Extremadura
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Visit La Vera and the Monastery of Yuste, a limitless paradise in Extremadura
To the north of the province of Cáceres, leaving from Plasencia, is La Vera, the last resting place of an emperor: Carlos V, the Monastery of Yuste, who, although he only lived the last 2 years of his life there, left an impressive legacy. And an authentic paradise thanks to its towns, its gastronomy, its natural environment and its people. Before the arrival of the Emperor, La Vera was an important megalithic and Roman settlement, preserving monuments from those times. If you stay in Cáceres we recommend this excursion to Yuste, which also includes a visit to Plasencia and Monfragüe.…
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Visit Coria in one day. What to see in its castle and its cathedral
In the north of Extremadura, bathed by the River Alagón, is Coria, a city through which many civilizations have passed and thanks to which today we can see many of its monuments. Coria stands out for its beautiful Old Town and especially for its Cathedral. And very famous are also the Fiestas de San Juan that are celebrated in June. It is in its historic center where most of its main monuments are located. If you stay in Cáceres we recommend this excursion to Coria, which also includes a visit to Plasencia. What to see in Coria in one day…
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Do rural tourism in the north of Extremadura
Rural tourism is booming due to new concepts such as glamping. If you have never heard of this concept, don’t worry, we will explain it to you. Glamping is a term that comes from putting together the words “camping” and “glamorous” and that was coined at the end of the 19th century. In essence, glamping is like a luxury campsite, that is, doing quality rural tourism and being able to enjoy a traditional campsite in the countryside, but without giving up all the advantages that a five-star hotel can provide. Glamping is perfect for all those who like the countryside,…
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A route through the best castles to visit in Extremadura
The Spanish lands are, without a doubt, among the best in the entire planet when it comes to visiting historic buildings and castles. This is mainly due to the constant wars between Muslims and Christians that were concentrated throughout the peninsula. Although the conquest and reconquest took place throughout the entire Iberian Peninsula, the most problematic point and, therefore, the one that contains the most history, is the territory of Extremadura. This area is full of interesting and historic castles with which we will travel through the history of Spain. The best castles to visit in Extremadura The Castle of…
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Visit Trujillo in one day. Enjoy its castle and its Plaza Mayor
If you are going to visit Trujillo, you will know that you will visit one of the most important cities in the conquest of America thanks to having been the hometown of several of the conquerors. Among them is Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru and who presides over its Plaza Mayor in an equestrian statue. Trujillo is located on the A-5 motorway that connects Extremadura with Madrid, so it is easily accessible if you are going to visit the city. Book guided tours and activities in Trujillo The best things to see in Trujillo in one day To get to…
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The Alcántara Bridge, an essential visit
The Puente de Alcántara is one of the most important bridges that the Romans, although its name is Arabic, built in Spain and that is still standing. It is an authentic work of art of engineering of the Roman Empire, built by the Emperor Trajan, that you should not miss. It is not close to the main routes and tourist towns of Extremadura but it is worth taking a detour to admire it. History of the Alcántara Bridge This Alcántara Bridge was built over the Tagus River between the years 104 and 106 to facilitate transit between what is now…
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What to see and what to do in Pasarón de la Vera. A jewel of Extremadura
In one of the most beautiful regions of northern Extremadura is Pasarón de la Vera, a small town with a lot of charm that will surely surprise you. It is one of the places in Spain to which we are personally or family linked, as are: Madrid, Ciudad Rodrigo, Puebla de Sanabria or Plasencia. It won’t take you long to get to know Pasarón de la Vera, so we recommend you come to this corner to enjoy its streets and houses. What to see in Pasarón de la Vera in 1 day The Hermitage of the White To get to…
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What to visit in Mérida in one day, back to the Roman Empire
There is much to see in Mérida, both from Roman times and from later times. And here we are going to tell you what those places are. The city was founded in 25 BC and is currently a World Heritage Site due to its Roman remains that have survived to this day. In summer, the famous Mérida Classical Theater Festival is held at the Roman Theater. But the Roman monuments are not the only interesting ones in the city, as there are other places of interest that must be visited. What to see in Merida in 1 day With everything…
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