Spain

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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Route by car through the Valle del Ambroz and Granadilla

The north of Extremadura is full of natural paradises that captivate all its visitors and surprise everyone who meets them for the first time. The most famous of the regions of northern Extremadura are the Jerte Valley, thanks to its cherry trees, and La Vera, thanks to its gorges and the Yuste Monastery, but next to them there is another lesser-known place such as the Ambroz Valley. The landscapes that the valley through which the Valle del Ambroz runs leaves us will not be as spectacular but they also have a great charm, especially for the towns that you can…

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What to visit and what to see in Extremadura. history and nature

Extremadura is a region almost unknown to many that surprises everyone who visits it. Many hope to find a deserted area but there are really great paradises to see in Extremadura. Extremadura is one of the most complete regions of Spain to visit since you can find attractions for all types of tourists in it since you can enjoy cities with a lot of history, World Heritage Sites, art, nature and landscapes, great monuments, towns with charm and spectacular gastronomy. Here we tell you which are the main places to visit in Extremadura and that you should not miss. The…

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Visit the Cathedral of Plasencia, a mixture of Gothic and Romanesque

In Plasencia, the beautiful city of Extremadura, there are actually two cathedrals, the Old Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Mary and built between the 13th and 15th centuries, and the New Cathedral, built during the 16th century. The most famous and beautiful is the New Cathedral, although the Old Cathedral is also interesting and also houses the Cathedral Museum. Because both cathedrals, attached, were built at different times, we can find various architectural styles that converge in the building. The New Cathedral of Plasencia, the gothic cathedral The New Cathedral of Plasencia began to be built at the end of the…

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What to see in Hervás, one of the best Jewish quarters in Spain

Although Hervás is not a very large town, it is a town in Cáceres with several interesting places to visit. Here we are going to tell you about the best things to visit in Hervás so that you can make the most of your stay. We are in front of a town where good gastronomy and one of the most beautiful Jewish quarters come together in a place that is part of a natural enclave of great attraction for rest or as a point from which to visit the northern counties of Extremadura. Hervas Jewish Quarter Declared a Historic-Artistic Site,…

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Visit the town of Guadalupe and its famous Monastery

The Virgin of Guadalupe is the patron saint of Extremadura and her festivity is celebrated on September 8. It is located in the Monastery of Guadalupe in the place where legend has it that an image of the Virgin that had been hidden in the year 714 to protect it from the Muslims was found by a shepherd from the town at the end of the 13th or beginning of the 14th century.. If you are staying in Cáceres, we recommend this excursion to Guadalupe, which also includes a visit to Trujillo. Visit the Guadalupe Monastery The Guadalupe Monastery is…

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Badajoz Cathedral. How to visit and what to see

Although the Cathedral of Badajoz is probably not the most beautiful cathedral in Spain, nor is it the most well-known or visited, it must be said that it is one of those monuments that is worth visiting because it still has great charm. It is also known as the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista and is located in the very center of Badajoz, having a great role during the reconquest of Extremadura. We tell you what to see in this monument in the capital of Badajoz. The history of the Cathedral of Badajoz When the city of Badajoz was conquered…

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