What to do in Cáceres

Cáceres is the capital of one of the provinces with the largest area of well-preserved dehesa in Europe, a landscape of holm oak, cork oak and pastureland that offers ideal conditions for birdwatching and low-intensity outdoor activities. Monfragüe National Park, 50 kilometres from the city, is Spain's leading destination for spotting black vultures, Spanish imperial eagles and black storks, with hiking routes across slate and quartzite terrain above the Tagus river and Alcántara reservoir. The drover's roads crossing the Cáceres dehesa allow horse riding and mountain biking through livestock country with little human impact. Hiking routes in the Cornalvo Nature Reserve and the southern Montes de Toledo complete an offering that appeals particularly to those seeking silence and contact with unspoilt nature. The Extremaduran climate, with hot summers and mild winters, makes spring and autumn the most recommended seasons.