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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The best things to see in Cáceres in 2 days. a weekend visit

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The Roman Theater and Amphitheater of Mérida

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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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