4 places for wild swimming in Sierra de Gata
Swimming is one of the best ways to fight off the summer heat in Extremadura. The region’s northern valleys and sierras offer plenty of outdoor swimming opportunities in cool river waters. Sierra de Gata, in northwestern Extremadura, is an area worth exploring, if...
Where to stay in Alcántara: Hospedería Conventual de Alcántara
The historical village of Alcántara is a good base for exploring the Tajo-Salor-Almonte area in western Cáceres province. If you need a place to stay in this area, I recommend choosing Hospedería Conventual. In this article, I share my impressions of staying at...
Walking in La Siberia: SL-BA 198 Senda de Masatrigo, in Esparragosa de Lares
Cerro de Masatrigo is a peculiar hill situated in La Siberia area of Badajoz province. Surrounded by the waters of La Serena reservoir, this almost-conical island-looking hill, popularly known as the ‘Magic Mountain’, rewards walkers with some spectacular panoramic...
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, is a great day trip from Mérida, as you can reach it in under thirty...