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 | Mar 17, 2016 | Cáceres - southwest, Castles
Looking for a rural destination for a day trip from Mérida or Cáceres? Then get in the car and head to Montánchez, one of my latest discoveries during my winter break in Extremadura. DISCLOSURE This article is NOT sponsored. That means: •I have NOT been paid for...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Feb 2, 2016 | Badajoz – northeast, Castles, Nature & walking
Every time I go back to Extremadura I try to include a day of walking in my agenda. I tend to eat a lot while I’m there (a classic when you are at mom’s), so a good walk keeps me, if not fit, at least guilt-free. Today I’m sharing a recent walking route I did with my...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Sep 26, 2015 | Castles, QUIRKY & ORIGINAL
A small village in a rural area, no jobs, people move to big cities, and the 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...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Mar 26, 2015 | Badajoz – northeast, Castles
A Spanish castle? In Siberia? You may think I’ve gone crazy, but I haven’t. Surely everyone has heard of (the Russian) Siberia, but only a few know that there is another Siberia… in Spain. In Extremadura, to be more precise. DISCLOSURE This article is NOT sponsored....
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Dec 16, 2014 | Badajoz – northeast, Castles
Most travellers have heard of Medellín, Colombia, but are unaware that the city was named after a small town in the Spanish region of Extremadura. While small in population (+2,300), the original Medellín is big in history, and is worth a visit. If you find yourself...
