Oliva de Plasencia’s historical treasures include the Palace of the Counts of Oliva, a 17th-century building with a quadrangular floor plan and linteled windows.

But the pinnacle of engineering prowess is the Roman city of Cáparra, an archaeological site located on the Vía de la Plata road. It was a very important city in Roman Lusitania, and many of its remains can still be seen today. The most notable of these is the Tetrapylon Arch, a unique structure on the Iberian Peninsula that marked the crossroads at the heart of the city.

At the entrance to the site itself is the Interpretation Centre of the Roman City of Cáparra which provides visitors with information on this historic site.

Classical theatre comes to Cáparra in the month of August as part of the Mérida International Classical Theatre Festival.

Fresnedillas Lagoon is a prime location for birdwatching enthusiasts to observe black storks, egrets, great spotted cuckoos, and a wide variety of other bird species.