by Irene Corchado Resmella | Oct 28, 2016 | CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Planning a trip to Extremadura? Then start brushing up on your hard-earned Spanish before packing your bags. It’s not a region where you can get by easily with English only, after all. To help you a little bit with vocabulary, I’m sharing 10 words for you...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Jul 19, 2016 | Other stuff
Did you know that Extremadura’s wine making area is the second biggest in Spain? I’m quite sure this fact comes as a surprise, doesn’t it? Today’s article is an informative and visual overview of Extremadura using figures. What’s the...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Jul 11, 2016 | Badajoz – southwest
Jerez de los Caballeros is one of Extremadura’s white villages, its whitewashed houses with red roof tiles spreading across an Arab fortress. It’s also an unmissable stop in the Route of the Iberian Ham; and ham is always a good reason to visit Extremadura, don’t you...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Jun 11, 2016 | Badajoz – southwest, Castles
For a small town of just 5,000 people, Fregenal makes quite a good tourist destination for a day visit. Expect a charming main square, several churches, a convent with a cluster and tons of houses which have seen better times, but still keep an imposing appearance....
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 ...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Apr 13, 2016 | Badajoz – northwest
As a tourist destination, Badajoz is often overshadowed by more popular Mérida, Cáceres and Trujillo. That said, Extremadura’s biggest city is not to be overlooked. It offers enough local sights and attractions to keep you busy for a weekend. DISCLOSURE This article...