Cáceres Old Town
Cáceres, Spain
A walled old quarter of medieval and Renaissance palaces, towers and churches in warm stone, preserved almost intact. Park outside the Plaza Mayor and walk in; it is most atmospheric at dusk when the lanes empty.
The old town of Cáceres in Extremadura was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986. It combines Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance influences. The Romans founded the settlement around 25 BC, and the Almohads rebuilt the fortifications. Around 30 of the towers from the Muslim period still stand, the best known being the Torre de Bujaco.
Inside the walls stand noble palaces, fortified houses, churches and convents, most of them from the 15th and 16th centuries, many built by families enriched by Spanish expansion. They include the Gothic Co-Cathedral of Santa María and the Plaza Mayor. The setting was used for filming "Game of Thrones", among other productions. Allow two to three hours for a walk around. Park outside the walls and walk in; it is quieter in the evening.
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- Cáceres, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 39.4738, -6.3713
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Área de Autocaravanas 'Valhondo'Motorhome stopover1 km from Cáceres Old Town · 10 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
- Camping CáceresCampsite4 km from Cáceres Old Town
- Área de Autocaravanas Casar de CáceresMotorhome stopover9 km from Cáceres Old Town · 6 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalFree
- Malpartida de Cáceres Area AutocaravanasMotorhome stopover12 km from Cáceres Old Town · 6 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Cáceres Old Town?
Cáceres Old Town is in Cáceres, Spain, at GPS 39.4738, -6.3713. It is about 42 km from Trujillo.
Can you camp near Cáceres Old Town?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Área de Autocaravanas 'Valhondo', about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Cáceres Old Town?
Places worth a stop nearby: Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe (48 km), Roman theatre of Mérida (62 km), Marvão Castle (87 km) and Monsanto boulder village (89 km).
When is the best time to visit Cáceres Old Town?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)