Overlooking the Jaranda Gorge, this elegant rural hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a typical Extremaduran restaurant. All rooms have stunning views of the gorge or surrounding countryside. Surrounded by oak and chestnut trees, Mirador de la Portilla is just 800 metres from the village of Jarandilla de la Vera. You can swim in natural pools in the nearby River Jaranda. Decorated in light colours, the spacious rooms include heating and a flat-screen TV. Bathrooms come with toiletries and a hairdryer. The Mirador’s San Valentín restaurant specializes in grilled meat and other regional dishes. In summer, meals can be served on the garden terrace. There is also a tapas bar and a stylish lounge. The Monfragüe National Park is within an hour’s drive of Mirador de la Portilla. The city of Plasencia is 45 km away.