Serradilla is a municipality located in the

province of Cáceres The province of Cáceres (; ; ; ) is a province of western Spain, and makes up the northern half of the autonomous community of Extremadura. Its capital is the city of Cáceres. Other cities in the province include Plasencia, Coria, Navalm ...

, in the autonomous community of

Extremadura Extremadura ( ; ; ; ; Fala language, Fala: ''Extremaúra'') is a landlocked autonomous communities in Spain, autonomous community of Spain. Its capital city is Mérida, Spain, Mérida, and its largest city is Badajoz. Located in the central- ...

Spain Spain, or the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern Europe, Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the Punta de Tarifa, southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Eur ...

. It lies within the region of

Monfragüe Monfragüe ( Spanish: ''Parque Nacional de Monfragüe'', or simply ''Monfragüe'' ) is a Spanish national park noted for its bird-life. It is situated in the center of a triangle formed by Plasencia, Trujillo and the city of Cáceres within ...

, near the

Monfragüe National Park Monfragüe (Spanish: ''Parque Nacional de Monfragüe'', or simply ''Monfragüe'' ) is a Spanish national park noted for its bird-life. It is situated in the center of a triangle formed by Plasencia, Trujillo and the city of Cáceres within t ...

, an area known for its rich biodiversity and status as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. As of the 2004 census conducted by the INE, Serradilla had a population of 1,832 inhabitants. More recent estimates from 2023 indicate a slight decline, with a population of approximately 1,545 residents.

Geography

Serradilla is situated in the central-western part of Spain, approximately 50 kilometers northeast of the provincial capital, Cáceres. It covers an area of around 148 square kilometers. The town lies near the Tagus River and is surrounded by natural landscapes, including forests and rocky hills that form part of the

Sistema Central The Central System, Spanish language, Spanish and , is one of the main systems of mountain ranges in the Iberian Peninsula. The 2,592 m high Pico Almanzor is its highest summit. The Central System is located just north of the 40th parallel north, ...

mountain range. Its proximity to the

contributes to its ecological significance and attracts visitors interested in birdwatching and hiking.

Culture and Language

The municipality is notable for its efforts to preserve and promote the

Extremaduran language Extremaduran ( , ) is a group of vernacular Romance dialects, related to the Asturleonese language, spoken in Extremadura and adjoining areas in the province of Salamanca. It is difficult to establish the exact boundary between Extremaduran ...

, a minority Romance language spoken in parts of the region. In 2013, local residents produced the first feature-length film in the Extremaduran language, titled ''

Territoriu de bandolerus (Territory of bandits) ''Territoriu de bandolerus'' (Extremaduran language, Extremaduran for ''Territory of Bandits'') is an Extremaduran film directed by Néstor del Barco and José Ignacio Cobos and produced by Pilar Cobos and Eduardo Gómez from the cultural associati ...

.'' The film was entirely community-funded and acted, and it received attention in regional media for its cultural impact. Serradilla also publishes a monthly cultural magazine titled ''El Migajón,'' which features articles on local news, traditions, and linguistic heritage in both Spanish and Extremaduran.

Historical Heritage

The town preserves several historical and religious monuments. Notable among them is the Santuario de la Virgen de la Victoria (Serradilla), a 17th-century sanctuary dedicated to the town's patron saint. The sanctuary holds significant artistic and religious value and is an annual site of pilgrimage.

Economy

Serradilla’s economy is traditionally based on agriculture and livestock, particularly goat farming and olive cultivation. In recent years, rural tourism has emerged as a growing sector, benefiting from the town’s proximity to the Monfragüe National Park and the increasing popularity of ecotourism in Extremadura.

Festivities

Major local festivals include the ''Fiesta de la Virgen de la Victoria'' held in September, featuring religious processions, traditional music, and local cuisine. The ''Romería de San Antonio'' is another prominent celebration that combines religious observance with community gatherings.

References

{{authority control Municipalities in the Province of Cáceres