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Notable fort · Badajoz, Extremadura

Antigua Cárcel

Antigua Cárcel is a fort in Badajoz, Extremadura.

Antigua Cárcel: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Antigua Cárcel

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Antigua Cárcel — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.89600, -5.73482. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Antigua Cárcel open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Antigua Cárcel yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Antigua Cárcel?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Antigua Cárcel?

    Nearby: Castillo de Magacela (fort, 0 km), Castillo de Medellín (fort, 26 km), Cancho Roano (fort, 28 km), Presa del Zujar (lake, 28 km), Casas del Turuñuelo (fort, 36 km), Castillo de Benquerencia de la Serena (fort, 38 km).

    Is Antigua Cárcel worth visiting?

    Antigua Cárcel is listed as a notable fort in Extremadura on Spotwander.