La Garganta, in the foothills of the Sierra de Candelario, is the town at the highest altitude in the Ambroz Valley. The climb up there is a treat for the eyes, since it is above 1.000 meters, and snowfall is common in winter.
La Garganta, in the foothills of the Sierra de Candelario, is the town at the highest altitude in the Ambroz Valley. The climb up there is a treat for the eyes, since it is above 1.000 meters, and snowfall is common in winter.
From the natural viewpoint of La Garganta you can appreciate the serene beauty of the valley. In its surroundings there are dense chestnut groves, oak groves, birch and holly forests, gorges and puddles. The Covatilla ski station is very close.
It has a beautiful and important snow pit, which was used centuries ago to accumulate snow in winter and sell it converted into ice in summer.
It has an important livestock tradition linked to transhumance. Together with this tradition, the culture linked to the wolf has survived, with elements such as the Corral de los Lobos, an ingenious wolf trap.
It has an important livestock tradition linked to transhumance. Together with this tradition, the culture linked to the wolf has survived, with elements such as the Corral de los Lobos, an ingenious wolf trap.
Also the Iberian Wolf Interpretation Center, unique in Extremadura, and a must-see.
The inhabitants of La Garganta, or Paporros, are known for their festivals, such as the Pilgrimage of the Paporros in which the mayors of Béjar and La Garganta exchange batons, or the heifers that are fought in the patron saint festivities at the beginning of September. .
The popular architecture of the Plaza neighborhood and its adjacent streets has remained unchanged over time. The Virgen del Castañar, patron saint of the town, is housed in the church of the Assumption (16th-18th centuries). A popular pilgrimage is celebrated around the hermitage of San Gregorio.
The popular architecture of the Plaza neighborhood and its adjacent streets has remained unchanged over time. The Virgen del Castañar, patron saint of the town, is housed in the church of the Assumption (16th-18th centuries). A popular pilgrimage is celebrated around the hermitage of San Gregorio.
For a walk, the Camino del Lomo goes along the side of the mountain until it joins the Cordel del Berrocal. Another option is to take the Cordel next to Corral de los Lobos towards the south, and connect with the Bosques del Ambroz trail back to La Garganta.
For a walk, the Camino del Lomo goes along the side of the mountain until it joins the Cordel del Berrocal. Another option is to take the Cordel next to Corral de los Lobos towards the south, and connect with the Bosques del Ambroz trail back to La Garganta.
La Garganta in images
