by Irene Corchado Resmella | Nov 13, 2014 | Cáceres – southeast, Castles
Trujillo is one of Extremadura’s main tourist destinations. Located in Cáceres province, south of Monfragüe National Park and east of the city of Cáceres, it’s the place to stop, if you’re travelling from Madrid. Even if you don’t plan to stop there, you’ll probably...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Nov 5, 2014 | Badajoz – northwest, Castles
When you plan a trip to Extremadura make sure Alburquerque is in your destination list. This small town barely 14km away from the Portuguese border is full of history and beautiful corners. Visit it in summer if you want a lively atmosphere during the Contempopranea...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Oct 28, 2014 | Badajoz – northwest, Castles
If you drive to Alburquerque, the first thing you will see is the castle. It is located on top of a hill in the sierra de San Pedro mountain range, overlooking the town and it is certainly the number one local attraction. It has been closed for six years to undertake...