Valencia de Alcántara, Extremadura
Provincia de Cáceres · Extremadura · Spain · 6,129 residents
Puerto Roque Open-Air Rock Art Shelter
Museo Etnográfico de Valencia de Alcántara.jpg/500px-Dolmen_El_Mellizo_(16720765433).jpg)
Dólmenes de Valencia de Alcántara
plaza de toros de Valencia de Alcántara
Castillo de Valencia de AlcántaraValencia de Alcántara is a small town in Provincia de Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain, home to around 6,129 people. There are 5 notable places to see in and around town, including Puerto Roque Open-Air Rock Art Shelter and Museo Etnográfico de Valencia de Alcántara. The nearest airport is Badajoz (BJZ), about 1 h by road.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Puerto Roque Open-Air Rock Art Shelter, Museo Etnográfico de Valencia de Alcántara and Dólmenes de Valencia de Alcántara.
- Badajoz (BJZ) is 42 miles away.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Valencia de Alcántara
Ranked by how well known they are.
1archaeological sitePuerto Roque Open-Air Rock Art Shelter
5 miles from the centre · Photo
- 2museum
- 3archaeological site
Dólmenes de Valencia de Alcántara
6 miles from the centre · Photo
cultural property in Valencia de Alcántara, Spain
- 4amphitheatre
plaza de toros de Valencia de Alcántara
In the centre · Photo
bullring in Valencia de Alcántara, Spain
- 5castle
Castillo de Valencia de Alcántara
In the centre · Photo
Tours & tickets in Valencia de Alcántara
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Valencia de Alcántara can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Valencia de Alcántara are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Valencia de Alcántara and the villages around it is a hire car from Badajoz (BJZ), about 1 h away.
Best time to visit Valencia de Alcántara
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Badajoz (BJZ)42 miles, about 1 h by road
- Lisbon (LIS)111 miles, about 2 h 37 min by road
- Viseu (VSE)97 miles, about 2 h 18 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 21 h 10 min without stops.
Valencia de Alcántara is good for
Around Valencia de Alcántara
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Valencia de Alcántara worth visiting?
Yes. Valencia de Alcántara is known for Puerto Roque Open-Air Rock Art Shelter, Museo Etnográfico de Valencia de Alcántara and Dólmenes de Valencia de Alcántara. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Valencia de Alcántara from the UK?
Fly to Badajoz (BJZ), then it is about 1 h by road. Lisbon (LIS) is an alternative, 111 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 21 h 10 min.
Is Valencia de Alcántara good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Valencia de Alcántara?
Alburquerque (19 miles) are all within an hour or so.