In the north of the autonomous community of Extremadura lies one of the most popular and well-known valleys in this region of Spain, the Jerte Valley. It takes its name from the river that over the centuries has been changing and carving out the spaces between the mountains of this Extremadura region. My travels through this region have led me to discover many of these charming little towns full of tradition and the legacy of human adaptation to these places on the globe. That day I left the city of Cáceres, capital of the province of the same name, to head along the national highway N-110 and get to know all these corners of the north of the province, in this case it was the town of Casas del Castañar.
En el norte de la comunidad autónoma de Extremadura se encuentra uno de los valles más populares y conocidos de esta región de España, el valle del Jerte. El nombre lo toma del río que con el paso de los siglos ha ido modificando y horadando en los espacios entre montañas de esta región extremeña. Mis viajes por esta región me han llevado a conocer muchos de estos encantadores y pequeños pueblos llenos de tradición y legado de la adaptación del ser humano a estos lugares del globo. Ese día partí de la ciudad de Cáceres capital de la provincia del mismo nombre para dirigirme por la carretera nacional N-110 e ir conociendo todos estos rincones del norte de la provincia, en este caso era el pueblo de Casas del Castañar.
Casas del Castañar
This area is the beginning of one of the most important mountain ranges in the country and along its route there are many villages settled. After travelling along local roads for a good stretch I arrived at the town. The first thing I did was to stay and have a starting point, gathering information to begin the walk through the town. This town takes its name from the chestnut forests and drying sheds that the inhabitants of this region have been exploiting since ancient times. The existence of wild animals in these areas such as wolves and bears also marked the history of the town and left some fabulous legends and stories on this subject. So among chestnut trees and cork oaks I began the route through the town first heading towards its centre, the church and its square.
Esta zona es el comienzo de una de las sierras montañosas más importantes del país y en su recorrido multitud de pueblos tiene su asentamiento. Después de recorrer por carreteras comarcales un buen tramo llegué a la población, lo primero que hice era alojarme y tener un punto de partida recogiendo información para iniciar en paseo por la villa. Este pueblo toma su nombre de los bosques de castaños y secaderos de las mismas que los habitantes de esta región llevan explotando desde remotos tiempos. La existencia de animales salvajes en estas zonas como lobos y osos también marcaros la historia del pueblo y dejaron algunas fabulosas leyendas e historias sobre esta temática. Así entre castaños y alcornoques empecé la ruta por el pueblo primeramente dirigiéndome hacia su centro, la iglesia y su plaza.
The tour of the houses in El Castañar took me to the very well-kept and preserved 16th century church of San Juan Bautista. The history of this village is closely linked to some events in a previous town that was on the banks of the river. It seems that abandonment for different reasons and the persistence of a priest in staying was the key to it not disappearing completely and merging with another that was beginning to flourish to form Casas del Castañar. The architecture of the houses is fabulous, with their facades and balconies clearly showing the type of old construction in this rural area of the Jerte Valley region. Stone and wood are its main representatives and reflect a way of living that is respectful of the environment and also blends in with its surroundings.
El recorrido por casas del Castañar me llevo hasta su iglesia de san Juan bautista del siglo XVI muy bien cuidado y conservado. La historia de este pueblo está muy ligada a algunos acontecimientos de una población anterior que se hallaba en el margen del rio. Parece que el abandono por diferentes motivos y la persistencia en quedarse de un sacerdote fue la clave para que no llegara a desaparecer del todo y se fusionara con otro que empezaba a florecer para formar el de Casas del Castañar. La arquitectura de las casas es fabulosa dejando a las claras en sus fachadas y balcones el tipo de construcción antigua de esta zona del rural en la comarca del valle del Jerte. Piedra y madera son sus principales representantes y reflejan una forma de vivir respetuosa con el medio ambiente y mimetizada también con su entorno.
Life in this area, although difficult due to the weather conditions, is simple. During this walk I was breathing in the air of tranquillity and peace that this place offers and that makes it a different adventure in terms of its tourist appeal. For some time now, these lost and remote places in the country have become clear examples of sustainable, economic and quality tourism. Both its tourist apartments and local gastronomy, its sea of tranquillity and its mountainous and wooded landscapes make them another way of living and getting to know places full of charm.
La vida en esta zona aunque dura por las condiciones climáticas es sencilla. Durante este paseo estaba respirando un aire de tranquilad y paz que este lugar ofrece y que lo convierte en una aventura diferente en cuanto a su atractivo turístico. De un tiempo a esta parte estos lugares perdidos y remotos del país se han convertido en claros ejemplos de turismo sostenible, económico y de calidad. Tanto sus apartamentos turísticos como gastronomía local, su mar de tranquilidad y sus paisajes montañosos y arbolados los convierte en otra forma de vivir y conocer lugares llenos de encanto.
Casas del Castañar is one of the most charming villages in this northern area bathed by the Jerte River. I share my trip and record my experience on the world map. I extend an invitation to visit the beautiful places that I present to you. Greetings friends.
Casas del Castañar es uno de los pueblos con más encanto de esta zona norte bañada por el rio Jerte. Comparto mi viaje y dejo constancia de mi experiencia en el mapa mundial. Les extiendo una invitación para visitar los bonitos lugares que les presento. Saludos amigos.
| Categoría | Phototalent |
| Ajustes | ISO-100 f/8 1/100s |
| Cámara | Nikon D7100 - Olympus E410 y Kodak Z |
| Lente | Nikkor or Olympus |
| Localización | Spain |
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Hey I see that many of these villages in Spain do not have many people living in them, or at least that is what I perceive in the photographs, but they are certainly very interesting villages with respect to their architecture and history. I would have no problem to live in some of those villages, life can be more peaceful.
Don't doubt it, they are fantastic places to live, I think like you in this regard. There is a part of a depopulated Spain in many of these small towns. grettings @wilfredocav
Another awesome walk through the city 😍 Thanks for taking us with you @oscarps
Thank you very much for appreciating these adventures and walks, greetings @lizanomadsoul