Visitor centre of the Garganta de los Infiernos Nature Reserve in Jerte.
Municipality
Jerte
Suggested visit time
30 min
Access
Mixed
The Nature Interpretation Center is the main visitor reception facility for the Garganta de los Infiernos Natural Reserve. Located in the area known as Los Arenales, next to the N-110 road, it provides information about the natural, cultural, and landscape values of the Jerte Valley. Inside, visitors can explore informative panels, multimedia exhibits, and interpretation areas dedicated to the reserve’s fauna, flora, and ecosystems. One of the highlights is the Valley Room, which features a diorama representing Los Pilones, the famous giant potholes carved into the granite by water erosion. The center also offers practical information about hiking routes, biodiversity, and activities within the protected area.
Address
Carretera N-110, km 368, Paraje Los Arenales, Jerte (Cáceres)
Reception area, “Valley Room” with a diorama of Los Pilones, multimedia panels about the reserve, scale models of the valley, and interpretive modules on flora, fauna and the formation of gorges.
To get there by car, take the N-110 road to kilometre 368, where you should take the signposted turn-off towards R.N. Garganta de los Infiernos. A few metres further on there is a car park where you are advised to leave your car; the Interpretation Centre is about a 300-metre walk from there.
It is open to visitors all year round, every day, from 8.00 am to 3.00 pm. Booking is recommended for groups or educational activities.
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It is recommended to start your visit to the reserve at this centre to obtain up-to-date information about routes, regulations and conditions of the natural area, as well as to better understand its values before heading out. It is advisable to spend time exploring the “Valley Room” and to request maps or brochures of the hiking trails.
On busy days, particularly during Holy Week and at weekends when the flowers are in bloom, the car park may fill up and the centre can get very crowded, so it is advisable to arrive in good time. It is important to follow the staff’s instructions and not to handle the exhibits in any way other than as specified in the interactive activities.