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Cáceres

City · Extremadura, 🇪🇸 Spain
Population 96,651
Area 1,748 km²
Time zone Europe/Madrid
Official website www.ayto-caceres.es

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Cáceres Essentials

Cáceres’ old town is defined by its exceptionally preserved architecture, ranging from Roman walls and Moorish fortifications to Gothic and Renaissance palaces. This collection highlights the city's monumental core, including the 12th-century Bujaco Tower and the iconic Arco de la Estrella. Beyond the medieval center, the list includes the Vostell Malpartida Museum, housed in an 18th-century wool-washing station, and the Helga de Alvear Museum, which showcases a significant collection of international contemporary art.

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Historic Landmarks

Cáceres is a UNESCO World Heritage site defined by its exceptionally preserved medieval and Renaissance architecture. This selection highlights the city's defensive history, from the 12th-century Moorish Bujaco Tower to the unique 15th-century Torre de los Púlpitos. The list includes noble residences like the Palacio de los Golfines de Arriba and the Palacio de Carvajal, alongside iconic gateways such as the Baroque Arco de la Estrella. These landmarks reflect the blend of Roman, Islamic, and Christian influences that shaped the city's fortified center.

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Hidden Gems

Beyond the medieval walls of Cáceres lie ancient archaeological sites and spiritual landmarks. The Cave of Maltravieso contains Paleolithic hand stencils dating back 66,000 years, while the nearby Santa Ana and El Conejar caves offer insights into early human occupation of the Calerizo karst system. On the surrounding hills, the 18th-century Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Montaña provides panoramic views, while the quiet green corridors of Parque del Marco and Parque de Maltravieso preserve the city's agricultural and prehistoric heritage.

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Historic Churches & Sanctuaries

Cáceres’ religious landscape reflects centuries of architectural evolution, from medieval Gothic foundations to ornate Baroque facades. This collection includes the Co-cathedral of Santa María, known for its carved cedar altarpiece, and the Jesuit Church of San Francisco Javier with its prominent white towers. Beyond the city walls, the Santuario de la Montaña offers views over the Extremaduran landscape, while smaller hermitages like San Antonio occupy historically significant sites such as the former Jewish quarter.

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Museums & Culture

This collection highlights the cultural heritage of Cáceres, spanning from the Paleolithic era to the present day. It features the prehistoric Cave of Maltravieso, known for ancient stenciled hand paintings, and the Cueva de Santa Ana, a Middle Pleistocene archaeological site. The city's history is preserved in the Museo de Cáceres, which houses an 11th-century Almohad cistern. Contemporary art is represented by the Helga de Alvear Museum’s vast collection and the Museo Vostell Malpartida, located in a former 18th-century wool washing station.

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Cáceres — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -3°–16°
  • 2° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -3°–18°
  • 3° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–22°
  • 5° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 3°–26°
  • 8° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 6°–33°
  • 11° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 31° (feels like 29°) · extremes 10°–39°
  • 16° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 33°) · extremes 14°–41°
  • 19° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 29 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 18 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 33°) · extremes 15°–41°
  • 19° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 28 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 17 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 30° (feels like 27°) · extremes 11°–36°
  • 16° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 7°–31°
  • 12° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–21°
  • 6° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes -2°–16°
  • 3° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Spanish
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+34
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Tours & Activities

Bujaco Tower
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Museo Vostell Malpartida
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Arco de la Estrella

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