The best of Cáceres: 1 day of walks and delicious cuisine

Cáceres is one of the best tourist destinations in Extremadura. If you only have one day to spend there, we will help you make the most of your visit. Its historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has a long history and is steeped in legend. Its walls, squares, mansions and winding streets will transport you to another time and the diverse cultures that have inhabited it.

Within the wall, in the Historic Old Town, you will find mansions and palatial homes built by nobles returning from the New World with the enormous fortunes they amassed. As you wander through Cáceres on your one-day getaway, you will easily be able to imagine a medieval market, or even knights designing their family coat-of-arms in their mansions. You may also recognise some of the settings for Game of Thrones, which filmed some of its scenes in Cáceres. But you will definitely have to find the time to try the sumptuous local cuisine. Here is our itinerary to ensure you manage to see the essential sights of Cáceres in just one day.

Itinerary day 1

9:30 -10:00

Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor, Caceres’ main square is located just outside the walled historic centre. It is a charming place, surrounded by colonnades and white houses that contrast with the stone wall that acts as a boundary.

10:15 -10:45

Arco de la Estrella

The so-called ‘Star Gate’ is the main point of access to the walled old town. It dates back to the 15^th century and is located next to the Torre de Bujaco. Over the arch there is an image of the Virgen de la Estrella (Our Lady of the Star), from which the gate takes its name.

11:00-11:30

Torre de Bujaco

This tower is easy to find as it rises tall above the surrounding buildings. Today it is an Interpretation Centre that you can visit for the price of a small donation. Climb up to the top for breathtaking views of the city, and walk along a section of the town wall.

12:00 – 12:45

Cáceres Cathedral

Cáceres Cathedral and the Cathedral Museum are located in Plaza de Santa María. You can visit both, and even go up the bell tower for fantastic 360º views. Just next to cathedral, you will see the Episcopal Palace and Palacio de Hernando de Ovando, both of which date from the 16^th century.

13.00-13:30

Palacio de Carvajal

Walk down Calle de la Amargura, and you will reach Palacio de Carvajal, one of the most important and interesting mansions in Cáceres. It is free to visit, so pop inside for a look at its pretty patio.

13:45-14:15

Palacio de los Golfines de Abajo

In Plaza de los Golfines, you will find this mansion where the Catholic Monarchs lodged when they visited Cáceres. Its main façade has a central body constructed with ashlars and with two side towers. The upper window is Gothic and under the windowsill you can see the coat-of-arms of the Golfin family, held up by two naked angels.

14.30 - 16:00

Taberna El Rincón

Plaza Mayor boasts many places where you can try the typical cuisine of Extremadura. For example: Taberna El Rincón serves a sought-after regional ale and excellent tapas, and Tapería La Majá, offers a variety of toasted sandwiches made with quality ingredients.

16:30 – 17:15

Museo de Cáceres

In Plaza de las Veletas you will find Cáceres Museum, which houses a surprising Moorish cistern. The museum is located in the old Moorish alcázar called Palacio de las Veletas. The adjacent Palacio de las Cigüeñas has the tallest tower in the city.

17:30-18:30

Convento de San Pablo

Your next stop is the Convento de San Pablo (Convent of St. Paul) and Iglesia de San Mateo (Church of St. Matthew). Afterwards, head through the San Antonio district to the Old Jewish Quarter. En route you will pass seemingly endless palatial homes and mansions.