Zarza la Mayor is a Spanish town and municipality, located in the province of Cáceres, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. It belongs to the judicial district of Cáceres and is the westernmost town in the community of Rivera de Fresnedosa. Furthermore, it is the only municipality in said community that has a border with Portugal, located four kilometers in a straight line from Salvaterra do Extremo.

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September 11, 2023

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At the west end of the city, the Plaza Mayor is worth visiting as you head out of town on your walk to admire the Church of San Andrés Apóstol and the council building.

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1. Castillo de Peñafiel Salvaterra from Zarza la Mayor — round trip

9.00km

02:23

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Salvaterra do Extremo from Zarza la Mayor — circular by the Río Erjas

22.6km

06:15

390m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Dolmen Pata de Buey from Zarza la Mayor — round trip

8.14km

02:07

50m

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 310 m

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Friday 6 February

13°C

5°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Plaza Mayor and Church of San Andrés Apóstol, Zarza la Mayor

1. Castillo de Peñafiel Salvaterra from Zarza la Mayor — round trip

2. Salvaterra do Extremo from Zarza la Mayor — circular by the Río Erjas

3. Dolmen Pata de Buey from Zarza la Mayor — round trip

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