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Cáceres

Extremadura, Spain · Europe

About Cáceres

Cáceres sits on the route: 20 minutes from Sierra de Fuentes, 47km from Monfragüe & Salto del Gitano.

Cáceres is a town located in Extremadura, Spain. With a population of 96,068, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cáceres 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 Cáceres to your route.

About Cáceres

The Co-cathedral of Saint Mary is a Catholic co-cathedral in Cáceres, Spain. It was elevated to the status of co-cathedral on 9 April 1957, sharing the seat of the Diocese of Coria-Cáceres with the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady, in nearby Coria. The co-cathedral was erected in the 15th century in a Gothic

Read more style, with the main portal following the Romanesque architectural tradition. Since 1986, it is an UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the rest of the city's Old Town. The main 16th-century retablo, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin, was carved by Roque Balduque and Diego Guillen Ferrant.

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Where is Cáceres located?

Cáceres is located in Extremadura, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 39.4765 latitude, -6.3722 longitude.

What is the population of Cáceres?

Cáceres has a population of approximately 96,068 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
96,068
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Extremadura
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
39.4765, -6.3722

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 Cáceres

2 notable places within an hour's 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Monfragüe & Salto del Gitano

Roadside viewpoint on the EX-208 facing the Peña Falcón crag, where dozens of griffon vultures, black storks and eagles ride the thermals above the Tagus. The signature stop of Monfragüe National Park, Spain's raptor capital.

47 km · about 55 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 Cáceres.

Sierra de Fuentes

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 1,996

Casar de Cáceres

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 4,500

Malpartida de Cáceres

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km awayPop. 4,369

Torreorgaz

🇪🇸 Spain

15 km awayPop. 1,683

Santiago del Campo

🇪🇸 Spain

17 km awayPop. 322

Torrequemada

🇪🇸 Spain

18 km awayPop. 611

Arroyo de la Luz

🇪🇸 Spain

18 km awayPop. 6,671

Aldea del Cano

🇪🇸 Spain

21 km awayPop. 746

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