Plaza Mayor area

Cáceres, Spain

Home to NH Collection Cáceres Palacio de Oquendo, a stylish hotel near the main square.

Places in Plaza Mayor area

• Plaza Mayor bars Bars near the main square, popular for evening drinks.

Practical notes for Cáceres

Best time to visit

April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather for exploring the walled UNESCO old town, coinciding with the Womad Festival in May.

Getting around

Cáceres' walled UNESCO Old Town is compact and entirely walkable, with 22 surviving Moorish towers throughout the historic centre.

Currency

Euro (€)

Language

Spanish. English is widely spoken in tourist areas.

Timezone

CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)

Current trends

Cáceres continues to draw acclaim for its cutting-edge culinary scene anchored by Atrio's three Michelin stars, while the Classical Theatre Festival in July and Three Cultures Medieval Market in November reflect the city's growing cultural events calendar.

Other neighborhoods in Cáceres

• Old Town (UNESCO walled centre) — A melange of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture, with 22 surviving Moorish towers.
• Honey-colored palace district — Home to magnificent honey-colored palaces and churches financed by conquistador riches.

Read the full Cáceres guide