Discover Caceres by Hire Car
Extremadura is a region in southwestern Spain and consists of the provinces of Caceres and Badajoz. The provincial capital, Caceres, has about 90,000 inhabitants.
The old town of Caceres encloses an old Moorish city wall with magnificent watchtowers, this gem has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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Also worth a visit are Plaza Mayor, a 16th-century square with round arches, Palacio de Godoy, a Renaissance palace, or Palacio de los Golfines de Abajo, a palace that once served as a residence for Catholic kings.
The region around Caceres has not yet been captured by mass tourism, a piece of original Spain awaits you. A visit to the archaeological museum of Caceres, originally a Moorish fortress, or a stroll through the museum house, which displays works by the Ecuadorian artist Guayasamin, are recommended.
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The restaurateurs of Caceres want to spoil you with lamb and game specialties, sausages, cheeses and excellent wine. Also discover the region’s handicrafts, such as copper and brass work, pipes made of volcanic stone or bobbin lace.
Caceres’ most popular shopping areas include the streets around Plaza Mayor or Avenida de Alemania. Traditional markets regularly transform the city centre into a sea of colour.
On a hire car tour you can explore the characteristic landscape of the surroundings, mountain ranges, river valleys as well as the lowlands of the lower Extremadura will offer you unforgettable impressions.
Caceres offers accommodation of all price ranges, the airport is located in Badajoz, car rentals can be booked through our site.