Places to Explore In Extremadura

Discover the best places to explore in Extremadura with curated recommendations from our travel experts.

Caceres

The provincial capital and one of Spain's oldest cities, Cáceres is known for its UNESCO-protected old town and lively tapeo. The Roman colony called Norba...

  • 6 Restaurants
  • 3 Hotels
  • 17 Things To Do

Guadalupe

Guadalupe's monastery is one of the most inspiring sights in Extremadura, and its story begins around 1300, when a local shepherd uncovered a statue of...

  • 0 Restaurants
  • 3 Hotels
  • 2 Things To Do

Jerte and El Valle del Jerte (Jerte Valley)

Every spring, the Jerte Valley in northern Extremadura becomes one of Spain’s top attractions for its riot of cherry blossoms. Unsurprisingly, this is where Spain’s...

  • 2 Restaurants
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Things To Do

La Vera and Monasterio de Yuste

In northern Extremadura, the fertile La Vera region sits at the foot of the Gredos mountains, which are usually snowcapped through June. With its wildflowers...

  • 0 Restaurants
  • 3 Hotels
  • 3 Things To Do

Merida

Mérida has some of the most impressive Roman ruins in Iberia. Founded by the Romans in 25 BC on the banks of the Río Guadiana...

  • 2 Restaurants
  • 2 Hotels
  • 6 Things To Do

Plasencia

Rising dramatically from the banks of the narrow Jerte River and backed by the peaks of the Sierra de Gredos, this town was founded by...

  • 1 Restaurants
  • 1 Hotels
  • 6 Things To Do

Trujillo

Trujillo rises up from the boulder-strewn fields like a great granite schooner under full sail. From above, the rooftops and towers are worn and medieval...

  • 3 Restaurants
  • 3 Hotels
  • 9 Things To Do

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Sights 38

Shopping 6

Nightlife 1

Restaurants 14

Hotels 17
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