Things to know before travelling to Extremadura in autumn
Planning to visit Extremadura but don’t know what time of the year to go? Dreading the summer heat, unsure about winter, but strongly considering a trip in autumn? In this article, aimed at travellers at the trip planning stage, I share some things to bear in mind...
Walking in Monfragüe and surroundings: Ruta Roja (Castillo de Monfragüe)
Ruta Roja (Castillo de Monfragüe) is a circular route within the Monfragüe National Park, in Cáceres province. Featuring a birdwatching viewpoint and ruins of a castle, this walk makes up a good day trip from Trujillo, Plasencia, or even Cáceres. This article includes...
Viewpoints in Valle del Jerte
Famous for its terraces of cherry trees and its cherry blossom festival, Valle del Jerte is one of Extremadura’s favourite travel destinations. With scenic drives and numerous viewpoints along the way, it’s particularly well-suited for road trips. In this article,...
Colonisation villages in Extremadura
An ambitious post-war programme to develop agriculture led to the creation of the so-called pueblos de colonización – settlements built from scratch in low-value agricultural land near the main Spanish rivers. Far removed from the tourist radar, these unassuming...
Sierra de San Pedro destinations: Valencia de Alcántara
Valencia de Alcántara is a small town located in Sierra de San Pedro, in western Cáceres province and very close to the Portuguese border. With a notable Jewish-Gothic quarter, numerous religious buildings, several monuments of Roman origin and dozens of dolmens, it’s...
Walking in Valle del Jerte: Ruta SL-CC 34 Puente de los Papúos, in Jerte
SL-CC 34 Ruta Puente de los Papúos is a linear walk outside the village of Jerte, in the Valle del Jerte area, which involves walking amongst terraces of cherry trees and through leafy woods to the sound of a nearby river. This article includes a general overview of...
Cáceres province destinations: Villages in Valle del Ambroz
Cáceres province is a fantastic road trip destination for rural tourism lovers. With the vast majority of cácereños living in small towns and villages, there’s plenty of little places for travellers to choose from. Valle del Ambroz, in northern Cáceres province, is a...
Where to go on your first time in Extremadura
With many Spanish regions affected by mass tourism, an increasing number of international visitors are looking for less-travelled areas to explore. Extremadura is not quite there yet in terms of international tourism so travellers can expect a much more local and...