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What to see and do in Valdecañas de Tajo

What to see and do in Valdecañas de Tajo (Campo Arañuelo, Cáceres): 5 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 1 Nature · 2 Historical milestones

How far each place is from the centre of Valdecañas de Tajo

Garganta de Descuernacabras 2.2 km

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What to see and do in Valdecañas de Tajo

Valdecañas de Tajo, a orillas del embalse
Village
96 inhabitants (INE 2025), 360 m altitude, 18.81 km². It arose in the early 15th century, probably after the conflicts between the lordships of Almaraz and Monroy ended. It was called simply "Valdecañas" until a 1916 decree added "de Tajo" to distinguish it from other municipalities of the same name.
Iglesia de San Blas de Valdecañas de Tajo
Monument
Single-nave church built in the early 17th century of rubble masonry and brick. It gives its name to the feast of San Blas, on February 3.
Garganta de Descuernacabras
Nature
Natural canyon with an ornithological study station, a refuge for vultures, eagles, herons and goshawks. The municipality also borders the Valdecañas reservoir, home to barbel, carp, nase and largemouth bass.
Origen de Valdecañas de Tajo
Historical milestone
The settlement arose in the 15th century after the disputes between the lords of Almaraz and Monroy ended, sealed through a strategic marriage.
Cambio de nombre a Valdecañas de Tajo
Historical milestone
The municipality, formerly called simply Valdecañas, officially adopted the name Valdecañas de Tajo.