Castles in Sierra de Gata: Castillo de Trevejo
With over ninety castles just in Cáceres province, Extremadura is a great place to visit for castle lovers. Castillo de Trevejo, situated in the Sierra de Gata area, is worth a little detour on your itinerary in northwestern Extremadura. This short guide includes a...
Castles in Sierra Grande-Tierra de Barros: Castillo de Alange
With over fifty castles just in Badajoz province, Extremadura is an excellent travel destination for castle lovers. Castillo de Alange, situated in the Sierra Grande – Tierra de Barros area and less than 30 minutes away from Mérida, is a perfect castle day trip...
Valle del Ambroz destinations: Hervás
Hervás is a small, charming town in northern Extremadura. Located in the Valle del Ambroz area of Cáceres province, in beautiful natural surroundings, it features one of Spain’s best-preserved Jewish quarters. Hervás is a great place for a rural day trip from...
Vegas Altas del Guadiana destinations: Medellín
If your trip to Extremadura takes you to the northern areas of Badajoz province, make sure to visit Medellín. Whether a stop on your way to your next overnight destination or a day trip from Mérida, this small town of Roman origins in Vegas Altas del Guadiana is a...
How to get to Mérida from Madrid
Extremadura’s capital often is the first or the main destination for many travellers visiting the region, whether on a weekend gateway from Madrid or Seville, or as a stopover on their way to Portugal. This article, aimed at travellers looking to get to Mérida from...
How to get to Mérida from Seville
Extremadura’s capital often is the first or the main destination for many travellers, whether they’re looking for a weekend gateway from Madrid or Seville, or to visit the region as a stopover on their way to Portugal. This article, aimed at travellers looking to get...
6 day trips from Mérida
Extremadura’s capital requires, in my opinion, two full days to leisurely see all the main sights without feeling overwhelmed or exhausted. If you’re spending three or more days in Mérida and you’ve already seen all the Roman architecture and other tourist...
The 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Extremadura
Despite its unofficial ‘most overlooked Spanish region’ status, Extremadura is home to numerous historical sights and boasts three World Heritage Sites: the Old Town of Cáceres, the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida, and the Royal Monastery of Santa María de...
