Cáceres in western Spain’s Extremadura region. Founded by the ancient Romans, it retains widespread evidence of subsequent occupation by many different cultures. Its old town, Ciudad Monumental, has a mix of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, with cobbled medieval streets, fortified houses and palaces. Encircled by 12th-century Moorish walls, it also has around 30 towers, some occupied by nesting storks. 
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There are also reputedly,1300 coats of arms decorating the palaces and houses both inside and out of the city walls.
The main square, with its distinctive slope,remains my favourite in all of Spain.


For a small fee you can walk along a section of the walls and visit the Museo.


There are gardens and attractive corners,plus a town house I particularly liked.


Four years or so ago,I stopped off here whilst walking the Camino Via de la Plata – there is a church dedicated to St James on the Camino,just off the main square.



Caceres campsite is another totally different attraction – a short bus ride out of the city. It’s the second time we have stayed here – it’s unique in that each pitch has its own shower/toilet block and there is a fabulous pool and bar area directly accessible on site.

Onwards then,up the Autovia Ruta de la Plata, to Tordesillas, for a two day stopover before. Making for France.
Fond memories of visiting Cáceres with my dear friends several years ago. Treasured memories. Sorry for slowing you up mis amigos!
Y muchas gracias.
Como siempre
Derm
Caceres. Great place. Had a really wonderful and memorable meal in the Plaza Mayor three or four years ago. And that’s a brilliant campsite….. each plot with its own facilities I seem to remember. The photos bring back great memories! Enjoy….
Fond memories of my stopover in Cáceres a few years ago.