Plasencia
Founded by King Alfonso VIII of Castile in 1186 as a Reconquista frontier stronghold, Plasencia is a walkable town in northern Extremadura with a historic centre declared a cultural heritage site, a concentration of churches, and a café-lined core. The Jerte Valley opens at its doorstep, with vineyards and mountain scenery close by. Two festivals — Martes Mayor and Holy Week — both carry official tourist-interest status.
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- Population40,141
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.6 km2.2 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Plasencia: quick answers
Where is Plasencia?
Plasencia is in Cáceres, Spain, about 110 km69 miles in a straight line from Salamanca.
How do you get to Plasencia?
The nearest airport is Salamanca (SLM), about 2 hr 16 min away by road. The nearest train station is Cáceres, about 59 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Plasencia?
The warmest month is July, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C44°F. The wettest month is October, with about 117 mm4.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Plasencia?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 14 restaurants, 11 cafés and 19 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Plasencia?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Béjar and La Alberca.