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
Garrovillas de Alconétar has one of Extremadura’s quirkiest and most recognisable squares. If you need a convenient place to stay in Garrovillas to explore the Tajo-Salor-Almonte area in Cáceres province, Hospedería Puente de Alconétar is a great option. In this...
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...
Extremadura Natural Monuments: Mina La Jayona
Hidden away in a southern corner of Campiña Sur is Mina La Jayona, a long since abandoned iron ore mine and one of the region’s six Natural Monuments. Set in a remote area surrounded by hills, the mine will certainly make for one of the biggest highlights in any trip...
Where to stay in Montemolín: Casa Rural El Águila
Montemolín is a village located in Tentudía, the southernmost area in Badajoz province. Situated about halfway between Mérida and Sevilla, it’s a convenient place to stop overnight, if you’re driving along the A-66/E-803 motorway. If you do stop in Montemolín, you may...
Castles in Tentudía: Castillo de Montemolín
Badajoz province is a good castle-hopping destination, with over fifty castles and citadels to choose from. Castillo de Montemolín, situated in the region’s southernmost area, is a recommended little detour for castle lovers travelling to Extremadura from Seville....
Street art in Mérida: 8 murals worth seeing
Since Mérida is all about (mainly) Roman architecture, most tourist itineraries end at the Roman Circus. But venture just a bit further, and you’ll marvel at some impressive contemporary murals. In this article, aimed at travellers looking to see some street art in...
