Village

Cañaveral

364m

39.7897°N, 6.3933°W

Coordinates

39.7897°N, 6.3933°W

Elevation

364m

Accommodation

Available

Previous Location

Casar de Cáceres

Next Location

Grimaldo

Services Available

Accommodation

Restaurant

Cafe

Grocery

Pharmacy

ATM

Train

Post Office

Airport

Bus

Pilgrim Office

Clinic

Water

Tobacconist

About Cañaveral

Canaveral is a small town near the Tagus River (Rio Tajo) in northern Extremadura. The town has an albergue, restaurants, cafes, and basic services.

The long stage from Casar de Caceres (34 km) passes through remote, sparsely populated countryside with limited services. Pilgrims should carry adequate water and food.

The Tagus valley near Canaveral is home to important bird populations, including griffon vultures, black storks, and eagles. The Monfrague National Park is nearby.

Explore Cañaveral

Things to Do in Cañaveral

Relaxation

Watch the Raptors

The area around Canaveral is one of the best birdwatching locations in Extremadura near Monfrague National Park.

Camino Moment

Recover from a Long Stage

The 34 km from Casar de Caceres to Canaveral is one of the longest single stages on the Via de la Plata.

Sightseeing

See the Tagus Valley

Canaveral sits above the basin of the Tajo (Tagus), the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula.

Food & Drink

Eat Game and Dehesa Produce

Northern Extremadura is hunting and grazing country with game meats and Iberian pork.

Accommodation in Cañaveral

Where You Are on the Camino

Previous town

Casar de Cáceres

33 km back

Next town

Grimaldo

8 km ahead

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Cañaveral

632 km to Santiago de Compostela

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Casar de Cáceres

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