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Herrera de Alcántara

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Herrera de Alcántara is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 293 inhabitants.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Herrera de Alcántara
Province
Cáceres
Autonomous community
Extremadura
Population (INE 2025)
225
Altitude
255 m
Area (IGN)
122 km²
Postcode
10512
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Practical info

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

Getting there

Coordinates: 39.6380° N, 7.4058° 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
10512
Altitude
255 m
Population (INE 2025)
225 inhabitants
Province / region
Cáceres · Extremadura

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 Herrera de Alcántara'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 Herrera de Alcántara

2 registered places to stay

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