Alcántara Postal Codes, Tajo-Salor, Cáceres, Extremadura Spain

Postal codes for Alcántara range from 10980 to 10990 in Extremadura, Cáceres, Tajo-Salor, Spain. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Alcántara.

Alcántara on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Alcántara municipalities in Spain. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Alcántara

Key Facts

Alcántara is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, within the autonomous community of Extremadura in western Spain. Situated in the Tajo-Salor comarca, it lies near the Portuguese border, approximately 50 kilometers west of the provincial capital, Cáceres. The municipality covers an area of about 552 square kilometers and has a population of around 1,400 residents. Alcántara is historically significant, known for its Roman bridge, the Puente de Alcántara, which spans the Tagus River and dates back to the 2nd century AD. The town's name, derived from the Arabic 'al-Qantarah' meaning 'the bridge,' reflects its Moorish heritage. Administratively, Alcántara is divided into several smaller localities and villages, including Estorninos, Las Casiñas, and El Pino. The region's economy is primarily based on agriculture, livestock farming, and tourism, with visitors drawn to its architectural landmarks and natural surroundings. For those seeking postal code information for its various sub-regions, this website provides detailed access to such data.

Neighboring Regions

* Brozas

* Carbajo

* Cedillo

* Herreruela

* Membrío

* Salorino

* Santiago de Alcántara

* Villa del Rey