The best walks and hikes around Sierra De Fuentes

Cáceres is special because of its beautifully preserved walled medieval center on top of a hill, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1986. Not only that, the European Council already declared the old town of Cáceres the third most monumental place in Europe in 1968, after Prague and Tallinn.

Small museum. With extremely friendly staff, free admission.

To enjoy all the beauty, walk to the parador in the former, fourteenth-century palace of the marquises of Torreorgaz, truly magnificent. The restaurant serves good local dishes.

Cáceres is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain and a perfect destination for history, heritage, and gastronomy. It is one of the best-preserved medieval ensembles in Europe. What to see within the historic quarter Everything is very close and walkable: Plaza Mayor Nerve center and entry point to the old town. Arco de la Estrella The most emblematic entrance to the walled enclosure. Concatedral de Santa María It is essential to climb the tower for the views. Medieval palaces and churches Palacio de los Golfines de Abajo Palacio de Carvajal Iglesia de San Francisco Javier (white towers, great viewpoint) Wall and towers Torre de Bujaco Torre de los Púlpitos Walk at night, the lighting is spectacular and the atmosphere unique.

In 2011, the redevelopment and remodeling works of the Plaza Mayor were completed, led by architects Antonino Antequera, Francisco Pol Méndez and Asunción Rodríguez Montejano. The project included the creation of several spaces, such as the Summer Plaza, a shady place with trees and fountains; the Winter Square, flanked by a fountain wall and a continuous stone bench; the new Music Forum, in the Balbos Forum, next to the Town Hall, for chamber concerts; and a large central free space for events, whose pavement formally recalls the vernacular Cáceres brick vault, and which has water fountains to combat the summer heat. If you visit Cáceres, you cannot miss exploring this emblematic Plaza Mayor and admiring its rich history and architecture.

The House of Mercy in Alcuéscar is a special place that offers hospitality to pilgrims traveling the Vía de la Plata. Although it is not a typical hostel, it is a reception space managed by the Religious Community of the Slaves of Mary and the Poor.

This gate was one of the access points opened due to the need for passage between the main gates of the wall. This gate was one of the accesses opened due to the need for passage between the main gates of the wall. The current appearance dates back to the 18th century. The outer arch, towards the walkway, is topped by a niche that contains a modern image of Saint Anne with the Virgin and Child. The interior is made up of a succession of beautiful screw vaults made of brick, characteristic of Cáceres. Recommendations: From this gate you can access two places, Postigo Street and Plaza Publio Hurtado, the fastest way to get to Plaza de San Juan.

This palace, also known as “the House of Tricks” is located on General Ezponda Street. Ordered to be built by D. Pedro García de Galarza, Bishop of Coria in 1579, the palace was renovated in the 16th century in Plateresque style, highlighting the corner window of the tower and the courtyard with columns inside with the Bishop's coat of arms. Galarza. It currently houses offices of the Bishopric of Coria-Cáceres. D. Pedro García de Galarza would leave his mark on numerous religious buildings in the city, as he also ordered the renovation of the Episcopal Palace and founded the seminary of his own name, which would be demolished in the mid-20th century.