Things to know before travelling to Extremadura in spring
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 spring? In this article, aimed at travellers at the trip planning stage, I share some things to bear in mind...
Castles in Lácara-Los Baldíos: Castillo de Luna, Alburquerque
Situated in the Lácara-Los Baldíos area, very close to the Portuguese border, Alburquerque makes for a great day trip from Badajoz. This ham-producing town features a large Gothic quarter, churches aplenty and Castillo de Luna, one of the best medieval castles in...
8 day trips from Plasencia
Plasencia deserves, in my opinion, one full day to leisurely see all the places not to miss; I personally recommend staying overnight, particularly if you travel on a weekend. If you’re using Plasencia as a base to further explore Cáceres province, this article will...
Walking in Sierra Grande-Tierra de Barros: Ruta de los Escalones, in Hornachos
Ruta de los Escalones (also called Ruta del Carrascal) is a circular route in Hornachos, located in the Sierra Grande-Tierra de Barros area of Badajoz province, featuring (lots!) of steps, huge rocks, views of an Arab castle and a sixteenth-century fountain. This...
Villuercas-Ibores-Jara destinations: Guadalupe
Guadalupe is a village located in Villuercas-Ibores-Jara, in Cáceres province. Mostly known for its Royal Monastery, a UNESCO site, Guadalupe also has some interesting examples of traditional civil architecture, charming, arcaded houses, fountains and amazing views....
Places to stop along the A-5 road through Extremadura
Connecting Madrid to the Spanish-Portuguese border near Badajoz, the A-5 is one of the main roads going through Extremadura, and allows you to visit some of the most popular travel destinations in the region. In this article, aimed at travellers road tripping...
Extremadura mines: Mina Pastora, in Aliseda
The town of Aliseda, located in Tajo-Salor-Almonte within a natural protected area, makes up for a nice half-day trip from Cáceres, with several interesting things to see and do including a guided tour to a local mine. This article offers a general overview,...
Walking in Villuercas-Ibores-Jara: Ruta de la Herrería, in Campillo de Deleitosa
Ruta de la Herrería is a walk in Campillo de Deleitosa, a small village in the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara area. This is a particularly scenic route offering some spectacular views and the chance to walk along an old aqueduct with the burble of the river below as a...