by Irene Corchado Resmella | Nov 12, 2018 | Cáceres – northwest, Castles
Castle spotting is one of the best things you can do in Extremadura. There are over 330 castles in the region, most of which are free to visit. Many aren’t in particularly good condition but are still worth the drive. Trevejo castle is one of them, and that’s where we...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Mar 21, 2018 | Badajoz – northeast, Castles, Nature & walking
Due to its location, Extremadura has been a strategic territory to conquer and defend for throughout history – by the Arabs, the Romans, and the Christians. That’s why there are so many fortresses and castles scattered around the region. There are, in fact, more than...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Jun 8, 2017 | Cáceres – northeast, Castles, Nature & walking
If you like nature, walking and birdwatching, Monfragüe should be on your list of places to go during your trip to Extremadura. It’s located in Cáceres province, only a 30-minute drive from Plasencia, and it also makes a good day trip from Cáceres and Trujillo. The...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Nov 14, 2016 | Badajoz – northwest, Castles, Nature & walking
Did you know there are 332 castles only in Extremadura? Despite the big size of the region, it’s still an impressive number, don’t you think? And the best thing is that you can visit most of them for free, like the one in Alange. Alange is a small town...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Jun 11, 2016 | Badajoz – southwest, Castles
For a small town of just 5,000 people, Fregenal makes quite a good tourist destination for a day visit. Expect a charming main square, several churches, a convent with a cluster and tons of houses which have seen better times, but still keep an imposing appearance....
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Mar 17, 2016 | Cáceres - southwest, Castles
Looking for a rural destination for a day trip from Mérida or Cáceres? Then get in the car and head to Montánchez, one of my latest discoveries during my winter break in Extremadura. Montánchez is a little town halfway between Cáceres and Mérida, set on the slopes of...
