Palacio de Los PizarroErmita de Santa AnaCastillo de MontánchezPuerto de la CagalutaBasilica of Santa Maria de IbahernandoIglesia Parroquial de Santiago Apóstol
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Villamesías

Villamesías is a town in Cáceres district, Extremadura, Spain of about 348 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit: 43 forts & heritage, 8 churches and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Palacio de Los Pizarro, Casa-Fuerte de Luis de Chaves and Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor.

39.2457° N, 5.8731° WPop. 348

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km71
Must-see72
Notable158
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Palacio de Los Pizarro, heritage site near Villamesías
Must-see

Palacio de Los Pizarro

Heritage site · 30 km

Casa-Fuerte de Luis de Chaves, heritage site near Villamesías
Must-see

Casa-Fuerte de Luis de Chaves

Heritage site · 30 km

Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor, church near Villamesías
Must-see

Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor

Church · 30 km

Places near Villamesías by type

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One day from Villamesías

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:56 pm

117 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 Villamesías
  2. Ermita de Santa Anaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Palacio de Los Pizarroheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Basilica of Santa Maria de Ibahernandochurch · 30 min
  5. Puerto de la Cagalutaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Castillo de Montánchezheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Villamesías
Today’s loopVillamesíasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Villamesías?

Ermita de Santa Ana (heritage site, about 7 km), Palacio de Los Pizarro (heritage site, about 30 km), Casa-Fuerte de Luis de Chaves (heritage site, about 30 km), Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor (church, about 30 km), Casa-Museo Pizarro (museum, about 30 km), Castillo de Trujillo (heritage site, about 30 km).

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

71 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Villamesías?

Ermita de Santa Ana, about 7 km by road; Palacio Alías-Cortés (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Villamesías?

Basilica of Santa Maria de Ibahernando, about 12 km by road; Iglesia Parroquial de Santiago Apóstol (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Villamesías?

Start in Villamesías, visit Ermita de Santa Ana, then Palacio de Los Pizarro, then Basilica of Santa Maria de Ibahernando, then Puerto de la Cagaluta, then Castillo de Montánchez, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.