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There are two theories about its origin: One links it to a hermitage dedicated to Saint Anne, which gave rise to the settlement. The other places it in the 17th and 18th centuries as a refuge for families from Jerez fleeing an epidemic, under the name of Valle del Pino (Pine Valley).

Valle de Santa Ana is a picturesque municipality in the province of Badajoz, in the autonomous community of Extremadura, located in the Sierra Suroeste region, very close to Valle de Matamoros and Jerez de los Caballeros.

Valle de Matamoros is a small and charming municipality in the province of Badajoz, in the autonomous community of Extremadura, located in the Sierra Suroeste region, very close to Jerez de los Caballeros. It lies on the eastern slope of the Sierra de San José mountain range, with altitudes ranging from 550 to 670 meters. Its rugged terrain gives it a unique urban layout, with steep streets and natural viewpoints along the village's access roads.

The fortress has a 35-metre-high keep and a perimeter wall with cylindrical towers at the corners. Originally, the castle had a drawbridge that allowed access through a moat, although this no longer exists. The castle was restored by the Junta de Extremadura at the end of the 20th century, preserving its structure and historical elements.

This small town for many years was nothing more than a few families living in the area. However, it began to grow in the 1850s and had more than 1,700 residents by 1920. Currently, there are a little more than 1,200 residents who work mainly in the area's agriculture, which is grapes and olive trees. This means that the area around the town is full of fields and trails that are nice to explore.

The dam that created this reservoir was built in 1995. It was built for water management in the surrounding area. It is also popular for fishing.

Located in the Badajoz town of Nogales, this medieval fortress built in the 15th century sits on a small hill and its character is purely defensive. For this reason, its most outstanding element is the keep surrounded by a wall, since it was of great importance during the clashes with the French and the Portuguese.

Rolling through the Sierra Suroeste in the limits of Nogales and Salvaleón, we find one of the many single tracks that we will find in this area, especially if we follow the route of the Twelve Apostles.