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Alcuéscar

Extremadura, Spain · Europe

About Alcuéscar

Alcuéscar sits on the route: 15 minutes from Casas de Don Antonio, 31km from Roman Theatre of Merida.

Alcuéscar is a town located in Extremadura, Spain. With a population of 3,057, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Alcuéscar sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alcuéscar to your route.

About Alcuéscar

Arroyomolinos, also known as Arroyomolinos de Montánchez, is a village in the province of Cáceres and autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 115 square kilometres (44 sq mi) and as of 2011 had a population of 962 people.

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Where is Alcuéscar located?

Alcuéscar is located in Extremadura, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 39.1809 latitude, -6.2292 longitude.

What is the population of Alcuéscar?

Alcuéscar has a population of approximately 3,057 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
3,057
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Extremadura
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
39.1809, -6.2292

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Alcuéscar

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Roman Theatre of Merida

One of the most magnificent Roman theaters still standing, built in 15 BC in the former capital of Lusitania, still hosting performances in its 6,000-seat auditorium.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Old Town of Cáceres

UNESCO-listed walled quarter where Roman, Moorish, Gothic and Renaissance stone palaces stand almost unchanged, their towers crowned with white stork nests. Game of Thrones used its lanes as King's Landing.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Trujillo

Granite hill town that produced Pizarro and Orellana, its grand Plaza Mayor ringed by conquistador palaces built with Peruvian silver and watched over by a Moorish castle. The equestrian Pizarro statue anchors the square.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Alcuéscar.

Casas de Don Antonio

🇪🇸 Spain

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Montánchez

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8 km awayPop. 2,017

Albalá

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9 km awayPop. 899

Carmonita

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10 km awayPop. 622

Torre de Santa María

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 666

Valdefuentes

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 1,572

Aldea del Cano

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 746

Valdemorales

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 239

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