This area is the highest in the province. In fact, it is very common to see the snowy mountains all through the year in the only icy area in the province of Salamanca. This privileged scenery earned it being declared by the UNESCO, together with The Sierra de Francia, Biosphere Reserve.

The Sierra de Bejar is part of the Sistema Central, which is a range of mountains located in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula. El Cenchal de la Ceja and El Calvitero, which are over 2.400 metres high, are the highest peaks in these mountains.

Bejar, Candelario and Montemayor del Rio, declared Historical Sites, are only three of the interesting villages and towns of this area, which is worth visiting, in order to enjoy its geography, history, traditions and culture.