Culture and history

The monumental ensemble of the city of Cáceres is simply impressive. In the Old Town (the historic center), you can see numerous palaces, towers, churches, and museums.

Mérida preserves one of the most complete archaeological ensembles on the Iberian Peninsula. In addition to the impressive Roman legacy (Augusta Emerita was an important city during the Roman Empire), you can observe the city's historical evolution throughout the Visigothic, Arab, and Christian periods.

A journey through the cities of Cáceres, Guadalupe and Mérida, all declared World Heritage sites by UNESCO.

The Guadiana river is in this zone the real border line between Spain and Portugal. The influence of Portugal is present in the culture, architecture, monuments and even the people.

This is a magnificent piece of engineering, built in the times of Trajan, 2nd century, by the architect Caius Julius Lacer. This important monument has a height 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 center stands the Arch of Triumph with some memorial tablets.

In February, the streets of Badajoz fill with color and original costumes. This is one of the most important and best-known carnivals in Spain.

At the end of March, the Valley of Jerte welcomes the spring season showing its best distinguishing feature: the beauty of its cherry trees blossoming.

Classical Greek and Roman plays come back to life on the stage of the Roman Theater of Mérida, one of the best-preserved in the world.

Mérida is the best base for exploring Extremadura. Around the city you'll find Roman reservoirs, a megalithic dolmen, and the vineyards of Tierra de Barros.

Trujillo is one of Extremadura's best-preserved historic towns, with a medieval square and castle. Miajadas and the surrounding plains are farming country, good for birdwatching and slow drives.

It's formed mainly by wide dehesas (vast expanses of wood pastures) with holm oaks and cork oaks everywhere.