Alcántara

The municipality extends over 552 square kilometers along the Tagus River, featuring narrow streets that wind through orange-colored buildings at 291 meters elevation point.

The Romans constructed the Alcántara Bridge between 103 and 106 AD, spanning 194 meters in length and standing 71 meters high across the Tagus River.

The Order of Alcántara established its headquarters in the Conventual de San Benito during the 15th century, marking the town as a center of military and religious power.

Visitors can explore the Centro Identidad de las Órdenes de Caballería within the church complex, which presents exhibits about various military orders from medieval Spain.

La Cantera artificial lake, formed from construction materials of the Alcántara Dam, serves as a summer swimming location surrounded by vultures and black storks.

Location: Cáceres Province

Capital city: Alcántara

Elevation above the sea: 291 m

Part of: Tajo-Salor Community

Shares border with: Acehúche, Brozas, Ceclavín, Garrovillas de Alconétar, Membrío, Navas del Madroño, Portezuelo, Salorino, Villa del Rey, Zarza la Mayor, Mata de Alcántara, Piedras Albas, Idanha-a-Nova

Website: http://alcantara.es

GPS coordinates: 39.71861,-6.88389

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57