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Abadía
Throughout history, this Cáceres town has been home to many cultures that have all left their mark here. But the most notable event in its history was the creation of the Royal Livestock Trail that runs through the area.
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A town closely linked to an ancient livestock trail
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Throughout history, this Cáceres town has been home to many cultures that have all left their mark here. But the most notable event in its history was the creation of the Royal Livestock Trail that runs through the area.
Abadía stands in the very heart of the Ambroz Valley and has been settled since Prehistoric times. It was later occupied by the Berbers during Roman times and then by the Cistercian Order before finally being taken over by the Seigniory of Granadilla. </span>
The abbey of Santa María de Sotofermoso bears testimony to this transition, which was turned into a palace and recreational area for kings and nobility of the period. Known as the Palace and Gardens of Sotofermoso or of the Duke, it is the most interesting place to visit in the area. </span>
But the most significant milestone in the history of this Cáceres town was the creation of the Cañada Real (Royal Livestock Trail) that runs through the area and is still used today.</span>
To really experience the heart and soul of this town and mingle with its people, the best time to come is during the Santo Domingo de Guzmán celebrations, the patron saint of Abadía, or for the El Santo Cristo de la Bien Parada procession.
Finally, for a fun, relaxing time, Abadía also has a natural swimming pool on the Ambroz river. -
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Palace of the Duques de Alba
The walls of the palace of the Duques de Alba, in the town of Abadía in Cáceres province, was visited by numerous 16th-century monarchs and poets who enjoyed the beauty of its important Renaissance gardens.
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Zarza de Granadilla Bullring
Renowned bullfighters have performed in this small, modern bullring.
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Granadilla Castle
Probably built by order of the Great Duke of Alba, Granadilla Castle is, without a doubt, a singular piece of architecture.
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Convent of the Bien Parada
The visitor who comes to Abadía will be impressed by the austerity of this convent and the simplicity of its construction.
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The Temblar chestnut trees
This natural space consists of five ancient chestnut trees on an old farm close to Arroyo del Temblar
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The Birch Wood of Puerto de Honduras
Allow yourself to be intoxicated by the movement of these trees with fine trunks and silver leaves.
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The Cork-Oak of La Fresneda
The three branches its trunk splits up into are thick enough to be separate trees.
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The Chestnut Tree of El Corbiche or La Marotera
This monumental chestnut tree sheltered the inhabitants of Casas del Monte after the Napoleonic troops burned down the town.
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Segura de Toro
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Zarza de Granadilla
In the north of Cáceres province lies the municipality of Zarza de Granadilla, which dates back to the 15th century.