Things to know before travelling to Extremadura in summer
Planning to visit Extremadura but don’t know what time of the year to go? Dreading the heat, but seriously tempted to travel in summer anyway? In this article, aimed at travellers at the trip planning stage, I share some things to bear in mind before travelling to...
Walking in La Serena: Senda del Peñón del Pez, in Capilla
This version of Senda del Peñón del Pez is an enjoyable walk starting and ending in Capilla, a small village in La Serena area of Badajoz province. During this circular route you’ll enjoy some fantastic views of Spain’s largest reservoir and beautiful hilly scenery...
Extremadura Natural Monuments: Los Barruecos
Los Barruecos is a natural protected area located in Tajo-Salor-Almonte, just south of Malpartida de Cáceres and a short drive from the city of Cáceres. A Game of Thrones filming location, it features peculiar granitic formations, artificial lakes, a large colony of...
Castles in La Serena: Castillo de Magacela
Badajoz province is a good castle-hopping destination, with over fifty castles and citadels to choose from. Castillo de Magacela, situated in La Serena area, is worth a place on your Extremadura castles bucket list. This short article includes a general overview,...
Useful practical information for visiting Plasencia
Some travellers find travel planning a joy while others find it a chore. I’m of the opinion that too much planning takes the fun out of travelling and leaves no room for flexibility, but zero planning will likely result in disappointment and missing essentials. Some...
Small villages in Extremadura
One of my goals with Travel Extremadura is to bring visibility to little places overlooked by travellers and rarely featured in online and offline travel publications. I make a conscious effort to include villages when I travel, which often involves secondary roads,...
A guide to travelling Extremadura by coach
As a non-driver who has lived outside Extremadura for over twenty years, I consider myself an expert in autobusing, which I sarcastically like to call ‘extremeños’ preferred mode of transport’. This guide includes practical info, personal insights, tips and thoughts...
Walking in La Serena: Ruta de los Hornos (Zona Caleras), in Magacela
Ruta de los Hornos (Zona Caleras) is an easy walk outside the village of Magacela, in La Serena area of Badajoz province. During this circular walk in flat terrain amongst olive groves you’ll be able to see the remains of thirteen kilns. This article includes a...