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).
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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…
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