Attractions and Places To See around Puerto De San Vicente - Top 11

Beautiful viewpoint with a small parking lot, there is a path of approx. 600 meters to the gorge. Hundreds of swallows nest in the opposite cave.

Mirador del Estrecho de la Peña Amarilla (Yellow Rock Strait Viewpoint), one of the most interesting panoramic viewpoints in the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara Geopark, in Alía (Cáceres). The viewpoint overlooks the Estrecho de la Peña Amarilla, a spectacular river gorge carved by the Jarigüela stream amidst the quartzite formations of the Armorican Quartzite, a characteristic feature of the geopark. One of the routes that passes through this point is the one that connects Alía – Mirador del Estrecho – Puerto de San Vicente, a section of the Villuercas Natural Trail, with moderate scenery and elevation changes (17.78 km, +596 m).

The Huso River Valley and tunnel, in El Campillo de la Jara (Toledo), are part of the route of the Vía Verde de la Jara, a spectacular route that takes advantage of the old railway line that was never inaugurated.

The Vía Verde de la Jara, which passes through Aldeanueva de Barbarroya, is one of the most spectacular routes in central Spain. Length: Approximately 52 km between Calera y Chozas and the abandoned Santa Quiteria train station. Origin: Former railway line that never became operational. Difficulty: Easy, with hardly any inclines, ideal for hiking and cycle touring. Surface: Compacted earth, suitable for mountain biking or gravel bikes. Access: Calera y Chozas, Aldeanueva de Barbarroya, Campillo-Señor.

The easiest option is to climb up the shoulder of the road and, in the village, rejoin the Villuercas Nature Trail to the Santa Quiteria station, the start/finish of the Jara Greenway. There are no specific cycling route signs for the next section; it is essential to follow the track. The route runs along the foothills of the Altamira mountain range and the Rincón del Torozo Microreserve through holm oak forests, crosses the mountain range through Puerto del Rey, and descends to the Cíjara reservoir dam, one of the large artificial lakes on the middle course of the Guadiana River and the border between Cáceres and Badajoz. The cycle tour connects with the Guadiana Nature Trail at the dam and continues along the Castilblanco Trail. The rideability is good, but the road surface is quite rocky, and the rattling on the gravel bike can be tiring. With wide, tubeless tires, you can lower the tire pressure a bit to pedal more comfortably and quickly on this section, enjoying the authentic and evocative atmosphere of Extremadura's Siberia, especially as you pass the Cíjara Palace, a 19th-century rural mansion with a certain air of a military fortress in a setting of profound desolation on the banks of the reservoir. The stage ends on a pleasant rural road that leads to the lively town of Herrera del Duque, capital of the Cíjara community in Northern Siberia.

The Old Station of Santa Quiteria is a point of interest on the Vía Verde de la Jara, located in Sevilleja de la Jara, Toledo. This station was a strategic stopping point at the Puerto de San Vicente, where the old Roman road that connected Toledo (Toletum) with Mérida (Augusta Emerita) passed. Today, the station is abandoned, but it remains a fascinating place for history and nature lovers. It is a popular spot for hiking and cycling routes, offering a window into the past and an opportunity to enjoy the natural surroundings.

Very beautiful Via Verde and in better condition than its southern counterpart. The only drawback: none of the tunnels (not even the marked ones) have lighting, a lamp is highly recommended!

Fantastic view of the surrounding mountains. Adventurous people can also climb the nearby rocks from here