Alcántara
A massive Roman stone bridge with a triumphal arch spans a rocky river gorge here, crowned by a hilltop fortress, making this little Extremaduran village a rewarding stop for history-minded travellers.
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- Population1,713
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 22 km14 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Alcántara: quick answers
Where is Alcántara?
Alcántara is in Cáceres, Spain.
How do you get to Alcántara?
The nearest airport is Badajoz (BJZ), about 2 hr 24 min away by road. The nearest train station is Cáceres, about 1 hr 18 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Alcántara?
The warmest month is July, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is October, with about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Alcántara?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants, 7 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Alcántara?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Montaña and Alburquerque.