Destinations
Brozas — amazing monuments
Brozas, in Cáceres province, located in the “Tierras de Alcántara”, in the Tagus-Salor-Almonte region.
- Explore
- Brozas
Historic and artistic splendour
Location and Contact:
- Contact person: Brozas Town Council
- Tel.:927 39 50 03
- Fax: 927 39 53 74
- Website address: www.brozas.es/
-
Brozas, in Cáceres province, located in the “Tierras de Alcántara”, in the Tagus-Salor-Almonte region.
The area has a rich historic heritage dating back to prehistoric times -with the Aldonza, Vaqueril and Araya dolmens and remains of Celtic towns- continuing through the Roman period, with well preserved remains of the “Vía da Estrela” Roman road, to the Middle Ages -the period of its greatest historic splendour, when its main monuments were created- right up to modern times.
Some of the treasures from the Middle Ages include the Santa María la Mayor church (a national monument), the Santos Mártires church (15th century), the Comendadoras convent (16th century) and the Nuestra Señora de la Luz convent (16th century).
There are also a number of military buildings to visit, including the Encomienda Mayor Fortress of the Order of Alcántara (13th-18th century), with remains of bastioned walls, and civil buildings with their aristocratic coats of arms, grilles and balconies. The latter include the Argüello-Carvajal palace (17th century, declared a Cultural Heritage Site); the Porres-Montemayor palace, home of the Counts of Canilleros (17th century); the Flores palace, birthplace of Nicolás de Ovando (15th century); and the Bravo palace, home to the Counts of Encina (18th century, declared a Cultural Heritage Site).
The town also boasts the “Baños de San Gregorio” baths, which are Roman in origin. Surrounded by pastureland, and boasting modern hotel and thermal spa facilities, this is an ideal place to relax and be pampered.
And if you want to enjoy nature, Brozas also offers 7 protected areas: the banks of the Salor river are part of the “Tagus International” Nature Reserve; the “Charca de Brozas” peri-urban conservation and leisure park; and the “Brozas lesser-kestrel colony”, the “Llanos de Brozas and Alcántara”, the “Charca de Arce”, the “Brozas reservoir” and the “Vegas Altas reservoir” Special Protection Areas for Birds, ideal places for birdwatching and other activities in the heart of nature.
And you also have to try some of Brozas' traditional produce. Its pork and lamb products, delicious tench fished from its lakes, and its fried treats, stews and "torrija" puddings are unmissable.
The local fiestas include those of San Antón and Santa Lucía, the Ferias de Ganado, the San Gregorio Romería and the traditional Toros fiesta. -
Type:
- Locality
Theme:
- Destinations
Target audience:
- Families
- Young people
- Single people
- Senior citizens
- Children
- Couples
- Single people
Gallery:
More suggestions
-
Parish Church of la Asunción
It took three centuries to build the "Catedralina" (Little Cathedral) of the locality of Brozas
-
Brozas Castle
Located in the province of Cáceres, the Brozas Castle still maintains the regal appearance that led it to be declared a Spanish cultural heritage site.
-
Charca de Brozas y Ejido Peri-urban Leisure and Conservation Park
A unique park combining wetland vegetation and typical Extremaduran woodlands
-
ZEPA Canchos de Ramiro y Ladronera
Las aves rapaces son las principales protagonistas en este hábitat que parece creado expresamente para ellas.
-
Charca De Arce De Abajo Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds
The Charca de Arce de Abajo Special Protection Area for Birds, in the province of Cáceres, is a paradise for bird watchers, where you can see many local species such as the endangered black stork.
-
Colonias de Cernícalo Primilla de Brozas Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds
The area attracts kestrels throughout the year, especially in the breeding season.
-
Colonias de Cernícalo Primilla de Garrovillas Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds
The area attracts kestrels throughout the year, especially in the breeding season.
-
Alcántara Reservoir SPA
This SPA is an unparalleled natural space thanks to its rich fauna.
-
Brozas Reservoir SPA
Discover nature with all five senses.
-
Vegas Altas Reservoir SPA
Visit this singular space and discover a relevant species if ever there was one.
-
Llanos De Alcántara and Brozas SPA
A protected space with ecological peculiarities that have made it the ideal refuge for an abundance of aquatic fauna and bird species like the golden eagle and the black stork.
-
Pinares De Garrovillas Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds
The Pinares De Garrovillas Special Protection Area for Birds is in the province of Cáceres and provides an ideal habitat for many native species.