How to get to Badajoz from Lisbon
Situated by the Portuguese border, Badajoz is Extremadura’s largest city and one of the region’s main tourist destinations. It’s a good place for a weekend city break or as an overnight stay on a Portugal-Spain road trip. This article, aimed at travellers looking to...
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...
How to get to Cáceres from Madrid
Situated pretty much halfway between Madrid and Lisbon, Cáceres is one of Extremadura’s main tourist destinations. It’s 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...
Walking in La Serena: Sendero del Abrigo del Águila, in Magacela
SL-BA 82 Sendero del Abrigo del Águila is an easy short walk outside the village of Magacela, in La Serena area, which treats the visitor to great views and some interesting cave paintings at the end. This article includes a general overview of the route, practical...
Castles in Zafra-Río Bodión: Castillo de Burguillos del Cerro
Badajoz province is a great place for castle-hopping, with over fifty structures to choose from. Castillo de Burguillos del Cerro, situated in the Zafra-Río Bodión area, is worth a place on your castle bucket list if you’re road tripping southern Extremadura. This...
Where to stay in Garrovillas: Hospedería Puente de Alconétar
The historical village of Alcántara is a good base for exploring the Tajo-Salor-Almonte area in western Cáceres province. If you need a place to stay in this area, I recommend choosing Hospedería Conventual. In this article, I share my impressions of staying at...
Olivenza area destinations: Olivenza
Olivenza is a town (with city status) located in the namesake area of Badajoz province. A centuries-long history as a Portuguese city is still present in its military, religious and civil architecture. Olivenza makes for a great day trip from Badajoz or Mérida and is...
Walking in Olivenza area: Ruta Sierra de Alor, in San Jorge de Alor
Ruta Sierra de Alor is a walking route in the namesake mountain range located in western Badajoz province. This route makes for a great half-day trip from Olivenza since the start point is barely an eight-minute drive away. In this article, I share a general overview...
