Useful practical information for visiting Cáceres
Travel planning is a joy for some travellers, and a chore for others. I’m of the opinion that excessive planning takes the fun out of travelling and leaves no room for flexibility, but a total lack of planning will likely result in disappointment and missing...
Six day trips from Badajoz
Extremadura’s largest city requires, in my opinion, one and a half days to see all the main sights without feeling overwhelmed. If you’re spending two or more days in Badajoz and you’ve already seen all these places not to miss and other tourist attractions, it’s time...
How to get to Mérida from Lisbon
Extremadura’s capital often is the first or the main destination for many travellers, whether they’re looking for a weekend gateway from Madrid or Seville, or to visit the region as a stopover on their way to or from Portugal. This article, aimed at travellers looking...
Useful practical information for visiting Badajoz
Travel planning is a joy for some travellers, and a chore for others. I personally think that too much planning takes the fun out of travelling and leaves no room for flexibility, but a total lack of planning will likely result in disappointment and missing...
How to get to Cáceres from Lisbon
Situated pretty much halfway between Madrid and Lisbon, Cáceres is one of Extremadura’s main tourist destinations and a great for a weekend city break or as an overnight stay on a Spanish-Portuguese road trip. This article, aimed at travellers looking to get to...
Eight day trips from Trujillo
As one of Extremadura’s main travel destinations, Trujillo is the perfect base to explore the region as a first-timer. The city deserves, in my opinion, a full day to see all the main sights without rushing it. But once you’ve seen it all, it’s time to get out on day...
Things to know before travelling to Extremadura in winter
Planning to visit Extremadura but don’t know what time of the year to go? Scared about the summer heat, but not sure about travelling to Extremadura in winter? You’ll find the answer here. Hopefully. In this article, aimed at travellers at the trip planning stage, I...
Visiting the three Roman theatres in Extremadura
The Roman heritage is present everywhere you go in Extremadura. From bridges, to houses, palaces, sewage systems, aqueducts and more, the architectural legacy is vast, rich and worth the trip to this offbeat Spanish region. Some of the most special Roman structures...
