by Irene Corchado Resmella | Apr 12, 2017 | Zafra & the South
When I told a friend from my hometown I had been to Regina that day, I received ‘No idea what that is’ for an answer. That’s yet another proof that, as far as tourist promotion and marketing is concerned, Extremadura ranks low. Regina is a former Roman city located in...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Mar 28, 2017 | Restaurant reviews, Zafra & the South
If you’re looking for a good place to eat in Llerena during your trip to Extremadura, I got a recommendation for you – Hospedería Mirador de Llerena, Hospederías are hotels located in historical buildings and offering 4-star accommodation. We could say that they are...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Mar 15, 2017 | Zafra & the South
‘It has a southern feel’. That’s what I thought during my first stroll in Llerena, even before reaching the main square. Its two-storey whitewashed houses, big windows with wrought iron grilles and old-style roller blinds reminded me of Jerez de los Caballeros,...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Feb 6, 2017 | TRAVEL STORIES, Zafra & the South
One of the main differences I find between Brits and Spaniards is honesty. Brits (in general) always try to be nice and diplomatic when they speak to avoid any confrontation or fuss. That means sometimes they don’t say exactly what they think. Spaniards are...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Aug 4, 2016 | Zafra & the South
In a remote corner of Badajoz province, high up in the mountain is the Tentudía monastery. A building surrounded by stunning hilly landscapes, and built to honour a miracle which took place on these lands centuries ago. Or so they say. If you’re planning a visit...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Jul 11, 2016 | Zafra & the South
Jerez de los Caballeros is one of Extremadura’s white villages, its whitewashed houses with red roof tiles spreading across an Arab fortress. It’s also an unmissable stop in the Route of the Iberian Ham; and ham is always a good reason to visit Extremadura, don’t you...
