1. Discover Extremadura and The Shire of la Vera
Teléfono (+34) 927 560 900 Mobile: (+34) 630 06 21 88
E-mail: info@puravera.es Skype: catalyr
Corporative Website: www.puravera.es Bookings: www.casasruralesenlavera.com
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2. Discover Extremadura and The Shire of la Vera
PURAVERA invites you to discover: the region of La Vera
Its location on the south side of the Sierra de Gredos (Spain) gives it a special microclimate,
with moderate temperatures in both winter and summer. For this reason, La Vera is an ideal
place of rest in any season.
The shire of la Vera has a beautiful natural setting and a wide range of services that enable us
to offer various activities: cultural, scenic, historical, sports or gastronomy, among others.
PURAVERA is a company dedicated to responsible adventure tourism and has created a
Reservation Centre (Bookings website) to raise awareness of the region of La Vera;
geographical heritage, history and culture.
Historical Resources
Inhabited since prehistory, the shire of la Vera has been a land of passage and where many
cultures have settled; Romans, Celts, Muslims or Jews, among others. People from diverse
backgrounds and cultures that have left remains of their presence as Celtic prehistoric tombs;
layout of roman roads and bridges, as well as a leading civil and religious architecture, built on
this land since the medieval Gothic to Baroque in the Golden Age, without forgetting the
“verata” popular architecture.
In this land of adventurers who conquered the New World, the Emperor Charles V retired in
his old age choosing the monastery of Yuste as his final place of rest; a paradise situated in the
shire of la Vera.
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3. Discover Extremadura and The Shire of la Vera
Natural Resources
Speaking of La Vera is talking about water and life. The 47 gorges, its 113 streams and the river
Tietar make this region a unique place in natural resources including: forests, meadows,
marshes ... Places inhabited by a diverse flora and fauna and place chosen by the birds to rest
during their migrations. Undoubtedly its one of the best places in Europe for bird watching.
Gastronomy
The abundance of resources and its long cultural background makes its cuisine unforgettable.
Land of the Iberian pig, La Vera is famous for its olive oil, paprika and cherries for their fruit
and their vegetables. Quality products, carefully prepared with care in the kitchens following
the traditional recipes.
PURAVERA offers you the possibility to enjoy the shire of la Vera through its reservation
center (booking website) www.casasruralesenlavera.com
You may find accommodation, holiday rentals, cottages, activities, restaurants, cultural tours,
nature trails ... We design itineraries to suit the taste and possibilities of our customers, to
make you enjoy a unique experience.
Choose quality service and responsibility to enjoy the shire of La Vera.
Accommodation / Holiday rentals in Extremadura
• Rural Houses / Farm Houses
• Country Hotels
• Holiday Cottages
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4. Discover Extremadura and The Shire of la Vera
Activities
• Tree adventure
• Abseiling (Rappelling river gorge)
• Canoe
• Eco- 4x4 routes
• Rock Climbing
• Skiing
• Golf
• Seasonal routes; Natural, cultural & gastronomic
• Bird Watching
• Paintball
• Quads
• Horse riding, donkey ride
• Cycling & Mountain biking
And more activities and places for discover in this Region.
Contact Information:
Central Office:
Address: Avenida de La Vera Alta, 6. PC: 10450.
Jarandilla de la Vera – Caceres / Spain.
Tel:+34 927 560 429 / Movil:+34 630062188 E-mail: info@puravera.es
Website: www.puravera.es
Bookings: www.casasruralesenlavera.com
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