Extremadura
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The Route of the Churches of Plasencia. A walk to Remember
The Old Town of Plasencia offers us magical corners, which combined with its commercial and tapas atmosphere make this area an essential place to visit in the north of Extremadura. Among all the charms that Plasencia offers, are its churches, which are mainly concentrated in the enclosure inside the walls. They date from different eras and each one has a reason why it should be visited. Today we are going to take a tour of all these churches in a walk in which you will also be able to discover the rest of the wonders of the city. The route…
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What to see in the Monfragüe National Park
In the north of Extremadura, located between Trujillo and Plasencia, is the Monfragüe National Park, one of the most beautiful places to visit in Spanish nature. It has an area of almost 18,000 hectares and is crossed by the Tagus and Tiétar rivers, resulting in a unique example of Mediterranean forest. Without a doubt, it is a perfect place to spend the day surrounded by nature and tranquility. And to enjoy the landscapes. If you stay in Cáceres we recommend this excursion to Monfragüe, which also includes a visit to Plasencia and the Yuste Monastery. Flora and fauna in Monfrague…
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What to see in Zafra in one day, the unknown of Extremadura
Do you want to know what to see in Zafra in one day? It is not the best-known city to see in Extremadura, but it is one of the most interesting thanks to all the monuments it has, especially the Palace of the Dukes of Feria, now converted into a Parador de Turismo. Zafra is a small city of 17,000 inhabitants that can be visited in a very short time, so you will have no excuse not to go to this beautiful town in the province of Badajoz. Its main monument is the Palacio de los Duques de Feria but…
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Alburquerque, Almendralejo and Alcantara
Here we present three cities in Extremadura that have little in common but that we have wanted to group in a single article for a single reason, quite absurd by the way. The reason is that all three begin with the letter A. There are many other towns in Extremadura that begin with this letter, but none with the high artistic and historical value of these three cities with numerous monuments and important places to visit. These are Alcántara, Almendralejo and Alburquerque. They are not close to each other but they are worth a visit. Alcántara, more than a Roman…
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What to visit in Badajoz. What to see in one day in the largest city of Extremadura
Badajoz is a city with important Muslim remains and a historical past that is located in Extremadura but very close to the border with Portugal. We are going to take a walk through the most important places to see in Badajoz. The city of Badajoz was founded in the 9th century by the Muslims, being reconquered by the Christian troops in the year 1230. Since then, important events have taken place in Badajoz, such as the wedding of King Ferdinand VI with Bárbara de Braganza, as well as various acts of war such as the Badajoz Massacre that occurred in…
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Las Hurdes, the Sierra de Gata and the Ambroz Valley
If you have already read our articles on La Vera and Valle del Jerte, you will surely be wanting to visit the north of Extremadura. In this area of Extremadura we also have other regions that you should visit, each one with a special charm. Thus we have the historic region of Las Hurdes, the wonder of the Sierra de Gata and the Valle del Ambroz where we can see the town of Hervás and its Jewish quarter. A good place to stay if you are going to visit the north of Extremadura is undoubtedly Plasencia. From here you can…
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Natural Paradises of Extremadura: The Jerte Valley
If there is any place in Extremadura that is famous throughout the world and that its images have reached more places, that is the Jerte Valley, one of the natural paradises that exist in the north of Extremadura. Crossed by the Jerte River, which runs through the valley formed by two mountain ranges of the Sierra de Gredos, it is a place you must visit if you like to enjoy nature, landscapes and tranquility. If you are staying in Cáceres, a good option is to take this excursion to Valle del Jerte from Cáceres. What to do in the Jerte…
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What to see in Plasencia in one day. What to visit in the Pearl of the Valley
Plasencia, known as the Pearl of the Valley, is a perfect place as a starting point to visit the natural beauties of northern Extremadura as well as to visit its monuments and numerous churches, a legacy left by its rich history. From here you can take a route through La Vera or Valle del Jerte, the two nearby natural paradises to see in Plasencia. It is, without a doubt, an ideal place as a base to visit the north of Extremadura. We are going to tell you what to visit in Plasencia. If you stay in Cáceres we recommend this…
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