Spain is soon set to overtake France to become the most visited country in the world, largely owing to its global appeal of a diverse range of natural landscapes and vibrant cities. However, most international tourists seem to only flock to a select few destinations, such as Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, or to the Mediterranean coast like the Costa del Sol . What most people do not realise is that the nation is also home to countless hidden treasures that remain underappreciated and void of crowds of tourists that descend on the most popular regions.
One such gem is Caceres, a city steeped in history and architectural splendour, recently hailed as Spain’s most underrated destination by American travel influencer Nick O’Brien, known as @NickLovesSpain on X (formerly Twitter). Caceres is located in the centre of the Extremadura autonomous community. According to data from 2021, the city itself is home to over 94,300 people.
Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, Caceres’ historic centre boasts the third-largest collection of monuments in Spain, according to the country’s Official Tourism Portal. The city is considered a cradle of Renaissance architecture on the Iberian Peninsula, inhabited by castles and farmhouses with several centuries of history. Visitors can see remains from Prehistoric, medieval times, both Roman and Moorish occupation and the Golden age of Jewish culture in Spain.
Caceres has four main areas to be explored: the historical quarter, t.