The best MTB trails around Villa Del Rey

Incredible views from the north side of the reservoir.

It is an irregularly shaped square, surrounded by stately homes and palaces that reflect the splendor of Brozas in the 16th and 17th centuries, when it was the center of power for the Order of Alcántara. The arcades and facades with wrought-iron balconies are particularly noteworthy, as is the presence of noble buildings such as the Argüellos Carvajal Palace and the Orive Salazar Palace nearby.

The Plaza Mayor of Brozas (Cáceres, Extremadura) is the historic heart of this town, known for its rich heritage and traditional atmosphere. Although not as monumental as those of Cáceres or Trujillo, it has a special charm due to its history and vernacular architecture.

Built in the 16th century, this historic building is in the Renaissance style with a Gothic cloister and three naves with Plateresque decoration inside. It was restored by the Iberdrola Spain Foundation and currently hosts frequent cultural activities such as English courses for students and teachers from the community or the Classical Theatre Festival. To learn more about this monument and its more than five centuries of history, free guided tours are organised thanks to the Iberdrola Foundation.

Built over the Tagus River near the current Alcántara, in the province of Cáceres, the Alcántara bridge is one of the most beautiful and important examples of Roman civil engineering. Despite being shorter than the one in Mérida and with fewer arches, it is much higher and above all more impressive. The complex is made up of three very different parts: the bridge, the central triumphal arch and a small rectangular temple measuring 5.60 x 4.10 metres. This building consists of a staircase, two Tuscan columns, an entablature and a classical pediment. A restored plaque indicates the name of its builder and reminds us that the bridge will last “as long as the world lasts”:

The Church of Santa María de Almocóvar, located in the Plaza de España in Alcántara (Cáceres), is one of the most emblematic churches in Extremadura and has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest since 1987. Inside, several pieces of interest are preserved: the tomb of Commander Antonio Bravo de Jerez, made by Lucas Mitata; five panels by Luis de Morales; a recumbent Christ, attributed to Martínez Montañés; a sculpture by Sebastián de Paz from 1639; the tomb of Master Yáñez de la Barbuda; and the baptismal font where Saint Peter of Alcántara was baptized.

Enjoy a peaceful walk in nature and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Villa del Rey is a Spanish municipality located in the province of Cáceres, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. Its orography is characterized by wide plains with gentle slopes, and the entire municipality is contained by the hydrographic basin of the Tagus River, with the Jartín River being its main aquifer.