Segura De Toro: Culture and Landscape

Explore Segura De Toro through its different attractions: historic traces in the town, views across the landscape, and routes to archaeological or natural sights. Two verracos of different sizes stand in the Plaza Mayor; at the entrance to the town there is a stele with inscriptions and engravings. The Mirador del Canchal de la Cigüeña offers views of the town and the Valle del Ambroz. The hiking trails and natural swimming pools at the Garganta Grande also offer their own points of interest when planning your stay.

Verracos and other traces of history

The large bull, or large Vetton verraco, in the Plaza Mayor was carved from granite around the 6th century BC and is about two metres long. A small verraco replica is also in the Plaza Mayor; the original is in the Museo Provincial de Cáceres. At one location, you can distinguish between the large granite monument and the smaller reproduction, while the original is kept in Cáceres.

Other historical remains include the surviving sections of the walls of an old Templar castle in Segura De Toro. At the entrance to the town, a stele with inscriptions and engravings adds to these archaeological traces. The stele is a separate landmark; it is not associated with the verracos. If you are interested in the town’s history, you can see these different remains as separate stops: the monument in the Plaza Mayor, the castle remains and the stele at the entrance to the town.

Views and hiking trails

The Mirador del Canchal de la Cigüeña is on the slope of the Montes de Tras la Sierra, within the town limits and at an altitude of 676 metres. From there, panoramic views stretch across Segura De Toro and the Valle del Ambroz to the Gabriel y Galán reservoir. The viewpoint is accessible via a wooden walkway. It offers a clearly defined view of the landscape, while each trail has its own destinations and landmarks.

The SL-CC 93 Castaños del Temblar circular route starts in Segura De Toro and is 3.23 kilometres long. The SL-CC 101 Lagares Celtas hiking trail also leads from Segura De Toro to Celtic wine presses carved into the rock. These were probably used to collect liquids such as wine, oil or cider. The SL-CC 98 La Burila circular route connects Aldeanueva del Camino and Segura De Toro, approaches the Garganta Grande and returns by a different route.

The trails differ in their stated landmarks: the SL-CC 93 has a specified distance, the rock-cut presses are the main destination on the SL-CC 101, and the SL-CC 98 runs from Aldeanueva del Camino to Segura De Toro and near the Garganta Grande. When choosing, you can consider whether a specific distance, an archaeological destination or a route between towns matters most to you. Check local access conditions before setting out on the trails.

Natural swimming pools at the Garganta Grande

There are two natural swimming pools near Segura De Toro, fed by the crystal-clear waters of the Garganta Grande. They are located beside the road and have a parking area. An upper and a lower pool make up the two areas. In the lower pool, the water warms naturally as it flows over a large stone. This feature distinguishes the lower pool from the upper one and gives you a specific point of comparison when looking at the two water areas.

The Castaños del Temblar grove is also a destination in its own right: on the banks of the Arroyo del Temblar in Segura De Toro, it contains five monumental chestnut trees. The grove is on private land; access is restricted from 15 October to 15 January. Take this period into account when planning and check access conditions before your visit. This way, visits to heritage sites, a trail or a detour to the swimming pools can each be considered as a different focus for your stay.

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For the broader travel overview: Cáceres.