Third Stop - Plasencia

From Trujillo, there's maybe an hour or a bit less to Plasencia. If you take the road to Plasencia from Trujillo directly, you might find a bit of a crazy road, but it's worth it because on the way you will encounter extraordinary landscapes and a viewpoint where you can park your car, and let yourself be captivated by spectacular mountains in which you will see the characteristic voltures of the area, the Tajo River and an endless horizon. It may take you longer to get to Plasencia and an extra dose of patience, but hey you're on vacation and living the moment, and there my friend you will find a peaceful moment in nature.

 

I would say Plasencia  is quite an interesting place to visit in just one day. It's main square is the heart of the city from which many narrow but bust streets are born. 

This city belongs to the Ruta de la Plata route and it was founded in theXII century. It's similar to Caceres in a way, however you can find significant differences while visiting each corner of the central part of the city which has not been practically changed. 

It treasures an aqueduct built in the XVI century that allowed the city to prosper, although they already had a water infrastructure, apparently it had constant issues and the cost of these were bigger than the idea of building a brand new infraestructure. Here's the story PLASENCIA'S AQUEDUCT , this page is in Spanish, however it gives you a quick visual idea on what to visit while you're there.

Besides the historical main square, I recommend following the great walls that surround the center of the city, these walls were built for military purposes as a defensive line for the city. Walking alongside these walls can give you an idea on how much they wished to keep their people safe, or the King of course! Some of the stairways that are found next to these walls are free to visit, and some give a great view. 

In the main square you will find a great variety of bars and restaurants where you can enjoy the region's gastronomy. 

Believe me, this stop will make you feel almost complete before we go to the next area to explore. From the Region of Caceres, in which I have recommended to visit these three stops, we're going to travel to the other region of Extremadura; Badajoz, that will surprise you as well.

Second Stop - Cáceres

 Now here's an interesting little city. It's a really good way to treat yourself after exploring Trujillo. Let's say that it's twice as big as Trujillo and it some how managed to keep the medieval essance while growing. It's about 40 km away from Trujillo and there are buses that take you there and back. 

You can't miss the 'Cuidad Monumental' which is basically the oldest part of the city and it's almost like a tiny city itself. You can walk around this area and find really breathtaking corners and almost feel as if you were living in that period of history. It offers museums which you can visit throughout the walk across this tiny city, some are with ticket others are for free. In any case the prices aren't expensive and for 10 Euros you can visit them all. Some churches inside this area offer a visit to their towers from where you can see the rest of the city, you can tell from there where the old part ends and the new one begins. 

It has wonderful gastronomic offer in the city square, right at the feet of the 'Cuidad monumental' and you can actually have lunch while admiring the majestic walls that in some way are trying to tell you their story.  I've personally had dinner at La Tapería de Tula which I found really nice and delicious food. Besides the fact their staff was absolutely lovely!

From the city square you have many narrow streets filled with different little shops that are unique. In fact, you can see the most important things of Caceres in one day, a delightful walk and a very pleasant meal will make your trip turn into a great experience. 

This city I aslo recommend visiting between October and May, summer time in this area of Spain is quite a challenge, especially for those who enjoy fresh weather and have trouble with high temperatures like me. 

You won't regret discovering this city and it's history. I recommend you book a free tour in English so you don't miss a thing. And, for the mystery lovers, there is a Night Tour in which you walk through the 'Cuidad Monumental' and the guide explains mysteries and legends inside this little city that holds a lot of history and offers a fulfilling experience.