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Benquerencia

Benquerencia is a town in Cáceres district, Extremadura, Spain of about 100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit: 64 forts & heritage, 19 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castillo de Montánchez, Castillo de Mayoralgo and Basílica Santa Lucía del Trampal.

39.3099° N, 6.0846° WPop. 100

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km118
Must-see73
Notable143
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Benquerencia

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:26 pm

137 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Benquerencia
  2. Morrón del Jabalíviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Castillo de Montánchezheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Basílica Santa Lucía del Trampalchurch · 30 min
  5. Castillo de Mayoralgoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Iglesia de Santa María la Mayorchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Benquerencia
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Benquerencia?

Castillo de Montánchez (heritage site, about 14 km), Castillo de Mayoralgo (heritage site, about 26 km), Basílica Santa Lucía del Trampal (church, about 26 km), Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor (church, about 30 km), Casa-Fuerte de Luis de Chaves (heritage site, about 30 km), Casa-Museo Pizarro (museum, about 30 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Benquerencia?

118 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 other attractions, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Benquerencia?

Puente del Gallo, about 12 km by road; Castillo de Montánchez (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Benquerencia?

Basilica of Santa Maria de Ibahernando, about 20 km by road; Basílica Santa Lucía del Trampal (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Benquerencia?

Start in Benquerencia, visit Morrón del Jabalí, then Castillo de Montánchez, then Basílica Santa Lucía del Trampal, then Castillo de Mayoralgo, then Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor, and drive back — about 137 km by road in all.