Cáceres district, Extremadura, Spain

Places to visit near Jerte

Jerte is a town in Cáceres district, Extremadura, Spain, home to about 1,312 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 36 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 waterfalls. The must-see places are Reserva Natural Garganta de Los Infiernos (6 km), Mirador Río Jerte (7 km) and Calvitero (10 km).

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Jerte, Extremadura
Jerte, Cáceres district, Extremadura, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jerte at a glance

Location
Cáceres district, Extremadura, Spain
Population
about 1,312
Coordinates
40.2227° N, 5.7501° W
Places within 50 km
177 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Jerte

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Forts & heritage near Jerte

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jerte. The closest is Castillo de San Gervasio (14 km); the best-known is Monasterio de Yuste (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Jerte

42 churches within 100 km of Jerte. The closest is Iglesia de Santa María de Aguas Vivas (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jerte

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jerte. The closest is Los Escalerones (7 km); the best-known is Mirador Río Jerte (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Jerte

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Jerte. The closest is Chorrero de La Ventera (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jerte

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jerte. The closest is Lagunas del Trampal (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jerte

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jerte. The closest is Reserva Natural Garganta de Los Infiernos (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Jerte

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jerte
  2. 6 km Reserva Natural Garganta de Los Infiernos · nature spot, Cáceres
  3. 8 km Mirador del Puerto de Tornavacas · viewpoint, Cáceres
  4. 9 km Calvitero · viewpoint, Cáceres
  5. 15 km Mirador Río Jerte · viewpoint, Cáceres
  6. 14 km Monasterio de Yuste · heritage site, Cáceres
  7. 15 km Back to Jerte

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jerte by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3853Castillo de San Gervasio (14 km)
    Churches3542Iglesia de Santa María de Aguas Vivas (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3640Los Escalerones (7 km)
    Waterfalls1920Chorrero de La Ventera (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1518Lagunas del Trampal (13 km)
    Other attractions1010Coto de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Reserva Natural Garganta de Los Infiernos (6 km)
    Museums78Museo del Ferrocarril (13 km)
    Caves55Antigua Mina Wolframio (3 km)
    Treks44Senda de la Laguna del Duque (14 km)
    Parks22Parque Fluvial del Jerte (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Meandro El Melero (42 km)

    Jerte: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jerte?

    Reserva Natural Garganta de Los Infiernos (nature spot, about 6 km), Mirador Río Jerte (viewpoint, about 7 km), Calvitero (viewpoint, about 10 km), Mirador del Puerto de Tornavacas (viewpoint, about 11 km), Monasterio de Yuste (heritage site, about 15 km), Covacha (viewpoint, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Jerte?

    177 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 waterfalls, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jerte?

    Castillo de San Gervasio, about 14 km by road; Monasterio de Yuste (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Jerte?

    Iglesia de Santa María de Aguas Vivas, about 14 km by road; Ermita Refugio de Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jerte?

    Los Escalerones, about 7 km by road; Mirador Río Jerte (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jerte?

    Start in Jerte, visit Reserva Natural Garganta de Los Infiernos, then Mirador del Puerto de Tornavacas, then Calvitero, then Mirador Río Jerte, then Monasterio de Yuste, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jerte?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Jerte

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Jerte’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Jerte on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.