Navarrevisca, Ávila

The livestock farming legacy

Navarrevisca is a special place in the heart of Ávila's Sierra de Gredos mountains with strongly rooted yet forward-looking traditions. A village that cares for and feels proud of its roots but, at the same time, reinvents them.

With the help of Elsa, Guillermo, Fabio, and Leticia, we will discover some inspiring stories to show that a legacy, when cared for and shared, can always continue.

I wouldn't change this for the Gran Via of Madrid

Elsa's story is about a life spent in the village dedicated to the ranch... and to everything else that comes up, because in a small town, relationships and needs multiply. She tells us this with the happy smile of someone who is exactly where they want to be.

"I've been a rancher for many years. I've been here for as long as I can remember. My parents died and I took it on. We've worked a lot, but I'm happy."

Elsa Martín de Cádiz

Rancher

Fulfilling a dream

Guillermo has combined entrepreneurship and tradition to rediscover his origins. A few years ago, he left Madrid and returned to Navarrevisca to take care of a goat farm whose owners were retiring.

"I came back to fulfill my dream of having my own ranch. I went with my aunt to look after the cows, I was helping her with a birth… in the end, there comes a time when you hear the call."

Guillermo Jiménez

Rancher

A much quieter life

At first glance, it might seem that there are fewer options for young people in a small village, but that is not the case. Navarrevisca has many sporting and cultural activities that attract an increasing number of people. More and more young people are moving here to the village in search of a slower pace of life, fresh air, and time with their parents or grandparents.

"I believe that village life is going to keep getting better because we're realizing that cities are reaching their limits and here, we really live. In villages, you can live. That's the most important thing; you can really live."

Fabio Hernández

Resident of Navarrevisca

Valuing our legacy

At 1,700 meters above sea level, Cerro de la Mesa, which was a grazing area for livestock, is home to a site that the inhabitants of Navarrevisca have been visiting since they were children. Now, archaeological research has led to the discovery of important architectural remains: funerary offerings, liturgical lamps, and forged pieces.

"To care for a legacy, the first thing we need to do is realize its value. Once you've done this and understand that you have something to protect and develop, you look for help. Then you also need to create innovative elements to tell people about it."

Leticia Sánchez

Mayor of Navarrevisca

A driver of the future

Navarrevisca shows us that legacy, tradition, and culture are not just memories; they are a driver of the future. Because when there is commitment and community, returning also means moving forward to build, naturally, what is yet to come.

Discover the rest of the chapters

The wisdom of our roots is immense. If this journey has inspired you, we invite you to discover the rest of the stories that make up "Legados con Futuro."

Each tradition is a universe of learning and connection with authenticity.

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