Spain
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The best beaches of Granada on the Costa Tropical to visit
Approximately 1 hour by car from the city of Granada we find the Costa Tropical, a coast that extends over 73 km and where we can enjoy a special climate thanks to the protection from the north winds that Sierra Nevada exerts in this area. zone. The landscapes of this area are extraordinary and along the coast we can find an excellent combination of extensive sandy beaches of a fairly dark color and large cliffs where various coves appear where nature dominates. In the province of Granada there are numerous beaches but here we are going to make a list…
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The Monastery of San Jerónimo, the first Christian in Granada
The Monastery of San Jerónimo is one of the main points of interest to visit in Granada and is considered the first Christian temple in the city of Granada since it was built after the conquest of the city, although its foundation, in the town of Santa Fe, it is even prior to the taking by the Catholic Monarchs. It is a Renaissance building formed by the monastery and the church and in it is buried next to his wife Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, the Great Captain. What to see in the Monastery of San Jerónimo To access the Monastery…
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Enjoy your visit to the Granada Science Park
In Granada we have an enclosure of more than 70,000 square meters ideal for science lovers and, despite not being the best known place in Granada, it is the most visited museum in Andalusia. It was inaugurated in 1995 and is today an international reference center for scientific dissemination. And little by little it is becoming a benchmark for tourism in the city, being one of the most interesting places to see in Granada. Here we are going to talk about what to see in the Granada Science Park. What to do in the Granada Science Park The Science Park…
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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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