Extremadura by besides the obvious
This page collects all our Travel Stories from Extremadura. Extremadura is an autonomous community of Spain. Its capital city is Mérida, and its largest city is Badajoz. Located in the central-western part of the Iberian Peninsula. The autonomous community has the two largest provinces in Spain: Cáceres and Badajoz. Extremadura has a border with Portugal to the west. And by the autonomous communities of Castile and León (north), Castilla–La Mancha (east), and Andalusia (south). It is an important area for wildlife, particularly with the major reserve at Monfragüe, which was designated a National Park in 2007, and the International Tagus River Natural Park (Parque Natural Tajo Internacional).
As you might know our mission is to share something relevant, something authentic, something real, something cool, something interesting, something personal & something different, via our travel stories & images. We are focusing on ideas from local sources. Giving tips that are usually unknown to travelers and foreigners. Guides to secret places that only the guy from the given neighborhood could know about. To the hidden picturesque view, recommending everything besides the obvious. The local real feel. The adventure of discovering the unknown. The authenticity, a culinary guide to the meals that locals are really cooking and eating at home, and much more. Hope you will read our Travel Stories from Extremadura, feel inspired, and enjoy the journey, as much as we do!
TRAVEL STORIES FROM Extremadura
Qué hacer en Trujillo, la cuna de los conquistadores españoles
Trujillo es uno de los principales atractivos turÃsticos de Extremadura por su monumental conjunto arquitectónico. El conjunto monumental es oficialmente patrimonio cultural desde 1962. Y la villa es un bien turÃstico, no sólo por su importancia histórica, sino…
Olivenza, Portuguese flavor in the Spanish Extremadura
Olivenza is a beautiful white town in Extremadura on a Portuguese flavor. The whitewash of the rustic but modern houses contrasts with the bare stone of the medieval remains. It is undoubtedly a quiet place along with a…
Badajoz, one of the most beautiful cities in Extremadura
Badajoz is one of the most beautiful cities in Extremadura. It’s the perfect destination for those who want to enjoy the city’s architecture, food and attractions. As a tourist destination, few people wonder what there is to see…
Mérida & all its wonders – The old capital of Roman Hispania
Mérida is a beautiful and historically important city and municipality of Spain, part of the Province of Badajoz, and capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura. It is located in the western-central part of the Iberian Peninsula at…
The best itinerary in Extremadura, Spain
Extremadura is a region in the south-western part of Spain. It’s bordered by Portugal and is considered to be part of both the Iberian and Mediterranean regions. It has a diverse landscape, with beautiful mountains and gentle plains.…
What to do in Trujillo, the cradle of the Spanish conquerors
Trujillo is one of the main tourist attractions of Extremadura due to its monumental architectural complex. The monumental set is officially a cultural heritage since 1962 and the town is a tourist asset not only because of its…
The best of Cáceres, the most modern skyline of the 16th century
Cáceres is a homogeneous historical city, with pedestrian streets and monumental houses from the 16th century. It is also a cultural and artistic center. There are many galleries, museums, and historical sites in the city. It is a…
