Acebo, Rural municipality in Sierra de Gata region, Cáceres Province, Spain.
Acebo sits at 574 meters elevation on the slopes of Monte Jálama, surrounded by traditional stone buildings and narrow streets that wind through the village center along the Rivera de Acebo valley.
Founded in the 13th century after the Reconquista, Acebo was historically administered by the Order of Alcántara before becoming part of the House of Alba's Marquessate of Coria until 1823.
The village celebrates traditional festivals including the San Sebastián bonfire on January 19th, the Virgen de la Herradura pilgrimage in May, and maintains centuries-old crafts like bobbin lace making.
Accessible via winding mountain roads from larger Extremadura towns, Acebo offers natural swimming pools at Jevero and Carreciá, marked hiking trails, and basic tourist accommodations for visitors.
Local residents historically participated in the refounding of Caracas in 1567, and the village maintains the traditional card game 'zápiti' played with only three cards without discards.
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