Cáceres is a mish-mash of cultures: the city was founded by the Romans, yet it’s dotted with medieval streets and Renaissance palaces and surrounded by Moorish city walls.
The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the whole town itself is not only foodie heaven — it was named the 2015 gastronomy capital of Spain by the Spanish Hospitality Federation — but is also just far enough out of the way to remain relatively tourist-free.
The Route: Since the rail route was shut down, getting to Cáceres from Lisbon takes a while — the bus journey is a five-hour trip. Nonetheless, it’ll cost around $30 with GoEuro and will take you through some of the most stunning countryside in Iberia.
The Hotel Parador, which is part of that UNESCO Heritage Old Town, feels like a palace
Cuisine is what Cáceres does best, and Restaurant Javier Martin offers up a sterling tasting menu from one of the freshest and most exciting new chefs in town.
Take a walk around the Old Town. In addition to being unspeakably beautiful, the area is home to market stalls and boutique shops selling all the sweets, wines, liqueurs, and street food a traveler could ever want.
