Navahermosa

02Geography

Navahermosa is situated in a valley historically known as the Nava de las hermosas, at the southern foot of the Galinda mountain range. The municipality is part of the Montes de Toledo region and shares borders with several other municipalities, including Villarejo de Montalbán and San Martín de Montalbán. The area is traversed by various streams, with the Torcón being the most significant, flowing into a reservoir approximately 3 km east of the town.

Highest point

1141 m above sea level

Major rivers

Torcón, Gimena, Valle Gutiérrez

Nearby municipalities

Villarejo de Montalbán, San Martín de Montalbán, Menasalbas, Hontanar, Los Navalmorales

03History

Evidence of human settlement in Navahermosa dates back to the Paleolithic era, with artifacts from Roman and medieval periods also discovered. The earliest written references to the town appear in documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. Notably, in May and December of 1837, local residents bravely defended their town against Carlism forces.

• Paleolithic remains
• Roman artifacts Bronze-handled vessel found in Valdezarza
• First written records 16th and 17th centuries
• Defensive actions May 4 and December 28, 1837 against Carlism

Explore Navahermosa, a charming municipality in Toledo known for its history, agriculture, and scenic beauty.

04Economy and Culture

Historically, nearly half of Navahermosa's population was involved in charcoal production. Today, the economy relies on cork processing and olive cultivation, supported by the San Miguel Arcángel cooperative. The region also produces goat cheese, reflecting its agricultural heritage.

• Main agricultural product Olive oil
• Cooperative San Miguel Arcángel
• Traditional industry Cork processing
• Local cheese Goat cheese