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What to see and do in Marchagaz

What to see and do in Marchagaz (Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla, Cáceres): 4 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 1 Historical milestones · 1 Food and drink

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What to see and do in Marchagaz

Marchagaz
Village
Municipality of 231 inhabitants (2025) at 514 m altitude, already documented in a text from 1030. Its sierra once had a watchtower that maintained visual contact with other towers as far as Alba de Tormes (Salamanca). The ruins of the convent of San Marcos are preserved. Its economy depends almost exclusively on growing manzanilla cacereña table olives.
Marchagaz, citada en un documento de 1030
Historical milestone
A document from 1030 (of disputed authenticity) already mentions Marchagaz alongside Palomero as places dependent on Casar de Palomero.
Ruinas del Convento de San Marcos
Monument
Remains of a former convent on the southern slope of the Sierra de Santa Bárbara (locally called Altamira), once inhabited by friars; a pilgrimage is held next to its ruins every year after Holy Week.
Aceituna manzanilla cacereña de Marchagaz
Food and drink
The production and sale of table olives, of the manzanilla cacereña variety, is Marchagaz's main economic activity.