Sierra de Gata

Sierra de Gata is a mountain region in northern Cáceres covering about 1,254 square kilometers with peaks reaching 1,592 meters. The area spans 20 municipalities across varied landscape, from dense oak forests to granite hillsides.

The region has medieval origins and still shows traces in preserved churches and towers from that period. The area was long shaped by its border location between Portugal and Castile.

Three municipalities speak A Fala, a local language variant with different dialects in Valverde del Fresno, San Martín de Trevejo, and Eljas. You will encounter this language in everyday conversations and on village signs.

Moraleja is the largest village and serves as the natural arrival point for visitors exploring the area. Routes between the different municipalities are well accessible on foot or by car.

The region borders Portugal's Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve, creating a cross-border nature corridor. This area preserves rare granite formations and provides habitat for wildlife moving between the two countries.