Guijo (for short) is set on a privileged location on the foothills of the Sierra de Gredos. The town itself is 930 m above sea level - the sierra has peaks of over 2,500m. The sierra shelters Guijo and the valley below from harsh weather coming in from the North, providing an extremelly mild climate. Thus crops likely to be found in warmer areas are common - raspberries, kiwifruit, tobacco... The mountains offer refreshing springs for bathing and incredible hikes and walking routes. The region where Guijo is located is referred to as "La Vera".

The "Jaranda" spring forms a deep gorge as it flows past Guijo. Spots like this are good for a refreshing swim on the summer months on the way to the peaks of the sierra.