by Irene Corchado Resmella | Oct 21, 2021 | Accommodation, Cáceres - southwest
Hospedería Conventual de Alcántara is a 15th-century former convent turned 4-star hotel in the beautiful town of Alcántara, in Cáceres province. I booked it for a one-night family stay there in July 2021 and these are my impressions: DISCLOSURE This article is NOT...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Aug 15, 2017 | Cáceres - southwest, Nature & walking
I have a confession to make, Piggy Travellers… I haven’t watched any GoT, and I have no intention of watching it anytime soon. Call me a weirdo, but people constantly talking and posting about a series or film puts me off watching it. However, as I know there are many...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | May 15, 2017 | Cáceres - southwest, Nature & walking
Extremadura is a truly fascinating place for those who love the rural world. The dehesa plains hide numerous treasures that only locals know. The corralás in Torrequemada, near Cáceres, are a great example. I learned about the corralás barely four months ago, while...
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. DISCLOSURE This article is NOT sponsored. That means: •I have NOT been paid for...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Mar 2, 2016 | Cáceres - southwest, QUIRKY & ORIGINAL
For some, cemeteries are creepy places to avoid. For others, they are peaceful and fascinating places to explore. If you find them interesting, I have a suggestion for you today—Montánchez cemetery. DISCLOSURE This article is NOT sponsored. That means: •I have NOT...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Feb 25, 2015 | Cáceres - southwest, QUIRKY & ORIGINAL
Yes, that was a question. Have you? Me neither, but I may give it a try next time I visit Alcántara. Not only does this small town in Cáceres province have one of the most stunning bridges in Spain and splendid palaces, but also a quarry just a few km away where you...
