Sculptural viewpoint overlooking the Jerte Valley and the Sierra de Tormantos.
Municipality
El Torno
Suggested visit time
15 min
Access
By car
This natural viewpoint in the Jerte Valley offers wide views over the valley and the Sierra de Tormantos mountain range. The site combines landscape observation with a group of sculptures created in 2008 by the artist Francisco Cedenilla Carrasco in memory of the forgotten victims of the Spanish Civil War. The viewpoint also includes a picnic area and an interpretation panel explaining the nearby climbing area known as “El Cerro”. It is located on the road that climbs from the N-110 towards El Torno, about two kilometres before reaching the village.
Address
El Torno, 10617
Elevated views over the Jerte Valley and the Sierra de Tormantos, sculptural group of four human figures by Francisco Cedenilla Carrasco, and a nearby picnic area with an interpretive panel.
It is situated on the CC-51 road, which climbs from the N-110 towards El Torno, approximately a couple of kilometres before reaching the town. The viewpoint is located right next to the road itself, on a widened section with a car park for people with reduced mobility and coaches; from there, it is just a short walk to the railing, the sculptures and the picnic area.
It can be visited throughout the year, offering different panoramic views depending on the season, from cherry blossom in spring to ochre tones in autumn.
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Resource access level
It is recommended to spend time observing both the landscape and the details of the sculptures, as well as reading the information provided on the interpretive panel. Please respect the commemorative nature of the site and do not climb on the sculptures or the fencing.
The access road is a mountain road with sharp curves, so speed should be moderated and maneuvers carefully signaled when entering or leaving the parking area.