Jarandilla de la Vera, Historical town in La Vera region, Extremadura, Spain
The municipality extends across 62 square kilometers of diverse terrain at an elevation of 585 meters above sea level in central Spain.
The 15th-century palace of the Counts of Oropesa provided temporary residence for King Carlos V of Spain during the renovations of Yuste Monastery in 1556.
The municipality maintains traditional festivals throughout the year, including the December Escobazos celebration with bonfires, horseback displays and local processions.
The former castle, transformed into Parador Jarandilla de la Vera, provides accommodation while preserving the original architectural elements of the medieval structure.
The region produces a specific variety of cherries called Cereza de la Vera, celebrated through multiple local festivals and agricultural events.
Location: Cáceres Province
Capital city: Jarandilla de la Vera
Elevation above the sea: 585 m
Part of: La Vera
Shares border with: Aldeanueva de la Vera, Guijo de Santa Bárbara, Losar de la Vera, Robledillo de la Vera, Talayuela, Cuacos de Yuste
Website: http://jarandilladelavera.es
GPS coordinates: 40.12694,-5.65833
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
Yuste
7 km
La Vera
3.7 km
German War Cemetery of Cuacos de Yuste
6.6 km
Castillo de Jarandilla de la Vera
376 m
Castillo Palacio de los Condes de Oropesa
365 m
Los Escobazos
196 m
Castle of Valverde de la Vera
13.9 km
Iglesia de Santa María de Altagracia
11.1 km
Church of Saint James the Great
4.7 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Jaraíz de la Vera - Alfonso Izarra
10.9 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Torre, Jarandilla de la Vera
231 m
Valverde de la Vera
14 km
Bridge of Cuartos
6.7 km
Picota de Viandar de la Vera
10.5 km
Rollo de Jarandilla de la Vera
150 m
Agencia de Lectura Pública Municipal de Valverde de la Vera
13.7 km
Town hall of Valverde de la Vera
14 km
Iglesia de Santa María de Fuentes Claras
13.9 km
Picota de Valverde de la Vera
13.8 km
Villa de Garganta la Olla
10.2 km
Rollo de Santa Ana
10.7 km
Hermitage of San Antón, Villanueva de la Vera
16.5 km
Town hall of Viandar de la Vera
10.5 km
Plaza de toros de Guijo de Santa Bárbara
3.3 km
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Cuacos de Yuste
5.8 km
Iglesia de San Andrés, Viandar de la Vera
10.4 km
Ermita del Cristo del Humilladero, Valverde de la Vera
14.2 km
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Socorro (Guijo)
3.2 kmReviews
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