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Built over the Tagus River near the current Alcántara, in the province of Cáceres, the Alcántara bridge is one of the most beautiful and important examples of Roman civil engineering. Despite being shorter than the one in Mérida and with fewer arches, it is much higher and above all more impressive. The complex is made up of three very different parts: the bridge, the central triumphal arch and a small rectangular temple measuring 5.60 x 4.10 metres. This building consists of a staircase, two Tuscan columns, an entablature and a classical pediment. A restored plaque indicates the name of its builder and reminds us that the bridge will last “as long as the world lasts”:

Enjoy a peaceful walk in nature and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

The Church of Santiago in Estorninos, a district of the municipality of Alcántara, in the province of Cáceres, Autonomous Community of Extremadura, Spain, is a building with a rich history. Although its origin dates back to the 15th century, it has undergone modifications over time.

This church with the patronage “San Miguel Arcangel” was dedicated to the Archangel Michael. The name (coming from the Hebrew language) means “Who is like God?” He is often depicted - in paintings or as a statue - with a flaming sword, and occasionally a lance. Michael is - together with Raphael and Gabriel, occasionally Uriel is also included - one of the three or four archangels who (according to human understanding) occupy the highest rank in the heavenly hierarchy of angelic beings. Their common feast day in the saints' calendar is September 29th.

Small town in the municipality of Alcántara.

The menhir is located on a small hill or headland, hence its name. It is one of the few known menhirs in Alta Extremadura and, perhaps, one of the oldest megaliths in the region.

Incredible views from the north side of the reservoir.

The Alcántara II reservoir was the one with the highest capacity built in Spain and the second in Europe until 1990, with its 3,162 cubic hectometers and a length of 91 kilometers. Its lightened gravity dam and double buttress, formed by 19 independent triangular profile elements, brings together the confluent waters of the Tajo, the Alagón and the Tiétar (these last two are tributaries of the first).