La Serena, land of plains and water

The richness of this natural area lies in its historical legacy and its delicious gastronomy. Livestock farming is the main activity in this charming land which shows their best to become a magic memory. The name of this zone comes from the Arab term Serna, translated as plain (open country). The actual translation from Spanish […]
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Mar, 17, 2014
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The Roman Bridge of Alcantara

This is a magnificent piece of engineering, builded in the times of Trajan, II century, by the architec Caius Julius Lacer. This important monument has a heigh of 57 metres, is 214 metres long and 8 metres wide. The bridge is supported on six graceful arches over five big pillars. In the central part is […]
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Mar, 16, 2014
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World Heritage Cities in Extremadura

A journey that shows us the cities of Cáceres, Guadalupe and Mérida. They had been declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Among all the beautiful places and the artistic richness in Extremadura, the so called “World Heritage Triangle” made of Cáceres, Guadalupe and Mérida stands out. These three cities have been recognized by the UNESCO with […]
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Mar, 16, 2014
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Cherry Tree Blossom Feast in the Valley of Jerte

At the end of March, the Valley of Jerte welcomes the spring season showing its best distinguising feature: the beauty of its cherry trees blossoming. This celebration is described as a natural wonder. The whole valley turns into white due to the cherry trees white flowers.. over a million cherry trees showing their flowers at […]
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Mar, 13, 2014
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Carnival in Badajoz

The carnival fills with colour and original costumes the streets of Badajoz. This is one of the most important and well-known carnivals in Spain. Several months before February, many groups meet to design and confectionate the costumes they will wear in the Contest. At the same time street bands rehearse the satiric lyrics in the […]
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Mar, 13, 2014
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Classic Theater Festival of Merida

Classic Greco-Latin Plays come back to life in the magnificent stage of the Roman Theatre of Mérida. It has a great prestige due to the combination of theatre, culture and all the well-kept Roman Heritage. Mérida’s Classic Theatre Festival is the most important classic festival in Spain, it has great prestige due to the combination […]
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Mar, 13, 2014
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