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Eljas

Village

Eljas is a municipality (municipio) located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2008 census (INE), the municipality has 1,046 inhabitants.

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The local linguistic variety is the so-called Fala language, different from both Spanish and Portuguese, but closer to the latter.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Eljas
Province
Cáceres
Autonomous community
Extremadura
Population (INE 2025)
827
Altitude
578 m
Area (IGN)
32.6 km²
Postcode
10891
Demonym
Lagarteiru
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Practical info

The essentials for getting around Eljas without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 40.2155° N, 6.8460° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
10891
Altitude
578 m
Population (INE 2025)
827 inhabitants
Province / region
Cáceres · Extremadura
Official website
eljas.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Eljas's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Eljas

4 registered places to stay

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