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Anecdotes, history, traditions and legends as told for centuries
The last travel of Emperor Carlos V
What led the most powerful man on the face of the Earth to retire to the Monastery of Yuste?
La Torre Sangrienta. The Bloody Tower of Jerez de los Caballeros
Templars arrived Extremadura with the christian troops, fighting against the arabs. They were living in the south of this region for about one century until the Templars were dissolved by Pope Clement V. The Jerez de los Caballeros fortress' donjon witnessed the unfortunate ending of the Knights Templar in Extremadura.
The History of Extremadura through its Emblematic Cities
From Roman ages all the way to Arab stage until the Conquest of America this is a small travel across some of the most important cities of Extremadura: Mérida, Trujillo y Cáceres.
The Battle of La Albuera
On May 16th, 1811, one of the bloodest battles of Spanish Independence War took place in La Albuera. Stout's napoleonic army fought against the anglo-hispanic-portuguese allied army commanded by Beresford.
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Sierra de Gata
Sierra de Gata is one of those fabulous places full of incomparable corners that enriches those who go there. It is located in the border with Porutgal and Salamanca, this situation increases its cultural legacy; the result of all these regions confer a memorable magical touch to all the towns and villages of Sierra de Gata.
The Easter Christian representation at Oliva de la Frontera
Every year during Eastern takes place a representation of Jesus life in this little town at the southwest of Extremadura. Streets become living sceneries where the most important episodes of Jesus last days are played.
Rural Apartments Casa Manadero
Sierra de Gata
Robledillo de Gata is located in the head of the Valley of Arrago river, in the border with Salamanca and the Hurdes… It surprises by its...
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El Balcon de la Vera Hotel
La Vera
El Balcon de la Vera Hotel is an authentic natural paradise, a Rustic Hotel of unbelievable views that offers best services. Ideal to rest, to...
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AlberJerte Rural Hostel
Valle del Jerte
This modern rural hostel is located in El Torno, a beautiful town in the Valley of Jerte (Valle del Jerte), a well known touristic zone in Spain....
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El Manantial del Fresno Rural Apartments
Valle del Ambroz
El manantial del Fresno is located Valley of Ambroz right in the heart of a rural and beautiful landscape, located in a privileged place of...
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Have a great Summer in Extremadura
Temperatures rise, the sun shines in its peak and the plain turns into golden. It is time to travel, know and enjoy Extremadura and its amazing natural surroundings. A perfect time to be delighted...
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A Journey through the Stone Age in Extremadura
This journey shows us the megalithic constructions on the western Extremadura. Around Valencia de Alcántara there is one of the biggest megalithic ensembles in Europe, it is made up of 40...
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Hiking in Monfrague - Climbing the hill Cerro Gimio
This route begins in the town of Villareal de San Carlos, located in the heart of the Monfrague Natural Park. From there, we will walk along nature to walk up the hill called Cerro...
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Monfragüe National Park.
The National Park of Monfragüe is located between Navalmoral de la Mata, Plasencia and Trujillo, it is one of the most important ornithological nucleus in Spain. In this amazing enviroment...
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List of special interest birds in Extremadura
This document can be useful for people that wants to practice birdwatching in Extremadura. It includes a list of birds with the spanish, scientific and english name.
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