Walking in La Siberia: Sendero Fortaleza de Lares, in Galizuela
Fortaleza de Lares is a seventh-century Moorish fortress located atop a namesake sierra in La Siberia area of Badajoz province. Although very little from the old fortress has survived, the remains marks the end point of a great walking route affording what I think is...
Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla: Granadilla (ghost town)
If you’re looking for unusual places to include in your northern Extremadura road trip itinerary, save Granadilla on your favourites. This ghost town in the Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla area of Cáceres province is a peculiar place with a peculiar story worth...
3 monasteries in Extremadura you can visit
Religious architecture is very present throughout Extremadura. Whether you are a religious person or, like me, you generally stay away from places of worship but appreciate architecture and fun historical facts, some places are simply worth a visit. This article is a...
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...
