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HomeVia de la PlataAlcuescar To CaceresAlcuescar
TownExtremadura714 km to Santiago de Compostela

Alcuescar

A small Extremaduran town with a Visigothic basilica (Santa Lucia del Trampal), an albergue, and basic services. A long stage from Merida (36 km).

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About Alcuescar

Alcuescar is a small Extremaduran town notable for the nearby Basilica de Santa Lucia del Trampal, a rare surviving Visigothic church dating to the 7th century. The basilica was rediscovered in the 1980s buried under later construction.

Pilgrims will find an albergue, cafes, restaurants, and basic services. The long stage from Merida (36 km) makes Alcuescar a welcome stop.

The Visigothic basilica is a significant archaeological site and worth the short detour from the town centre.

Quick info
Coordinates39.1798°N, 6.2337°WPopulation2,600Elevation462 mRegionExtremaduraRemaining714 km
Where you are on the Camino
714 kmto Santiago de Compostela
Sevilla26% walkedSantiago de Compostela
Previous townAljucén19 km backNext townCasas de Don Antonio8 km aheadPrevious StageMérida → AlcuescarVia de la PlataNext StageAlcuescar → CáceresVia de la Plata
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Things to do in Alcuescar

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HistoryVisit the Basilica de Santa Lucia del TrampalAbout 3 km outside Alcuescar, this 7th-century Visigothic basilica is one of the oldest surviving Christian buildings in Spain.
Camino MomentWalk the Roman RoadThe stage from Merida to Alcuescar includes sections where the original Roman paving is visible.
RelaxationLook Back Towards MeridaFrom the higher ground around Alcuescar, you can look south across the plain towards Merida.
FoodEat Extremaduran Cheese and PorkThe restaurants in Alcuescar serve the classic Extremaduran repertoire including Torta del Casar cheese.
Camino MomentBetween Two Roman CitiesAlcuescar sits roughly halfway between Merida and Caceres.
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