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Zarza la Mayor

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Zarza la Mayor is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2018 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 1,258 inhabitants. This is the most occidental municipality in "Las Vegas de Alagón" region. It is the only municipality in the region that borders with Portugal.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Zarza la Mayor
Province
Cáceres
Autonomous community
Extremadura
Population (INE 2025)
1,096
Altitude
304 m
Area (IGN)
172 km²
Postcode
10880
Demonym
zarceños
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The essentials for getting around Zarza la Mayor without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 39.8760° N, 6.8648° 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
10880
Altitude
304 m
Population (INE 2025)
1,096 inhabitants
Province / region
Cáceres · Extremadura
Official website
zarzalamayor.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 Zarza la Mayor'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 Zarza la Mayor

2 registered places to stay

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