The primary forest of placed chestnut-trees in Neila's villa of San Miguel possesses an approximate antiquity(antique) of more than 500 years. From unmemorable times there has used as sustenance his inhabitants, cover of the nature and symbol of the region.

Forest of chestnut-trees - Avila visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Forest of chestnut-trees' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Castilla y Leon.

The chestnut tree groves dotted among the hills and pasture land of Neila de San Miguel have long been an important source of food for the villagers. The village lies at the southern end of Avila region in Castilla y Leon in Spain, close to the Sierra de Gredos.

Road: Neila de San Miguel is about 97km west of Avila (N-110) and 75km south of Salamanca (A-66). It is about 2km north of San Bartolome de Bejar and the and 4km south of Medinilla.