Cáceres
A walled medieval old town in western Spain, known for its towers, palaces and the storks that nest on them.
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Cáceres is a city in Extremadura, western Spain, and its historic center is a walled old town built over Roman and Moorish foundations. Inside the walls you will find medieval towers, Renaissance palaces and narrow streets that lead to the Plaza Mayor. Storks nest on the towers and rooftops, and they are often the first thing visitors notice. The old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.
Most travelers give Cáceres one or two nights, and it fits well on a route between Madrid and Seville or Portugal. Walk the walls and towers in the late afternoon, when the light suits photos and the streets are easier to move through. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons, since summer heat in Extremadura is intense. Mérida, with its Roman theater and amphitheater, is under an hour away by car and makes a practical day trip.
Cáceres in five
- Walk the old town at duskThe Ciudad Monumental is compact and calm once day-trippers leave. Evening light and floodlit walls are the reason to sleep here.
- Climb a tower for the rooflineSeveral towers and viewpoints give views of the storks' nests and the stone houses. Check opening times and tickets before you plan around them.
- Pair it with MéridaThe Roman theater and amphitheater at Mérida are about an hour away and work well on the same trip.Mérida
- Eat Extremaduran ham and cheeseThe region is known for Iberian ham, cured meats and sheep cheese. Look for local menus rather than tourist set meals.
- Decide between Cáceres and SalamancaBoth are walled stone cities. Cáceres is smaller and quieter; Salamanca has a major university and more evening choice.Salamanca
Things to do in Cáceres
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Need to know
- Airport
- No major airport; Madrid or Seville, then train or road
- Getting there
- Train from Madrid in about 4 hours; by road about 3 hours
- Getting around
- Walk; the old town is compact and cobbled
- Best base
- Inside or just outside the old town walls
- Time needed
- 1 night; 2 with Mérida
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh12°Low4°Cold, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh15°Low5°CoolFebruaryPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh16°Low6°SpringMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 85 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh20°Low9°Spring, mildAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 66 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, mild
- MayClear6 rainy daysHigh25°Low12°Warm, mildMayClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, mild
- JuneClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low17°HotJuneClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- JulyClear1 rainy dayHigh35°Low20°Very hotJulyClear
Mixed
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- AugustClear1 rainy dayHigh35°Low20°Very hotAugustClear
Mixed
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- SeptemberClear4 rainy daysHigh29°Low17°Warm, clearSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, clear
- OctoberClear9 rainy daysHigh24°Low14°Autumn colorOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 81 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- NovemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh16°Low8°CoolNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 71 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- DecemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh13°Low6°Cold, quietDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
Average daily high and low in Cáceres, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Cáceres
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 15°
- Humidity
- 30%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Cáceres
09:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today22°10°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue19°10°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed17°6°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 17°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu17°5°0%Thursday: Clear. High 17°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri18°4°17%Friday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Sat12°11°55%Saturday: Rain. High 12°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 55%.
- Sun16°11°81%Sunday: Thunderstorms. High 16°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 81%.
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Before you go to Cáceres
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Rules for Cáceres, checked
- Spain is in the Schengen Area. Check entry requirements on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (exteriores.gob.es) before you fly.Source
- Non-EU travelers are registered with fingerprints and a photo at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's EES page for current rules.
- Traffic and parking near the walled old town are restricted. Check the Cáceres city council's current traffic rules before you drive in.
Plan around Cáceres
Entry rules, trains and regions across the country
Read the guideMéridaRoman theater and amphitheater nearby
Read the guideBadajozBorder city to the southwest
Read the guideSalamancaA larger university city to the north
Read the guideCuencaAnother heritage old town, east of Madrid
Read the guideCáceres FAQ
Is Cáceres worth visiting?
Yes if you like medieval towns. The walled old town is one of Spain's best preserved, and it is calm outside the main holiday dates.
How many days do you need in Cáceres?
One night is enough for the old town. Add a second day for Mérida or a drive to a nearby village.
How do you get from Madrid to Cáceres?
By train in about 4 hours, or by car in about 3. Trains are slower than the Madrid to Seville fast line, so check the timetable and plan a full day.
Can you visit Cáceres and Mérida together?
Yes. They are about an hour apart by car. Start in Mérida in the morning, then finish with the old town in the evening.
When is the best time to visit Cáceres?
Spring and autumn for mild days. July and August are very hot, and winter can be cold, though the old town is quiet.