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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
Extremadura, Spain · Europe
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.
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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Valencia de Alcántara is located in Extremadura, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 39.4115 latitude, -7.2443 longitude.
Valencia de Alcántara has a population of approximately 6,129 people, making it a town in Spain.
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castle
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
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
April to October
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