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TenaciousD
March 25, 2023
Road cycling
Alía is a small town in the Las Villuercas region. Founded by the It was founded in the Middle Ages, at the time of al-Andalus. Alía derived from Arabic. Stop for a coffee in the Plaza de Dos Bonillas, near the Parroquia Santa Catalina.
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JavierCR 🇪🇸
April 14, 2026
Road cycling
Alía is a small and beautiful village in the province of Cáceres, in Extremadura, located in the heart of the Las Villuercas-Ibores-Jara region, an ideal destination if you are looking for nature, tranquility, rural heritage, and good hiking.
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JavierCR 🇪🇸
April 14, 2026
Road cycling
What to see in Alía (the village)
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Mesa:
The main monument of the village.
Of medieval origin, with later renovations.
Its altarpiece and its elevated location, which offers good views of the surroundings, stand out.
Old town:
Narrow and quiet streets.
Stone houses and traditional Extremaduran architecture.
Ideal for leisurely strolls and enjoying the rural atmosphere.
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Mesa:
The main monument of the village.
Of medieval origin, with later renovations.
Its altarpiece and its elevated location, which offers good views of the surroundings, stand out.
Old town:
Narrow and quiet streets.
Stone houses and traditional Extremaduran architecture.
Ideal for leisurely strolls and enjoying the rural atmosphere.
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Elevation 580 m