Cáceres Province
The well-preserved medieval city of Cáceres, along with Trujillo and the Monastery of Guadalupe, rich in historical atmosphere.
Cáceres Province lies in the north of Extremadura, bordering Portugal, and is one of the largest provinces in Spain. The old town of the capital, Cáceres, preserves many medieval and Renaissance towers and mansions and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Trujillo was the birthplace of several conquistadors of the Americas, the Royal Monastery of Guadalupe is likewise a World Heritage Site, Monfragüe National Park is a prime spot for watching birds of prey, and the Jerte Valley in the north is covered in cherry blossom in spring. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit, and summers are scorching. You can reach it from Madrid by train or by road.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Extremadura: Historic Towns and Roman Ruins – A road trip covering Trujillo, Guadalupe, Monfragüe, Cáceres, and Mérida.