Valencia de Alcántara

Valencia de Alcántara is a municipality in Cáceres Province located close to the Portuguese border in western Spain. The settlement sits on elevated terrain and is crossed by the Sever River.

The town was captured from Moorish forces in the 13th century and placed under direct royal control. This period shaped its development as a strategic border settlement.

The old quarter displays traditional houses with whitewashed stone walls and granite doorways that shape the character of this border town. You can see how local architecture reflects generations of life adapted to the landscape.

The town sits on a plateau and is easy to explore on foot, with narrow lanes leading through the old quarter. The Sever River provides landmarks for exploring the surrounding area.

The surrounding area contains several ancient stone burial structures from prehistoric times, showing that people settled here thousands of years ago. These dolmens are silent witnesses to the earliest history of this border landscape.

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: December 20, 2025 12:23