Axel Schlaefer · CC BY-SA 3.0Mountain village
San Juan de Gredos is a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain.
The municipality is formed of three independent hamlets: Navacepeda de Tormes, San Bartolomé de Tormes and La Herguijuela.
In the locality of Navacepeda de Tormes an ancient brown bear claw is found embedded at the church porch.
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The essentials for getting around San Juan de Gredos without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.
Coordinates: 40.3639° N, 5.2371° O
By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.
We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.
There are no events in San Juan de Gredos's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.
Spring
Thaw and green fields. Some mountain access can stay tricky until May.
Summer
Long days and cool nights. The best time for hikes.
Autumn
Forests at their best and far fewer people.
Winter
Serious winter at this altitude: snow likely and chains in the car. Check the state of the roads before heading up.
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