Ideas, tips and guides to travel Extremadura independently
Discover an exciting up-and-coming Spanish destination with the help of a local
Hola!
I’m Irene (pronounced /ee-REH-neh/), a travel content creator from Extremadura.
Long since settled in the UK, I explore my Spanish home region with an inquisitive mind, a sharp eye, and the duality that comes with being both a local and a visitor.
On Travel Extremadura I share ideas, tips and practical information to help you discover this beautiful yet overlooked part of Spain.
New to Extremadura?
Read my destinations guide for an introduction to the Extremadura region, its provinces, cities, towns and villages. It’ll help you start planning where to go.
Featured articles
8 places for wild swimming in La Vera
With plenty of cold water rivers running from the mountains, Extremadura’s northern valleys should be on any wild swimming lover’s bucket list. La Vera, the northeastern area where I grew up, is full of pools of all shapes and sizes ready for you to dive in. In this...
4 places for wild swimming in Las Hurdes
Rivers in northern Extremadura offer many wild swimming opportunities to confident swimmers and casual dip lovers alike. In Las Hurdes, the region’s northernmost area, you’ll find remote little villages, fantastic mountain scenery and plenty of natural pools. In this...
How to get to Badajoz from Madrid
Situated by the Portuguese border, Extremadura’s largest city is a good place to visit for a weekend city break or as a stopover on a Spain-Portugal road trip. This article, aimed at travellers looking to get to Badajoz from Madrid, covers all travel journey options...
How to get to Cáceres from Seville
Conveniently situated on the A-66 road/E-803 road (Autovía Ruta de la Plata) running through Extremadura from north to south, Cáceres is great for a weekend city break from the Andalusian capital. This article, aimed at travellers looking to get to Cáceres from...
