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Romangordo: painting village life one house at a time

Romangordo: painting village life one house at a time

by Irene Corchado Resmella | Mar 28, 2019 | Cáceres – northeast, QUIRKY & ORIGINAL

Romangordo was the rural highlight of my latest trip to Extremadura. Who would have thought that a small town of 256 people is home to such an array of cool urban art? I found out about it on social media only a few months ago, and last month I went to see it with my...
10 things you’ll experience in rural Extremadura

10 things you’ll experience in rural Extremadura

by Irene Corchado Resmella | May 10, 2016 | Other stuff, QUIRKY & ORIGINAL

Extremadura is the go-to destination for Spain lovers searching for a different experience. Are you a first-timer in Spain’s wild west? Then keep reading to discover the 10 things you’ll experience during a trip to rural Extremadura. You’ll be eyed up by locals  ...
Visit Spain’s best cemetery in Montánchez, Extremadura

Visit Spain’s best cemetery in Montánchez, Extremadura

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. Montánchez is a small town in the centre of Extremadura, halfway...
A Spanish ghost town: Granadilla

A Spanish ghost town: Granadilla

by Irene Corchado Resmella | Sep 26, 2015 | Castles, QUIRKY & ORIGINAL

Small village in a rural area, no jobs, people move to big cities, and village becomes a ghost town. This might be (in short) how small places end up empty. It doesn’t apply to this Extremadura town I’m talking about today, though. The case of Granadilla is different,...
Have you ever been swimming in a quarry?

Have you ever been swimming in a quarry?

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...
Quirky place names in Extremadura translated into English

Quirky place names in Extremadura translated into English

by Irene Corchado Resmella | Feb 9, 2015 | QUIRKY & ORIGINAL

You may have already read quite a few articles about funny place names around the world but, have you ever heard of  ‘Female cat’ or ‘The broad bean’? No? Then check out this cool map below and discover some of the quirkiest place names in...
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My name is Irene Corchado Resmella and I'm the person behind Piggy Traveller. From Extremadura but living in Edinburgh. An independent Spanish sworn translator and content writer. Serial expat, frequent traveller, Russophile.
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