At the El Casón Visitor Centre, nature and views come together. The exhibitions and educational activities focus on the distinctive flora and fauna of the protected Tajo Internacional natural area. The centre also offers a viewpoint overlooking the Tajo, Portugal and Cedillo. This is a way to get to know the area through its nature and the visible river landscape.

Natural and River Landscapes

Cedillo is part of Tajo Internacional Nature Park. The natural areas around Cedillo are designated as a Site of Community Importance (SCI) and a Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA); the area around El Pesquerón is part of the Natura 2000 network. The Cedillo Reservoir holds water from the Tajo and Sever rivers.

Routes on Water and Land

A boat trip of around two hours travels upstream between Cedillo and Lentiscais, as far as the mouth of the Ponsul, a tributary of the Tajo. The trip offers a chance to experience a protected park landscape with diverse flora and fauna. Journey times and operating conditions may vary by season, so check the current timetable before planning your trip.

If you prefer to travel on foot, the El Pesquerón–río Tajo trail starts by the Church of San Antonio de Padua and the El Casón Visitor Centre. It follows the Camino Natural del Tajo down to the banks of the Tajo and continues to El Pesquerón. Another hiking route starts in Cedillo and leads into the Sever river basin. The routes therefore differ clearly in their destinations: one focuses on the banks of the Tajo and El Pesquerón, the other on the Sever river basin.

At El Pesquerón, routes and nature come together: the hiking trail leads there, and the area around the destination is part of the Natura 2000 network.

There is also a specific starting point for cyclists: a mountain biking route begins at the Cedillo Reservoir landing stage. Conditions on the hiking and mountain biking routes mentioned may vary; check them before setting out. When choosing between activities, consider whether you would rather experience the protected river landscape from the water or follow a route on foot to a destination on the Tajo or in the Sever river basin.

Cultural Highlights

The Church of San Antonio de Padua in Cedillo is a 19th-century Neo-Gothic building made of slate and brick. Its style, period and materials provide a tangible architectural point of interest alongside the area’s natural features.

Cedillo also has a linguistic distinction: Cedilhero is a modern Portuguese dialect that is increasingly falling out of use and is spoken mainly by older residents. Its changing use makes Cedilhero a living aspect of local culture.

At the local La Enfariná festival, residents throw flour at one another; by the end of the festival, they are covered in white. The specific dates may vary. Check the festival dates in advance if you would like to plan your trip around them.

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For the broader travel overview: Cáceres.