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Garganta de los Infiernos

Jerte, Spain

Nature

A nature reserve in the Jerte valley with Los Pilones, round granite pools carved by the river, about 3 km on foot from the visitor centre. Parking there is paid from spring to autumn; the water is cold even in summer.

Nearest town
Jerte, Spain
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
40.2060, -5.7726

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Campamento Juvenil Emperador Carlos VCampsite
    0 km from Garganta de los Infiernos
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Bungalow Valle del JerteCampsite
    0 km from Garganta de los Infiernos
    Wi-Fi
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  • Camping El PinajarroCampsite
    12 km from Garganta de los Infiernos
    TentsCaravansElectricity
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  • Camping-Bungalows La VeraCampsite
    15 km from Garganta de los Infiernos
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
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  • Caravan Park BéjarMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Garganta de los Infiernos · 40 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
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  • Victoriano MartinMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Garganta de los Infiernos · 12 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
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All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Garganta de los Infiernos?

Garganta de los Infiernos is in Jerte, Spain, at GPS 40.2060, -5.7726. It is about 3 km from Cabezuela del Valle.

Can you camp near Garganta de los Infiernos?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Campamento Juvenil Emperador Carlos V, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Garganta de los Infiernos?

Garganta de los Infiernos is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Sierra de Francia, Las Hurdes and the Jerte valley.

What is there to see near Garganta de los Infiernos?

Places worth a stop nearby: Granadilla (28 km), Meandro del Melero (33 km), Peña de Francia (48 km) and Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe (48 km).

When is the best time to visit Garganta de los Infiernos?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)