About Gila Giraldo
Gila Giraldo was a Spanish serial killer.
Gila Giraldo, known as "La Serrana de la Vera" (The Mountain Girl of la Vera) was a probably-legendary Spanish figure who inspired numerous legends, romances and theatrical pieces during the 18th century Spanish Golden Age. Said to be both beautiful and extraordinarily strong, after being betrayed by her lover she fled to a cave in the mountainside, where she would seduce and murder men.
Most famously, she is the protagonist of Luis Vélez de Guevara's La serrana de la vera 1613 play.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gila Giraldo?
legendary Spanish serial killer
When was Gila Giraldo born?
Gila Giraldo was born in Garganta la Olla.
When did Gila Giraldo die?
Gila Giraldo died in Plasencia.
What was Gila Giraldo's occupation?
Gila Giraldo was a serial killer.
What nationality was Gila Giraldo?
Gila Giraldo was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gila Giraldo. https://biography.guide/gila-giraldo/
MLA: "Gila Giraldo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gila-giraldo/.
Chicago: "Gila Giraldo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gila-giraldo/.
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