Extremadura

A region of contrasts where you’ll be able to visit exceptionally valuable monumental sites, enjoy a whole host of natural landscapes, and sample one of Spain’s most highly-prized cured hams.

Extremadura has three sites which have the UNESCO World Heritage designation. In Mérida, its capital, visitors should not miss exploring its archaeological site, which every summer is used as the venue for a major theatre festival. The historic quarter of the city of Cáceres is also well worth a visit, as is the Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe in the surrounding area.

Another of Extremadura’s attractions is its spectacular scenery, always a particular favourite with birdwatchers. Highlights include the Monfragüe National Park, the Jerte valley and the region’s characteristic wooded pastures. A visit to the Jerte valley is highly recommended in spring, when the cherry trees are in blossom and the valleys are clothed in a blanket of white. And the pastures are used for grazing the pigs, which then go on to make the world-renowned cured ham from the Dehesa de Extremadura.

Monastery of San Jerónimo in Yuste

It was founded in the 15th century, and was the place the emperor…

Plasencia Cathedral

Plasencia Cathedral is formed by two buildings in different…

Cabañeros National Park

Located in the Montes de Toledo region, between the Ciudad Real…

Monfragüe National Park

The convergence of the Tajo and Tiétar rivers in the Cáceres…

Roman Theatre in Mérida

The theatre’s location was chosen to ensure the best possible…

Roman Temple to Diana

An enormous building that is probably one of the most majestic of…

Royal Monastery of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

The building stands on the site where the Virgin Mary appeared to…

National Museum of Roman Art

The museum is close to the city's Roman theatre and amphitheatre.

Cáceres Plaza Mayor Square

This square emerged in the 12th century because of the annual…

What to do

Other ideas for your trip

Valle del Jerte, nature's white

Less than three hours west of Madrid, in Cáceres, discover one of the most stunning natural spectacles in spring in Spain: the cherry blossom in the JerteValley.…

Cherry trees in blossom in the Jerte Valley

Relax and unwind: a tour of the lovely villages of Extremadura

Extremadura has some truly beautiful cities such as Cáceres and Mérida (both of which have been awarded World Heritage status), Trujillo and Plasencia.…

Discover the Roman ruins of Merida

Merida is a World Heritage City, a city so ancient that it was founded by the Romans in 25 BC under the name of Emerita Augusta.…

Roman Theatre of Merida in Badajoz, Extremadura

Autumn in nature

Finding truly natural autumn landscapes in Spain is easy. Perhaps the only difficulty is choosing from the idyllic spots that are spread across the country.…

Autumn landscape in the Ambroz Valley, Extremadura

Two day tour of Cáceres

Cáceres is one of Spain's World Heritage Cities. With the third largest monument ensemble in Europe, this city will transport you back to the Renaissance and…

Greenways of Extremadura

Have you ever travelled on one of Spain’s Greenways? These are trails in natural settings, for use by walkers, cyclists and horse riders, created by repurposing…

Group of cyclists on the Ruta de la Plata greenway in Cáceres

Charles V Route: The last trip

The idea is to revive an important chapter in the history of Spain in the 16th century: The last trip that Charles I of Spain and V of Germany made before dying.…

Ideas for enjoying nature in Extremadura in summer

A place that’s full of diversity and natural spaces awaits you in Extremadura. The region offers so many places for enjoying the summer with its valleys, rivers…

What to see and do in Cáceres, a World Heritage City and a filming location for the Game of Thrones

Romans, Muslims, Jews and Christians built and wrote the history of the city of Cáceres. You will soon see why UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1986.…