"El Jiniebro"

Aceña de la Borrega (Cáceres) / P.O.Box. 10515

Tel.: (+34) 927 584 062 / (+34) 636 417 812

El Jiniebro -  rural house is in Valencia de Alcántara (Cáceres) only 1000 m from Caserio Aceña de la Borrega and 3 kilometres from the Dolmens Route (Ruta de los Dólmenes).

"El Jiniebro" is a small property in a forest that gives name to the area where it is located. Situated in a small valley at the foot of Puerto de Aguas Claras, which separates the property from Caserio de Jola and Portugal. Set in tranquil surroundings and a area of Special Protection for Birds. Many birds can be observed from the house, such as griffon vultures, falcons, short-toed eagles and golden eagles.

The megalithic remains in the region bear witness of distant civilizations, Roman towns, transfrontier roads and routes, old roads travelled by the smugglers who lived in these hamlets not a long time ago.
 
Accommodation:- 4 fully equipped houses endowed with swimming pool, barbecue, parking and a spacious garden.

La Casa - Sleeps 9

A rural accommodation which was originally a farmer's house typical from the area of Valencia de Alcántara. Built more than 200 years ago in clay and slate. Renovated to the original structure of both the inside and outside of the house

Accommodation comprises of:-  Four double rooms and one single room. One of the bedrooms has a chimney.  Two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a living room also with chimney.

El Tinao - Sleeps 4

An old house for storing the farming implements.

Accommodation comprises of:- Two double rooms, a bathroom, living room and a equipped kitchen with chimney and a veranda. 

La Casita del Anta - Sleeps 3

This accommodation is for three people and is specially adapted for disabled persons. It is endowed with a chimney, central heating and a fully equipped kitchen; it also has air-conditioning.

La Casita del Olivo - Sleeps 2

A Rural Studio Apartment for two people.  It is endowed with chimney, air-conditioning and has a beautiful view over the mountains.

Places to Visit

There are many places to visit as Cáceres, Alburquerque, Alcántara, Portugal (Marvao and Castelo da Vide), La Campiña and the hamlets: El Pino, Las Casiñas, La Fontañera, San Pedro, Las Lanchuelas, Las Huertas, La Aceña, Jola, Alcorneo...
Aldea de Los Gallegos in Portugal was a trade town during the smuggling time and today it is possible to buy towels, bedclothes, bottles of wine and the most varied selection of goods.

The CONTEMPORANEA Festival takes place in Alburquerque at the end of July and in August the Medieval Festival of Alburquerque brings the entire village together. The Chestnut Fair is held in Marvao on the second Sunday of November. The local feast of Valencia de Alcántara is on 15th of May (Saint Isidor)

The main attraction of the region of Valencia de Alcántara is without doubt the megalithic remains: 48 dolmens have been found in the municipal area, and others can be visited in the villages of the neighbourhood.

Other interesting places to visit are the Roman and Paleochristian remains and the Gothic Jewish Quarter, where you can visit the Synagogue and the beautiful Church of Nuestra Señora de Rocamador.

We cannot forget the natural surroundings with a high ecological value in the foothills of Sierra de San Pedro and in the closeness of the Nature Reserve of Serra de Sao Mamede (Portugal). Thanks to its microclimate, this region is the perfect place to rest.

Where to eat

There are many restaurants in the region for a reasonably price. In Aceña de la Borrega there are three restaurants: "Los Dólmenes", where you will find a good relation between price and service, "Casa Antonio", where meals can be ordered in advance and it is also a grocer's, and "Casa Maria".

Typical food of the area is caldereta (baby goat stew) and frite (lamb stew), embutidos (cured ham and sausages)such as fariñera, cominera, patatera, panera and the Iberian cured ham and sausages. As far as sweet desserts are concerned the Easter Cake (bollo de Pascua) is eaten today at any time, but in days gone by the godmother gave it as a present in Easter Sunday.

Activites around the area

The main activity is trekking along the tracks (especially, along the dolmens and transfrontier routes) there are many different signposts.
You can also ride a horse, play golf, enjoy the natural swimming pools in Portugal, fish and hunt (big and small game).

Directions

From Madrid:-                            Road - Trujillo - Cáceres - Valencia de Alcántara
From Badajoz                            Via EX-110 Road - Alburquerque - San Vicente de Alcántara -
From Lisbon                              Via Marvao (frontier), in 2 kilometres, take the exit on the right, in Alcorneo Road.
From Valencia de Alcántara    Leaving the village, some houses are left on the left-hand side (Alcorneo Road), then when arriving at the village of Aceña de la Borrega, do not enter, but go on 700 m and then in the crossroads take the first way on the right and then the way to the house.

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SPECIAL PRICES FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OVER A WEEK (7 nights)
All prices include 7 % VAT.
For long stays cleaning and a basket of firewood per day and per chimney are all included in the price.
Reservation conditions: a deposit of 35 % of the booking total by bank transfer or money order, shall the rest be paid at the time of arriving.
IMPORTANT: the owners do not live in the accommodations, therefore let them know the time of arriving in advance.

Pets are permitted.

The swimming pool opens from 15th June to 15th September, depending on weather

For further information please visit our website:-    www.eljiniebro.com

Or Email:-     jiniebro@hotmail.com