If you are looking for a charming destination to enjoy the fall, this city of Extremadura should be on your list. This town is best known for its landscapes tinged with yellow and ochre tones at this time of year and for its festivals. These are Hervas.
Hervás, the ideal town in Extremadura to visit in autumn
Hervas It is a municipality of province of Caceres In ExtremaduraIt has around 4,000 inhabitants and is located in a privileged environment in Ambroz ValleyThe origins of this commune date back to the 12th century.
THE Silver Way It crosses its municipal territory and this allows it to always be in contact with other cultures. At the time of the Reconquista, the Order of the Temple raised a castle and it was not until 1816 that King Ferdinand VII declared it a free city.
If you visit this city, you can’t miss its Jewish quarter, he said. Historical and artistic ensemble in 1969. This neighborhood was created thanks to the settlement of Jews who arrived in the city in the 15th century. This area is located on the outskirts of the urban center, in the most rugged area of Hervás. The complex develops along a pattern of winding and narrow streets such as the Moral journeyjust half a meter.
In summer, this area is the scene of the “Los Conversos” festivitiesa theatrical show in which a large part of the population participates and where one can discover Sephardic culture and gastronomy.
You also can’t miss the Church of St. Mary and St. John the Baptist. The first was a bastion of the Templar castle and is located at the top of the city. The second was first built as a convent of the Trinitarian Fathers and is today the place of worship in the direction of San Juan. We also recommend you to see the Hermitage of Christ of Health.
The town hall is located at former Franciscan hospital. On the other hand, you can see the Davila Palace from the 18th century and there you will find a museum with works by the artist couple Enrique Pérez Comendador and Magdalena Leroux. Finally, you can stroll through the Puente del Pedregoso, the medieval bridge of Fuente Chiquita, the Ambroz river or through different chestnut trees in the region.
Magical Autumn 2024 in Extremadura
You can’t miss these Extremadura festivities. The 27th edition of Magical Autumn in the Ambroz Valley will take place from Friday, October 25 to December 8. This year, it has been recognized as Festival of International Tourist Interest.
During these weeks, different activities will take place throughout the region such as guided routes in the valley, an autumn photo competition, mountain races, hikers in the Ambroz forests, the Transhumance festival, concerts, conferences, markets, workshops, etc.
