madrigal de la veramunicipality in spain

It is located in the center-west of the Comarca de la Vera, of which it is the head. It is 112 km from Cáceres, 178 km from Mérida, 161 km from Salamanca, 223 km from Madrid15 and 128 km from the border with Portugal.

Jaraíz is known as the World Capital of Paprika, since it is in this region where the highest quality paprika in the world is produced. In fact, the town has a museum dedicated to the prized spice. It is also the headquarters of the Regulatory Council of the Denomination of Origin of Paprika de la Vera.

Gastronomy is considered one of the most important areas of the local culture, having a great fame, in addition to the aforementioned paprika, the caldereta de cabrito (kid stew) and sausages, among others. Also of great prestige are the Tapa Fairs, in which several bars and restaurants of the town participate.

The economy of the municipality is based mainly on the service sector, which represents a high percentage of the economic activity. Also noteworthy is the construction sector. And the tourist sector, given that Jaraíz de la Vera is also a first class destination in Extremadura, given the historical character of the town, as well as the wonderful landscapes that surround the town.

xarahiz village

The economy of the municipality is mainly based on the service sector, which represents a high percentage of the economic activity. It is also worth mentioning the construction sector. Jaraíz de la Vera is also a first class tourist destination in Extremadura, given the historical character of the town, as well as the wonderful landscapes that surround the town. It is also close to other first class destinations such as Garganta la Olla or the Monastery of Yuste.

From the coat of arms, informally it can be said that in the center there is a castle with a crown on a green field, like those of the surroundings of the town. On both sides of this two wolves lean on it. A red flag flies on top of the castle.

In the Arroyo de las Veguillas, also called “Arroyo Platero”, about 2.5 kilometers from the town, is the reservoir of “Las Majadillas”, which supplies the town. It is located in the municipality of Garganta la Olla,[23] although it belongs to Jaraíz. It has a capacity of 1,953 hm³.[23] It was built during the mandate of Victoriano Macías. It supplies the towns that form the beginning of the conurbation described in the introduction: Torremenga and Collado de la Vera.[23] There are no significant aquifers in the municipality.

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But above all it is an area to rest and enjoy a much quieter pace of life, gastronomy, in a rural environment, with a microclimate of its own… Therefore there is no minimum time, every time you visit La Vera you will enjoy it.

The reference would be the A66: Burgos > Valladolid > Salamanca (or León > Zamora > Salamanca), going down the A66 to Plasencia, where we take the EX-203 towards Tejeda de Tiétar and Jaraíz de la Vera.

In Jarandilla de la Vera is the Parador de Jarandilla, former summer residence of the Counts of Oropesa, and temporary residence of Charles V while preparations were being made for his final stay in the Monastery of Yuste.

In summer you can enjoy a lot of natural pools, virtually every village and every gorge has several natural pools and ponds where you can take a dip (beware that the water of the gorges is cool).

The region is located on the southern slopes of the Sierra de Gredos and the Sierra de Tormantos (a westward extension of the Sierra de Gredos, which serves as a natural border between the Jerte Valley and the region of La Vera).

madrigal de la vera

It is located in the center-west of the region of La Vera, of which it is the head. It is 112 km from Cáceres, 178 km from Mérida, 161 km from Salamanca, 223 km from Madrid15 and 128 km from the border with Portugal.

Jaraíz is known as the World Capital of Paprika, since it is in this region where the highest quality paprika in the world is produced. In fact, the town has a museum dedicated to the prized spice. It is also the headquarters of the Regulatory Council of the Denomination of Origin of Paprika de la Vera.

Gastronomy is considered one of the most important areas of the local culture, having a great fame, in addition to the aforementioned paprika, the caldereta de cabrito (kid stew) and sausages, among others. Also of great prestige are the Tapa Fairs, in which several bars and restaurants of the town participate.

The economy of the municipality is based mainly on the service sector, which represents a high percentage of the economic activity. Also noteworthy is the construction sector. And the tourist sector, given that Jaraíz de la Vera is also a first class destination in Extremadura, given the historical character of the town, as well as the wonderful landscapes that surround the town.

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