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...
Alcazaba de Mérida
Forming part of Mérida’s Archaeological Ensemble – one of Extremadura’s three UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Alcazaba de Mérida is an unmissable sight in the region’s capital. There’s more to this mighty Moorish fortification than initially meets the eye; stepping into...
Walking in Monfragüe and surroundings: Ruta de la Sierra, in Serradilla
Ruta de la Sierra is a walking route in Serradilla, a village located in the Monfragüe and surroundings area of Cáceres province, featuring a viewing platform and several picnic areas with a view along the ridge of Sierra de Santa Catalina. This article includes a...
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...