by Irene Corchado Resmella | May 21, 2019 | Cáceres – northwest, Nature & walking
Extremadura summers have been described in British and US media as ‘Arizona-hot’. Now, not having visited Arizona myself, I can tell you that summers are unbearably hot. I try my best to avoid travelling there from June to October. But maybe you like hot summers. Or...
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 | Jan 26, 2018 | Cáceres – southeast, Nature & walking
Cañamero is a small town located in the southeast of Cáceres province, not far from Guadalupe and within the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara Geopark, a protected area of natural beauty and geological relevance. From my point of view, the town itself isn’t particularly pretty....
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 | 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...
