Useful practical information for visiting Mérida
Travel planning can be either an enjoyable activity or a chore, depending on the type of traveller you are. I am 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...
9 beautiful squares in Extremadura not to miss
Traditionally built as centres of local communities, squares help enormously shape the identity of cities, towns and villages. Spanish plazas often are where locals meet, drink, and relax, and where many festivals, markets and other events take place. In this article,...
Castles in Sierra de Montánchez y Tamuja: Castillo de Montánchez
Montánchez is a village situated halfway between Cáceres and Mérida, in the Sierra de Montánchez y Tamuja area of Cáceres province. Its medieval castle, standing at over 700 metres over sea level, has earned the village the nickname ‘balcony of Extremadura’. This...
Seven day trips from Cáceres
Cáceres deserves, in my opinion, a day and a half to leisurely see all the main sights without feeling overwhelmed or exhausted. If you’re planning to spend more than two days in Cáceres and use the city as a base to explore Extremadura, this article will come in...
A traveller’s guide to Hospederías in Extremadura
Accommodation options in Extremadura are varied, ranging from luxury hotels and paradores, to family-run guesthouses and casas rurales, self-catering apartments, hostels and camping sites. Hospederías are a series of four-star hotels located in historical buildings in...
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...
Places to stop along the Autovía Ruta de la Plata (A-66 road)
Connecting northern and southern Spain along the west of the country, Autovía Ruta de la Plata allows you to visit some of the best Extremadura travel destinations and is a fairly popular route amongst motorists and bikers. In this article, aimed at travellers road...
La Vera destinations: Cuacos de Yuste
Located in La Vera area of Cáceres province, Cuacos de Yuste is a charming village mainly known for its nearby Yuste Monastery, where the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V chose to spend his last days. It has notable examples of traditional architecture, several pretty...
