The best cycling routes around Malpartida De Cáceres

The historic center of Cáceres, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most impressive monumental complexes in Spain. Walking through its cobbled streets is like traveling to the Middle Ages, thanks to its excellent state of preservation and the absence of modern buildings that alter its aesthetics.

The official route leads along the busy road toward Portugal and is terrible. There's also construction work going on. The construction road is gravel and quite easy to drive on. Overall, though, it's not a pleasant way to get to the very beautiful nature reserve!

The San Francisco Bridge in Cáceres is a historic structure that has undergone several transformations over the years. Originally built in the 16th century, this medieval bridge is located in the eastern part of the city, on the old road to Trujillo. The bridge was built to level the terrain of a promenade next to the San Francisco convent and was adorned with two rows of black poplars planted in 1752.

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In 2011, the redevelopment and remodeling works of the Plaza Mayor were completed, led by architects Antonino Antequera, Francisco Pol Méndez and Asunción Rodríguez Montejano. The project included the creation of several spaces, such as the Summer Plaza, a shady place with trees and fountains; the Winter Square, flanked by a fountain wall and a continuous stone bench; the new Music Forum, in the Balbos Forum, next to the Town Hall, for chamber concerts; and a large central free space for events, whose pavement formally recalls the vernacular Cáceres brick vault, and which has water fountains to combat the summer heat. If you visit Cáceres, you cannot miss exploring this emblematic Plaza Mayor and admiring its rich history and architecture.

Being able to walk anywhere through its narrow cobbled streets is like traveling to another era. You will be surrounded by mansions, Renaissance palaces and churches crowned with stork nests and you will understand why Cáceres is a World Heritage City. Prepare your camera to photograph one of the most beautiful historic centers in Spain.

Legend has it that in the 15th century a couple who were trying to have a child lived in this house. They were Gonzalo de Cáceres and Marina Alonso de los Nidos. Upon returning from one of his long trips to America, Gonzalo brought Marina a monkey. Since they couldn't have a baby, they treated him as if he were their son, with his own bedroom and toys. Some time later, the couple managed to have a son, but the monkey, full of jealousy due to lack of attention, threw him out of the window and he died. According to legend, Marina died after a deep depression and Gonzalo had the monkey chained until he died. Neighbors in the area say that from time to time a baby is heard crying around the house.

Imposing house from the late 15th and early 16th centuries. It concentrates the elements typical of the facades of Cáceres mansions (main door in a semicircular arch made with long voussoirs, alfíz, shield) in very little space, not seeming how wide it really is.