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Valencia de Alcántara

Extremadura, Spain · Europe

About Valencia de Alcántara

Valencia de Alcántara is worth a stop: 20 minutes from San Vicente de Alcántara, 12km from Marvao.

Valencia de Alcántara is a town located in Extremadura, Spain. With a population of 6,129, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Valencia de Alcántara 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 Valencia de Alcántara to your route.

About Valencia de Alcántara

Valencia de Alcántara (Spanish: [baˈlenθja ðe alˈkantaɾa] ) is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. It is near the Portuguese border (District of Portalegre), separated from it by the Sever.

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Where is Valencia de Alcántara located?

Valencia de Alcántara is located in Extremadura, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 39.4115 latitude, -7.2443 longitude.

What is the population of Valencia de Alcántara?

Valencia de Alcántara has a population of approximately 6,129 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
6,129
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Extremadura
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
39.4115, -7.2443

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 Valencia de Alcántara

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Marvao

A tiny medieval walled village spectacularly perched atop a granite crag in the Serra de Sao Mamede, near the Spanish border.

12 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Aqueduto da Amoreira, Elvas

A 16th-century aqueduct running 7km into the fortified border town of Elvas, visible from the road on approach.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Valencia de Alcántara

  • 75 kmN2: Portugal's Route 66Portugal's longest road runs 738 kilometers from Chaves to Faro through the country's rural heartland and Alentejo plains.

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 Valencia de Alcántara.

San Vicente de Alcántara

🇪🇸 Spain

11 km away

São Julião

🇵🇹 Portugal

11 km away

Marvão

🇵🇹 Portugal

12 km awayPop. 3,739

Reguengo

🇵🇹 Portugal

18 km away

Castelo de Vide

🇵🇹 Portugal

18 km awayPop. 3,780

Alegrete

🇵🇹 Portugal

20 km away

Portalegre

🇵🇹 Portugal

21 km awayPop. 22,368

Santiago de Alcántara

🇪🇸 Spain

22 km away

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