Located in the easternmost area of the Badajoz province, the town of Garbayuela borders the province of Ciudad Real.
Historically linked to the Cañada Real Segoviana, which runs through the town from Southwest to Northwest, once used for livestock passage, Garbayuela is a small town surrounded by the Mirabueno mountains—where the ruins of an ancient Celtic settlement can be found, difficult to access as it is situated atop a rocky outcrop, and which the inhabitants of Garbayuela refer to as "El Castillo"—and Los Villares. Among its natural landscapes, Tabla Corta—also known as Paraje del Boquerón—on the Guadalemar river, stands out. This is a region of beautiful scenery, ideal for camping and swimming in certain stretches of the river.
In the urban center of Garbayuela, presiding over the town square, stands the Church of San Pedro, built of stone and dating back to the 16th century. It houses an articulated Gothic-style Christ, also from the same period.
This Christ is located on the baroque altarpiece, which also includes sculptures of Saint Sebastian and Saint Anne. The church is of medium size and features a square tower. Its interior has undergone various renovations throughout its history.
Garbayuela also features a recently created bronze sculpture representing a woman holding a child in her arms. Created by the award-winning special effects artist Reyes Abades, the sculpture is a tribute to the women of Extremadura.
In the Plaza de la Constitución, there is the sculpture of the "Danzaor," honoring Saint Blaise and recognizing all the residents of Garbayuela for maintaining this tradition.
Among the festivals and traditions that define Garbayuela, one of the highlights is a dance that some historians believe to be of Celtic origin: the dance of Saint Blaise, or "Danza del Paloteo."
This festival was declared a Cultural Heritage of Interest in the category of intangible cultural heritage on March 20, 2021, and can be witnessed on February 3rd. Performed by men, it is one of the town's greatest cultural treasures.
Additionally, another important tradition is the celebration of the "Aurora," which was also declared a Cultural Heritage of Interest in the category of intangible cultural heritage on December 22, 2021.
Another unique celebration takes place during the Easter Vigil—the night of Holy Saturday, into the early hours of Easter Sunday. It is known as the “Enramá,” a curious tradition in which suitors place tree branches on the windows of the young women they wish to court.