Valencia de Alcántara, Border municipality in Cáceres Province, Spain.
Located at an elevation of 620 meters, Valencia de Alcántara extends across 595 square kilometers near the Portuguese border along the Sever River.
The Knights of Saint Julian de Pereiro captured the town from Moorish control in 1221, establishing it as a royal territory under direct authority of the king.
The Gothic Quarter contains two-story houses with whitewashed stone facades, granite openings, and pointed archways that represent traditional Spanish architecture.
The town hall maintains communication channels through telephone number +34 927 580 344, providing municipal services and information for residents and visitors.
The municipality contains numerous dolmens, ancient megalithic burial structures that demonstrate the prehistoric settlement patterns of the Iberian Peninsula.
Location: Cáceres Province
Capital city: Valencia de Alcántara
Elevation above the sea: 620 m
Part of: Mancomunitat Integral «Sierra de San Pedro»
Shares border with: Salorino, Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Portalegre, La Codosera, San Vicente de Alcántara, Alburquerque, Membrío, Santiago de Alcántara, Herrera de Alcántara
Website: http://valenciadealcantara.es
GPS coordinates: 39.41325,-7.24359
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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