The origin of Iberian excellence

The Ambroz Valley

Visiting the Ambroz Valley means discovering one of the most beautiful and authentic areas of northern Extremadura. Its lush nature, with forests of oak, chestnut, and centuries-old holm oak, contrasts with its white villages steeped in history, such as Hervás, Baños de Montemayor, Aldeanueva del Camino, and Segura de Toro, where tradition is palpable at every turn.
Our location, our strength
The privileged microclimate of the Ambroz Valley

This corner of Extremadura, bathed by the Ambroz River and surrounded by the Sierra de Béjar and the Sierra de Gredos, offers unique conditions for raising Iberian pigs in freedom and slowly curing the pieces in natural cellars, without haste, following the rhythm set by tradition and the wisdom of time.

Montemayor Baths

North of Cáceres, in the heart of the Ambroz Valley

725 meters altitude

Flanked by mountains that exceed 2,000 meters

Unique microclimate

Mild winters and cool summers, perfect for healing

Charming landscapes and villages

Rural tourism in the Ambroz Valley

Besides hiking, cycling routes, and thermal baths, this valley also offers a paradise for food lovers. In every winery, every tavern, and every rural guesthouse, the star attraction is always the same: acorn-fed Iberian ham, the region’s flagship product and ambassador of the flavor and culture of the dehesa (pastureland).

From field to table

Tradition, territory and traceability

Dehesa Barón de Ley stands out because its 100% Iberian acorn-fed hams carry the character and identity of the Ambroz Valley in their very DNA. Their Iberian pigs are raised in vast pastures where they roam freely, feeding on acorns during the montanera season. Each ham is cured naturally in a unique microclimate that gives its products an unmistakable aromatic profile and texture.

Connect with our land
Visiting the Ambroz Valley means discovering why Dehesa Barón de Ley products are unique; and connecting with the land that sees them born, with the history that surrounds them and with the people who make them possible, generation after generation.