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San Vicente de Alcántara

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San Vicente de Alcántara is a municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. It has a population of 5,227 and an area of 275 km2 (106 sq mi).

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Village information

Coat of arms of San Vicente de Alcántara
Province
Badajoz
Autonomous community
Extremadura
Population (INE 2025)
5,227
Altitude
502 m
Area (IGN)
274 km²
Postcode
06500
Demonym
sanvicenteños
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The essentials for getting around San Vicente de Alcántara without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 39.3605° N, 7.1369° 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
06500
Altitude
502 m
Population (INE 2025)
5,227 inhabitants
Province / region
Badajoz · Extremadura
Official website
sanvicentedealcantara.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 San Vicente 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 San Vicente de Alcántara

6 registered places to stay

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