Extremadura is a Spanish region with fascinating history, amazing food, 3 UNESCO sites and many charming little villages, but is also one of the least visited areas by foreigners. If you need inspiration for your next trip to Spain and want to go away from the masses, here you have 30 images to fall in love with Extremadura.
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Jaraíz de la Vera is located in the slopes of the Gredos mountain range.
Traditional house in Garganta la Olla built using adobe and chestnut tree wooden beams.
Natural pool ‘Pilatillas de Abajo’, in Garganta la Olla.
Emperor Charles I of Spain (Charles V of Germany) chose this hidden monastery to spend his last days.
Piornal, the highest town in Extremadura and home to a quirky festival where locals throw turnips at a man dressed up as the devil ‘Jarramplas’.
Cherry trees are in full bloom in Jerte.
Vultures on top of Alcántara’s quarry.
Views from the tower keep of Puebla de Alcocer castle.
Houses in Alcántara
Extremadura-style scrambled eggs with wild mushrooms and asparagus. Restaurant: La alacena del castillo, in Puebla de Alcocer
Parque de los Pinos, Plasencia.
Puebla de Alcocer has amazing views over several reservoirs.
Mérida’s city centre is a UNESCO site, which includes its beautiful Roman theatre.
Lovely street in Cáceres’ city centre
Alburquerque’s castle
Extremaduran ‘dehesa’
Medellín’s Roman theatre.
Cáceres’ city centre is a UNESCO site.
Amazing views from Santa María la Mayor church, Trujillo.
Black pigs having a ‘siesta’
Stormy skies approaching García Sola reservoir.
Plaza Alta, Badajoz
Cat enjoying the sun on a roof, Robledillo de Gata.
The horse riding statue of conqueror Francisco Pizarro, in Trujillo’s main square.
Views from Granadilla castle. The town was abandoned when they flooded it in order to build the reservoir. Today some streets have been rebuilt.
‘Los Pilones’, a natural pool in Garganta de los Infiernos Nature Reserve, in Jerte.
I found a herd of goats during a walking tour in Garganta de los Infiernos Nature Reserve, in Jerte.
Mountain road from Jerte to Hervás.
Traditional house in Hervás’ Jewish neighbourhood.
Views of Gabriel y Galán reservoir, Granadilla
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Irene Corchado Resmella
I'm a UK-based independent Spanish sworn and legal translator working as ICR Translations. On Piggy Traveller, I share my home region of Extremadura with the world to encourage travellers to discover a different Spain.
Stunning! I passed through Extremadura last year (whilst riding the Via de la Plata) and hope to return there some time in the near future. Everywhere had such a nice, relaxed feel. Thanks for your great photos 🙂
Hi Lee,
Thanks for your comment. That must have been a very nice experience! You may want to stop by next time and explore a bit. There are many lovely little places that are great if you want to get away, chill out and enjoy nature. If you need some travel inspiration or tips feel free to ask. Cheers. Irene
With fine tapas and cutting-edge restaurants, Cáceres is a worthy gastronomy capital of Spain for 2015!!!
La Comarca de La Vera es simplemente fascinante!!! Muy recomendable y a poco más de 2 horas desde Madrid Capital. Un paraíso para visitar esta Primavera! :d
Few days ago, my boyfriend told me “I want to visit Extremadura”. I said to him: ‘To see what????” Now, I have my answer!!! 😉
Give it a chance! Let me know what you think of it when you’re back. Thanks for commenting on the blog. Cheers, Irene.