Autumn landscape in the Jerte Valley /
Proposals to enjoy Extremaduran autumn
Starting this Friday, Extremadura will begin to dye its landscapes and streets with those ochre, red and yellow tones that lovers of this season love so much. This September 23, autumn enters, for many their favorite season of the year, and our region offers you numerous plans to celebrate and enjoy it. Strolling through nature covered in red, hiking trails, enjoying the Jerte Valley autumn or doing mycological tourism are some of the plans that Extremadura offers to make autumn the most special season.
sleep among the trees
Imagine waking up surrounded by reddish nature. Welcoming autumn from the Cabins in the Trees of Extremadura can become a perfect plan to enjoy with the family, give it a romantic touch as a couple, or to disconnect alone.
It is located in Villasbuenas de Gata, Cáceres, and they have cabins for up to 5 people. Until there they take you breakfast in the morning, which you can enjoy while you are in full contact with the beauty of the oak grove that is embraced by the waters of the Rivera de Gata reservoir.
To complete the experience, they offer activities such as canoe or boat rides on the reservoir, trampolines, hiking, fishing and 4×4 routes.
Sleeping among the trees, walking around the farm picking fruits that you can eat, sailing through the reservoir, having breakfast in the cabin, romantic dinners with views… What more could you ask for?
The Almossassa of Badajoz
This weekend the already traditional Arab festival is celebrated in the city again. If you want to welcome autumn in a big way, the party starts this Friday, September 23 and will be until Sunday in the Old Town of Badajoz. The epicenter of the party will be the Plaza Alta which, from Friday to Sunday, will be transformed into an Arab souk.
There will be stalls among artisans, tea houses and food booths. The Arab camp and the bird exhibition will be installed in the Alcazaba, as well as falconry exhibitions in the Galera gardens and in the Plaza del Reloj. There will also be children’s activities in the Plaza de Santa María, where they can enjoy the crafts and crafts workshops.
Autumn of the Jerte Valley
Welcome autumn by hiking through the Jerte Valley and its incredible autumn landscapes, coinciding with the so-called Otoñada del Valle del Jerte. This is a series of activities that take place in the autumn season in the different towns of the Valle del Jerte, where in addition to enjoying a unique landscape, with the tones of autumn on the slopes of the Valley, you will be able to witness the now classic events of these dates.
Autumn in Valle del Jerte also surprises visitors. /
Autumn 2022 will start on November 4 with the Fall of the Leaf Festival, which will be hosted by Cabezuela del Valle. It will also feature again its Toñá Piornalega, the Sweet Autumn of Navaconcejo or the Celtic Autumn of Casas del Castañar.
Likewise, they repeat the Fall Painting Contest “Between Cherry Trees and terraces”, which reaches its 13th edition; the Pastoral Gastronomic Days, the Valle del Jerte Fall Online Photography Contest, the Nature Reserve Week and the Valle del Jerte Eco-Poetry Festival. And, as usual, there will be various guided hiking trails.
Magical autumn in the Ambroz Valley and thermal tourism
In the emblematic Valle de Ambroz (Cáceres) hiking trails are organized to relive the magic of the forests and rediscover the landscapes of Extremadura through the smells and colors of autumn.
Thermal tourism is a clear example of Extremadura’s cultural variety. For example, you can enjoy two spas of Roman origin in the community: Alange and Baños de Montemayor. Receiving autumn from there is a most relaxing feeling that will help you completely disconnect.
Mushroom picking in Extremadura. /
mycological tourism
In addition to visiting the Valle del Jerte, its Garganta de los Infiernos or the Waterfall in the Garganta de las Nogaledas, you can delve into the Monfragüe National Park, the Melero Meander, the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara World Geopark… The natural offerings in Extremadura they are the most extensive, so much so that it is impossible to list them all. That’s why autumn is an ideal season to enjoy these landscapes if you haven’t seen them yet or if you want to get away from the city.
Besides, what would autumn be without mushrooms? Do not hesitate to take your basket and start your journey through trails of oaks, chestnut trees, oaks, cork oaks or pine forests throughout Extremadura. If you visit the Valle del Alagón, Sierra de Gata or Las Hurdes, you will find many of these natural treasures that you can collect and spend an incredible day with family, friends or alone.
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Eddie is an Australian news reporter with over 9 years in the industry and has published on Forbes and tech crunch.