- GRAND TOUR OF UNESCO SITES
Tagus Cycle Route
If cycling’s your thing, you’ll love the Tagus Cycle Route: 355 km of cycle paths through UNESCO sites, taking you past mountains, rivers, pastures and Mediterranean woodland, with unique geological formations, wildlife and historic gems such as the Alcántara Bridge.
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The Tagus Cycle Route runs through the UNESCO territories, following the course of the Tajo Nature Trail GR 113, which runs more or less parallel to the riverbed, incorporating a few diversions that make the entire trail suitable for cycling.
355 kilometres to cycle as if there were no tomorrow; Nine stages of pure pleasure – UNESCO which you can explore from east to west, or vice versa, through the northern section of the Villuercas–Ibores–Jara Geopark, the entire Monfragüe Biosphere Reserve —including a large part of the national park— and the Tajo Internacional Transboundary Biosphere Reserve right up to the Portuguese border.
And if you fancy more action, get in touch with the MTB centres Places to give yourself a proper workout on your bike saddle. You won’t have enough days!
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What you mustn’t miss nearby
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Monfragüe MTB Centre
- UNESCO Sites
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Tajo Internacional MTB Centre
- UNESCO Sites
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Villuercas Ibores Jara MTB Centre
- UNESCO Sites
TOP experiences
Round off your visit with some activities in the Tajo Internacional
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The Jewish Gothic Quarter of Valencia de Alcántara
- Valencia de Alcántara Tourism
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Megalithic cosmos
- Astrogata
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Canchos de Ramiro river cruise
- Boat on the Tagus
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An oil miller’s breakfast
- Aceitolivex
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Oil-based soaps: The art of the natural
- Aceitolivex
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River cruise on the International Tagus
- Natura Boat
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4x4 routes through the Tajo Internacional
- Divertimento
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Boat trips on the International Tagus
- Divertimento
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Kayaking routes on the Alcántara reservoir
- Divertimento
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The Dolmen Trail through two countries
- Marvao Horses
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The Return to the Templars Route
- Excursions in Extremadura
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Handcrafted oil lamp workshop
- Aceitolivex
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Bulls by Pablo Mayoral
- Herreruela
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Round off your visit with some activities in the geopark
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Love and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Los Encepados
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From the press to the larder
- Los Encepados
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Geopark wine tasting experience
- Bodegas Ruiz Torres
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Oleonoche: EVOO under the stars
- Los Encepados
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Therapeutic massages
- Las Lucías
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Trails of the Olive Tree and Liquid Gold
- Los Encepados
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Binoculars
- Las Lucías
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Round off your visit with some experiences in Monfragüe
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Monfragüe boat
- Monfragüe Alive
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River cruise: On the outskirts of Monfragüe
- Boat on the Tagus
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River cruise: Safari in Monfragüe
- Boat on the Tagus
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Discover Monfragüe: birds, history and unforgettable landscapes
- Naturs · Arturo Domínguez
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A Complete Tour of Monfragüe in a 4x4
- Monfragüe Alive
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Monfragüe in its entirety
- Excursions in Extremadura
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Monfragüe National Park
- What to See in Plasencia
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Monfragüe 4x4 Birding Tour
- Monfragüe Nature and Ecotourism
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4x4 route through Serradilla
- Monfragüe Alive
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Monfragüe 4x4 Route – Eyes in the Night
- Monfragüe Nature and Ecotourism
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Monfragüe 4x4 tour with children
- Las Lucías
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4x4 safari in Monfragüe
- Monfragüe Alive
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Photography Workshop in Monfragüe 4x4
- Monfragüe Nature and Ecotourism