Cáceres Province, Administrative province in western Extremadura, Spain
Cáceres Province is an administrative territory in western Extremadura, stretching from northern mountains to southern plains. The Tagus crosses the area, dividing the landscape into two distinct regions with pastures, forests, and river valleys.
The modern province was officially created in 1833, after Christian forces reconquered the area during the 13th century. The new administrative structure united towns and countryside that had previously belonged to different kingdoms and territories.
Shepherds still move their flocks along old routes through the river valley, using paths that have existed for centuries. Rural communities depend on this tradition, processing wool and cheese at markets that take place regularly in the towns.
Main towns sit along the rivers and in the plains, while mountain areas remain less populated and accessible mainly through smaller country roads. Visitors exploring rural areas will find limited services outside the towns.
Valle del Jerte in the northeast produces large quantities of cherries each year, sold at roadside stands during late spring. Dense cork oak forests grow in undeveloped areas, where bark is traditionally harvested by hand.
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