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Cáceres

A walled old town of medieval towers and noble palaces, so intact that it's on the World Heritage list and a favorite film set.

Photo: Javier Losa · CC BY 2.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Cáceres is being written. It's on the Madrid and Central Spain list as Worth a Detour.

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