ponds in the Regional Tourist Interest. gorges of all the towns. Tim Burton. some of its many attractions that we should keep in mind. Pasión de Cristo: Good Friday in Pasarón de la San Juan: The night of San Juan, from 23rd to Vera the Passion is represented by its residents. 24th June in Cuacos de Yuste.

s Quema del Judas: Holy Saturday, burning of Verasummer: Held in early August, fusion o d e

r Judas in , Jarandilla and Garganta. music festival in Losar de la Vera. G

58 The retreat of an emperor: La Vera The retreat of an emperor: La Vera 59 Pimentón Yuste Gastronomy Natural Active La Vera Pimentón Yuste Gastronomy Natural Active La Vera We continue until Aldeanueva de la Vera where we will visit We continue up to Villanueva de la Vera, the last Historical Notes the San Pedro Apóstol church, the Ocho Caños fountain and Site of our tour where we will visit, among other constructions, Notes Jarandilla Tourism Oce the bull-ring with a rectangular floor plan. The Puente Viejo the curious Casa del BARCO (Boat house). On the outskirts Villanueva Tourism Oce 927 560 460 recreational area is located at the exit of the town in the San we will visit the Diablo waterfall in the Gualtaminos gorge, 927 570 813 Parador de Jarandilla Hotel Gregorio gorge, which we will pass through to go to Jarandilla going towards Madrigal de la Vera, the last village of the ATURIVE www.parador.es de la Vera and visit the castle of the Counts of Oropesa, region and the province, whose beautiful places and its bridge www.aturive.com 927 560 117 currently a Parador Nacional (Tourism Hotel). over the Alardos gorge will put an end to our tour. 927 172 071 Empalao Museum ADICOVER 927 566 222 www.comarcadelavera.com y m As we have already seen paprika is the star of 927172264 / 927172326 o n La Vera cuisine; which is used to spice up Main sights... o Did you know that...? str caldereta (stew), patatas revolconas, (mashed The Empalao Museum in Ga potatoes), migas (bread crumbs) and tasajos (lean strips In Villanueva de la Vera the Valverde de la Vera, where of meat dressed with paprika, garlic and salt, and then Peropalo is celebrated during this unique rite is enacted on dried) made from lamb or beef. Also typical are cuchifrito carnival, a collective catharsis Diablo waterfall (Villanueva) Alardos gorge (Madrigal) the night of Holy Thursday made of suckling pig, and roast kid; Verato cheeses and of where the process is represented during Easter, by a stooge that probably course seasonal produce such as cherries, raspberries, ra e The privileged environment of this region allows acknowledged as Festival peppers, asparagus, chestnuts or wild mushrooms. in the past might have of Regional Tourist Interest, a V you to carry out numerous activities in the nature: been done with a e L wherein the arms, hands v from bathing in its countless gorges up to descend prisoner. It is declared and torso of the cti from ravines and canyons, rock climbing, kayaking, as a Festival of A penitent mountain biking... or hiking with a number of signposted Regional Tourist are tied and approved routes. We may highlight the GR 111 route that Interest. up with ropes criss-crosses the entire region. At the ATURIVE tourism to a tree. association you can get information about all the options. Peropalo

Castillo de Jarandilla (Tourism Hotel) Valverde de la Vera ty ali on Autumn Winter We continue up to Losar de la Vera where we will see the as Se Empalao curious shapes of its gardens and the Santiago Apóstol church. San Andrés: The first weekend in December, El Peropalo: During carnival in Villanueva de la Coming out of the village we can find a bridge on the Cuartos a medieval market in Jaraíz de la Vera. Vera. Festival of Regional Tourist Interest. Did you know that...? gorge, one of the most popular bathing areas of the region. Later Las Luminarias: 7th December in Madrigal, Los Escobazos (The Brooms): 7th December in we proceed to Valverde de la Vera, one of the Historical Sites bonfires to celebrate the feast of Inmaculada. Jarandilla, Festival of Regional Tourist Interest. Since 1975, Mr. Vicente that clearly preserves the popular architecture, where we will Feria de la Tapa (Tapa Fair): Second Ruta del Emperador (Emperors Route): Domínguez Pérez, the weekend of November in Jaraíz de la Vera. Around 3rd February, the last leg of his trip deceased resident of Losar visit the remains of the Don Nuño castle. Deciduous forests: red, ochre and yellow between Jarandilla and Yuste is recreated. was in charge of the design oak, chestnut and cherry trees. Wild San Blas: 3rd February in Valverde de la Vera, ra and maintenance of the e V If anything identifies La Vera that's nature: mushrooms as well. shooting and ropes of San Blas. towns gardens. He created a L the pine forests of Tiétar (Ecological Corridor), this open-air museum l Summer ra the summits of Gredos mountains and trout gorges Spring of plant sculptures u t El Encuentro: Holy Saturday procession in Tobacco and Pepper Festival: Between 10th with his own hands a that are born from its snow; foothills; the colony of N Madrigal de la Vera. and 15th August in Jaraíz de la Vera, bull- and scissors which lesser kestrel in Jaraíz de la Vera (Special Bird Protection fighting and competitions. may well have inspired Area); the pine of Aldeanueva (Unique Tree) or the Los Empalaos: The night of Holy Thursday the famous film of monastery of Yuste (Site of Community Importance) are during Easter in Valverde de la Vera, Festival of Bathing areas: natural pools and ponds in the Regional Tourist Interest. gorges of all the towns. Tim Burton. some of its many attractions that we should keep in mind. Pasión de Cristo: Good Friday in Pasarón de la San Juan: The night of San Juan, from 23rd to Vera the Passion is represented by its residents. 24th June in Cuacos de Yuste.

s Quema del Judas: Holy Saturday, burning of Verasummer: Held in early August, fusion o d e

r Judas in Torremenga, Jarandilla and Garganta. music festival in Losar de la Vera. G

58 The retreat of an emperor: La Vera The retreat of an emperor: La Vera 59