Where to see Cherry Blossoms: best car route through the Jerte Valley

The greater rigor or softness of the weather during the winter determines what the conditions are. dates for see the cherry blossoms in the Jerte Valley, to the North of the Cáceres province.

Taking this point into account, when each year the ideal moment approaches when the cherry blossoms reach their greatest splendor, it undoubtedly becomes an invitation to take a getaway to this area of Estremadura.

This is what I did a couple of years ago when I decided to see these fascinating landscapes again, and in this way take the opportunity to do photos of cherry blossoms in the Jerte Valley.

From this last experience, below I am going to give you some tips for your visit to the Jerte Valley, with the recommended tour to see cherry blossoms.

Where is it and how to get to the Jerte Valley

At the outset you should know that the Jerte Valley extends from the historic city of Plasencia until the aforementioned port of Tornavacas, already on the edge of the province of Ávila, in a route of 50 kilometers.

If you travel From Madrid, as is my case, and you live in the north or northwest of the city, it will be worth taking the A6 highway to Ávila, and then go through the port of Tornavacas in a descending direction towards the aforementioned Plasencia.

The other option for go to the Jerte Valley from Madrid is to exit on the A5 to reach first Plasencia, and then take the N110 road that goes up through the valley to Tornavacas.

This will also depend on whether you do the single day excursion, or you decide to take advantage of the weekend and stay somewhere hotel or rural house area.

Where to sleep in the Jerte Valley

In this regard, this link will be useful to you. booking.com to search hotel or rural house in the Jerte Valley.

Of course, I tell you that in the cherry blossom dates It is really difficult to find accommodation on the weekend.

Furthermore, since these dates, as we have mentioned, can vary quite a bit each year depending on the greater or lesser severity of winter, it is not advisable to make a hotel reservation too far in advance.

Since it was at the last minute when I decided to do the excursion, there was no longer any accommodation, neither hotels nor rural houses, in the towns of the valley or in Plasencia itself.

I finally stayed at Cuacos of Yuste, since in areas adjacent to the Jerte Valley Yes, there were hotel rooms, also included in the nearby town of Hervas.

Car route to see cherry blossoms in Valle del Jerte

On my trip route through the Jerte Valley I started it from the south, specifically from the aforementioned town of Plasencia.

On both sides of the N110, heading towards the port of Tornavacas, you are going to see the fields with cherry blossoms.

But to really enjoy these landscapes, it is essential that you travel on the local roads, or even on the paved rural roads that connect the different towns in the lower area of ​​the valley.

Specifically, I am referring to the road that connects towns like Chestnut Grove Houses, Goatherd y Valdastillas, and also the one that runs between The lathe y Rebollar.

This is undoubtedly the best way to see cherry blossoms.

They are narrow roads, with curves, but you will circulate among the cherry plantations and you will be surrounded by their white flowers.

Of course, there are not too many places where you can stop to enjoy the landscape and take photos.

What's more, during the peak flowering dates these places are highly contested among the cars that drive on the road.

But when you find a space to stop is when you will really appreciate the cherry blossom splendor.

If you go in weekend, in the main towns of the Jerte Valley, that is, Navaconcejo, valley head y jerte, you will find many visitors who, like you, have wanted to enjoy the flowering.

Best areas of the Jerte Valley to see cherry blossoms

You must also take into account that the flowering level It varies depending on the height where the cherry trees are found in the valley.

Thus, in the highest areas of the valley, such as the town of Tornavacas, you will see that the cherry trees will have a different level of flowering, always later than in the lower areas.

Finally, already in port of Tornavacas There is a viewpoint from where you have excellent views views panoramic views of the Jerte Valley, with the Plasencia Reservoir the background.

On your journey through the entire valley and its towns you will find numerous souvenir stalls What do they offer you? gastronomic products of this region.

To highlight the Casar cheeses and and the jams, but also the paprika or even beans from nearby Avila boat.

And if you have a garden to plant your own cherry tree, you can also buy a cutting for 3 euros.

This route through the Jerte Valley It can take you between half a day or a full day, but if you have taken advantage of a weekend to do the excursion, nearby you have places of great interest to complete your visit.

In this regard, I point out the Yuste Monastery (I took the opportunity to visit it...) or the city of Plasencia.

Cherry Blossom Activity Program Valle del Jerte 2023

You also have the option of signing up for one of the numerous activities planned in the valley on the occasion of flowering, with numerous proposals in the different towns of the valley.

Every year they are scheduled from cultural activities o gastronomic, to others of natureas workshops various or days of Hiking.

Another option is to sign up for one of the activities that take place throughout the year in the Jerte Valley, such as the 4×4 excursion through Hell's Gargant.

In short, a truly recommended visit.