El Junquillo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit El Junquillo
Popular places to visit
Golfines de Abajo Palace
Spanning two centuries and a suite of different decorative styles, the façade of this stately Renaissance mansion in Cáceres is one of the city’s architectural gems.
Santa Maria Cathedral
See the golden tones of this remarkable Gothic cathedral’s timeworn stonework and explore the interiors to find ancient sepulchers and Romanesque relics.
Plaza Mayor
Wander around this spacious square in Cáceres’ historic center to take in a panorama of 15th-century streetscapes and the bustle of daily life.
Torre De Las Ciguena
Named after the storks that nested in its high battlements, this medieval tower was part of the ancient Almohad Fortress and now presents sweeping views of the town.
Tower of Bujaco
Explore one of Cáceres’ 12th-century Moorish fortifications and check out the building’s interpretive visitor center and magnificent rooftop views.
Casa del Sol
You can find out about the history of Cáceres with a trip to Casa del Sol. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area.
Activities
Caceres: Highlights, History and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
Our pick of the best El Junquillo Hotel Deals
Barceló Cáceres V Centenario
Check in went smoothly, got to our room to discover we did not get our upgrade, the gentleman later was nice and gave us the upgrade, we wanted the upgrade as that's where the coffee was, however, if you want more then the two capsules they give you, they charge you! The room was fine, bar was nice, ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
NH Collection Cáceres Palacio de Oquendo
Booked a superior room, were greeted by an unwelcoming receptionist, who demanded our passports without a hint of a smile and told us we should have informed them we’ve got a dog( cockapoo)?¿ we’re given a room outlooking a busy square with restaurants, traffic. I asked whether we could have a quiet ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Palacio De Godoy Caceres, Curio Collection By Hilton
This property was a great find! It was in a great location, great amenities, decent breakfast, safe and good value for the money,
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Gran Hotel Don Manuel
the best hotel in spain
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Parador de Cáceres
The property is in good conditions and it's located at the historic center. We chose it because it was recommended. But our experience was not good from the beginning. The access to the hotel was blocked and we were not informed in advance. We had to call the hotel after trying to get there for over ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Hospes Palacio de Arenales & Spa
The hotel was very well presented and clean; room together with the bathroom was spacious; the grounds were ideal for walking our dog; the pet restrictions re the bar area are tedious and a little out of date versus other hotels
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Junquillo
R-66-A El Arco
While R-66-A El Arco may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza Mayor and Tower of Bujaco.
La Paloma
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Paloma and surrounding area, you can visit Ciudad Deportivo Junta de Extremadura and Torre De Las Ciguena.
Argentina
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Argentina and surrounding area, you can visit Ciudad Deportivo Junta de Extremadura and Torre De Las Ciguena.
Parque del Príncipe
Some popular features of Parque del Príncipe include its historical sites and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Plaza Mayor or Tower of Bujaco are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Virgen de Guadalupe
While Virgen de Guadalupe isn't home to many top sights, Casa del Sol and Torre De Las Ciguena are some notable places to visit nearby.
Distrito Centro-Casco-Antiguo
Distrito Centro-Casco-Antiguo is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Torre De Las Ciguena and Casa del Sol.
