Information about Carcaboso
On the right bank of the river Jerte and in the north of the province of Cáceres, lies the charming village of Carcaboso, one of the quietest stops on the route of the Vía de la Plata. It is a beautiful town full of popular architecture and magnificent corners to discover. Here one can delight in the beautiful parks and old buildings that survive the passage of time to the delight of travelers.
What to see and do in Carcaboso
The church of Santiago Apostle
The charming parish church of Santiago Apóstol is small in size and is built on a rectangular plan. It preserves several milestones of the entrance portico and the original structure of the temple underwent reforms on several occasions, even adding a sacristy and a baptismal font. It is one of the examples of ancient architecture that can be found in this traditional village.
The park of the Miliarios
In Carcaboso you can see this interesting architectural remains, several milestones of the emperors Trajan and Hadrian that indicated the miles of the Calzada. Stones from the disappeared guinea bridge can also be seen. A milestone or milestone, a word from the Latin miliarium, is nothing more than a cylindrical column that was placed on the edge of the Roman roads to mark the distances every Roman mile, which is equivalent to a distance of approximately 1480 meters. Interesting heritage to get closer to past civilizations.
Aldehuela de Jerte
Once in Carcaboso it will be very easy to get to Aldehuela de Jerte, an small village between Carcaboso and Galisteo. A small place with an excellent cultural and natural heritage, where you can visit the Parish Church of San Blas which is located in its Plaza Mayor and was built in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Also the green areas that surround the town and, if it coincides in time, spend some leisure time in the festivities of San Blas or San Antonio.
The Castle of Galisteo
It is also of great interest to move during the stay to visit the Castle of Galisteo, very close to Carcaboso. This construction is composed of a tower at the top of which you can see a pyramidal bell tower, this detail captures the attention of all visitors instantly. This castle was rebuilt to be converted into a palace and was erected in the 15th century. It is of striking beauty and historic architecture, an interesting stop along the way.
Gastronomy
The gastronomy of Carcaboso is different thanks to the traditional recipes of the area, as a quiet village of ancient culture. The main dishes on the menus are black pudding, tripe, “patatas revolconas” and all pork products such as the famous Iberian sausages from Extremadura. In the confectionery we cannot forget the roscas, the buñuelos, and the tururillos. A place to taste the flavours of a lifetime and enjoy traditional spoon dishes in the purest traditional style.
