Ideas, tips and guides to travel Extremadura independently
Discover an exciting up-and-coming Spanish destination with the help of a local
Hola!
I’m Irene (pronounced /ee-REH-neh/), a travel content creator from Extremadura.
Long since settled in the UK, I explore my Spanish home region with an inquisitive mind, a sharp eye, and the duality that comes with being both a local and a visitor.
On Travel Extremadura I share ideas, tips and practical information to help you discover this beautiful yet overlooked part of Spain.
New to Extremadura?
Read my destinations guide for an introduction to the Extremadura region, its provinces, cities, towns and villages. It’ll help you start planning where to go.
Featured articles
8 places for wild swimming in La Vera
With plenty of cold water rivers running from the mountains, Extremadura’s northern valleys should be on any wild swimming lover’s bucket list. La Vera, the northeastern area where I grew up, is full of pools of all shapes and sizes ready for you to dive in. In this...
4 places for wild swimming in Las Hurdes
Rivers in northern Extremadura offer many wild swimming opportunities to confident swimmers and casual dip lovers alike. In Las Hurdes, the region’s northernmost area, you’ll find remote little villages, fantastic mountain scenery and plenty of natural pools. In this...
How to get to Badajoz from Lisbon
Situated by the Portuguese border, Badajoz is Extremadura’s largest city and one of the region’s main tourist destinations. It’s a good place for a weekend city break or as an overnight stay on a Portugal-Spain road trip. This article, aimed at travellers looking to...
How to get to Cáceres from Madrid
Situated pretty much halfway between Madrid and Lisbon, Cáceres is one of Extremadura’s main tourist destinations. It’s a great for a weekend city break or as an overnight stay on a Spanish-Portuguese road trip. This article, aimed at travellers looking to get to...
