Plasencia, Extremadura
Provincia de Cáceres · Extremadura · Spain · 40,141 residents
New Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary
Plasencia cathedral
plaza de toros de Plasencia
Palacio del Marqués de Mirabel
Hotel Palacio Carvajal GirónPlasencia is a town in Provincia de Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain, home to around 40,141 people. There are 12 notable places to see in and around town, including New Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary and Plasencia cathedral. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 3 h 14 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: New Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary, Plasencia cathedral and plaza de toros de Plasencia.
- Best weather from April to May and September: daytime highs between 22°C and 26°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 137 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Plasencia
Ranked by how well known they are.
- 1New Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary
- 2Plasencia cathedral
- 3plaza de toros de Plasencia
- 4Palacio del Marqués de Mirabel
- 5Hotel Palacio Carvajal Girón
- 6Palacio Episcopal de Plasencia
- 7Convent of San Miguel, Plasencia
- 8Convent of Capuchinas, Plasencia
- 9Convent of Carmelitas Descalzas, Plasencia
- 10Convent of San Ildefonso, Plasencia
- 11Aqueduct of San Antón, Plasencia
- 12Alcázar de Plasencia
1cathedral- 2cathedral
- 3amphitheatre
- 4palace
- 5palace
Hotel Palacio Carvajal Girón
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6palacePalacio Episcopal de Plasencia
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7monasteryConvent of San Miguel, Plasencia
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8monasteryConvent of Capuchinas, Plasencia
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9monasteryConvent of Carmelitas Descalzas, Plasencia
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10monasteryConvent of San Ildefonso, Plasencia
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11aqueductAqueduct of San Antón, Plasencia
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12castleAlcázar de Plasencia
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Tours & tickets in Plasencia
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Plasencia can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Plasencia
Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Plasencia are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Plasencia and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 3 h 14 min away.
Best time to visit Plasencia
April to May and September: daytime highs between 22°C and 26°C with little rain.
- 12°CJan141 mm
- 14°CFeb67 mm
- 17°CMar129 mm
- 22°CApr31 mm
- 24°CMay36 mm
- 28°CJun68 mm
- 34°CJul1 mm
- 35°CAug0 mm
- 26°CSept55 mm
- 21°COct216 mm
- 16°CNov95 mm
- 12°CDec24 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 5°C | 141 mm | 7 h |
| Feb | 14°C | 5°C | 67 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 17°C | 8°C | 129 mm | 8 h |
| Apr | 22°C | 11°C | 31 mm | 12 h |
| May | 24°C | 13°C | 36 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 28°C | 17°C | 68 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 34°C | 20°C | 1 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 35°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 26°C | 16°C | 55 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 21°C | 14°C | 216 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 16°C | 10°C | 95 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 12°C | 5°C | 24 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)137 miles, about 3 h 14 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Salamanca (SLM)71 miles, about 1 h 40 min by road
- Badajoz (BJZ)88 miles, about 2 h 5 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 19 h 40 min without stops.
Plasencia is good for
Around Plasencia
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Plasencia worth visiting?
Yes. Plasencia is known for New Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary, Plasencia cathedral and plaza de toros de Plasencia. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Plasencia?
April to May and September, with daytime highs between 22°C and 26°C with little rain.
How do I get to Plasencia from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 3 h 14 min by road. Salamanca (SLM) is an alternative, 71 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 19 h 40 min.
What is near Plasencia?
Cañaveral (23 miles), Coria (24 miles), La Alberca (32 miles) and Candelario (30 miles) are all within an hour or so.