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Extremadura doesn’t shout about itself the way the Costas or Catalonia does. That’s part of its charm but for travellers who are keen to dig deeper – whether that means bird-watching in Monfragüe, cycling through cork oak forests, or following the ghost of conquistadors – a good guide makes all the difference. Here's a run-down of five of the most recommended tour operators in the region, each ready to share Extremadura’s secrets with warmth, wit and colourful local anecdotes

Several generations of readers have been lured to Spain by the words of Ernest Hemingway. I was drawn first to Pamplona by his immortal...

Extremadura is synonymous with adventure. With its diverse geography and deep-rooted traditions, this region is a must-visit for anyone...

It took me ten days from the point where I crossed the Andalucia frontier – over the Arroyo de la Víbora (Ravine of the Viper) – to complete the 350km trek across the shimmering plains of Extremadura. Now, in two hours more, I’d cross the border into Castilla y León, a province so gigantic that all of Portugal would fit into it with room to spare for the country of Andorra. Extract: ‘…All that was lacking was a place to shower and somewhere to do my laundry. I hoped that Las