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Aldea del Cano

Extremadura

609Population
28 km²Area
39 mElevation
10163Postal code

Aldea del Cano is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura. It is characterized by its rich historical heritage and traditional festivities, including the celebration of San Martín.

02Geography

Aldea del Cano is situated within the Cáceres comarca, approximately 23 km from the provincial capital. The municipality is traversed by the A-66 highway and the N-630 road, with local roads connecting it to nearby areas. The landscape is predominantly flat, with some elevation towards the north and east, influenced by the nearby river Ayuela and the Aldea del Cano reservoir.

Distance to Cáceres
23 km
Elevation range
360 m to 460 m
Nearby river
Ayuela
Reservoir
Aldea del Cano

03History

The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, evidenced by nearby dolmens and rock sanctuaries. Aldea del Cano is first mentioned in a 1320 document, and its church, dedicated to San Martín, was built in the 16th century. The village has a rich history, including remnants of Roman roads and Visigothic tombs, reflecting its long-standing significance in the region.

Aldea del Cano is a historic municipality in Cáceres, Extremadura, known for its traditions and cultural heritage.

04Culture and Traditions

Aldea del Cano hosts various cultural events and traditions, including the celebration of San Martín on November 11. The village is known for its unique customs, such as the burning of the Tuero during Christmas Eve, which has been a local tradition since at least 1870.

Young people on a dry tree in Aldea del Cano, Cáceres, in 2013.
Group of young people in Aldea del Cano, posing on a dry tree in 2013.
Exit sign to Aldea del Cano on the highway.
Exit sign to Aldea del Cano from the A-66 Autovía de la Plata in Cáceres.
Aldea del Cano · Data
Province
Cáceres
Autonomous community
Extremadura
Population
609
Area
28 km²
Elevation
39 m
Postal code
10163
Coordinates
39.2878, -6.3189

Photos

Locomotives and train at Aldea del Cano station with construction in the background
Two Renfe series 334 locomotives pull a train at Aldea del Cano station, with the new high-speed line under construction in the background
Castle of Mayoralgo with stone walls and towers on a landscape of vegetation.
Castle of Mayoralgo in Aldea del Cano, with stone walls and towers on a landscape of vegetation.
Black and white photo of a square with people and a tower in the background.
Old view of Aldea del Cano with a tower and traditional house streets.

Map

Nearby

Square with white houses and a garden in the center in Albalá.
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Cáceres · 647 inhabitants

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