The Ambroz Valley ( es, Valle del Ambroz, ext, Valli d’Ambrós) is a valley in the north of the Spanish
province of Cáceres
The province of Cáceres ( ; es, provincia de Cáceres, ) is a province of western Spain, and makes up the northern half of the autonomous community of Extremadura. Its capital is the city of Cáceres. Other cities in the province include Pla ...
. It takes its name from
the river that runs through it. Surrounded by mountains, the largest peak is Pinajarro.
Silver Way through the valley since Roman times and made it a passage and an important communication route between the north and south of the Iberian Peninsula.
The capital of Ambroz valley is a town called
Hervás
Hervás (; ext, Ervás) is a Spanish town in the north of the province of Cáceres. It had 3,839 inhabitants in 2005. It is 120 km from Cáceres and 90 km far from Salamanca. It is the capital of the Valle de Ambroz comarca in the ...
(it is known for its old Jewish quarter). Others towns which are part of the valley are
Baños de Montemayor
Baños de Montemayor () is a spa town located in the north of the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. The village is known for its Roman-built baths. According to the 2017 census (INE), the village has a population of 774 inhabitants. Baños ...
(where there are Roman thermal baths),
Aldeanueva del Camino,
Gargantilla
Gargantilla is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE
INE, Ine or ine may refer to:
Institutions
* Institut für Nukleare Entsorgung, a German nuclear research center
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,
Segura de Toro (where Celtic vestiges remain),
Casas del Monte,
Abadía and
La Granja. Through this valley passed many peoples throughout ages: Celts, Romans, Muslims, Jews and Napoleon's army.
The manufacturing of handcrafted furniture is one of the most important activities. Tourism is also very developed. Chestnut woods in autumn is a popular spectacle. At this season, it is celebrate ''el otoño mágico'' (Autumn Magic), a festival that takes place throughout the month of November and during which produces popular activities, folklore and cultural of any type.
Valleys of Spain
Landforms of Extremadura
Geography of the Province of Cáceres
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