Audio Guide of the Tagus International Interpretation Center

The center is open from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Monday), with winter hours (10:00-14:00 and 16:00-18:00) and summer hours (10:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00). It is located on the N-521 at km 111.5 in Alcántara. For exact opening times, check the official website: Tourism in Extremadura. Telephone: +34 927 390 132.

General admission is €3. Reduced admission (children aged 7-14 and visitors over 65) is €2. Children under 7 enter free of charge. Tickets are paid for directly at the center, and no advance booking is required.

A full visit takes around 1.5 hours. If you include the outdoor interpretive trails, allow about 2.5 hours. The time may vary depending on your interest in the interactive panels and models.

It is key to understanding the Tagus International Biosphere Reserve, showcasing the unique biodiversity of this ecological corridor between Spain and Portugal. Highlights include its geology, birdlife (black stork, Spanish imperial eagle), and the border culture of the region.

Spring (April-June) and autumn (September-October) are ideal. Watching migratory birds at dawn is spectacular. Avoid midday in July and August because of the high temperatures. Wednesdays are busier because of the local market.

It is partially accessible. The main building has ramps and adapted restrooms, but the outdoor trails have uneven ground. Audio guides with induction loops are available for visitors with hearing loss.

Just 5 minutes away is the Roman Bridge of Alcántara (2nd century AD). In 20 minutes you can reach the Tagus International-Sierra de San Pedro Natural Park or, on the Portuguese side, the International Tagus Natural Park.

Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and binoculars (ideal for watching wildlife from the viewpoint). The shop sells maps of the GR-113 trail with self-guided routes. Don’t forget your camera: at sunset there are spectacular views of the Tagus River.