Cities

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

Extremadura doesn’t boast - it broods. The steely Spanish sun comes down with the power of a sword here, and the land has the patience of...

Plasencia, Extremadura, is one of those Spanish towns that doesn’t try too hard to impress - and yet it still invariably manages to do...

In the midst of the seemingly untouched wilderness of Extremadura it comes as quite a surprise to walk through a gigantic four-sided...

This often-overlooked region of Spain is packed with rich history, stunning landscapes, and, most importantly, lively festivals that...

The air in Cáceres is heavy with history. It seeps from the walls, the arches, the fountains. But beneath that weight, life continues to...

It's tempting to imagine that in any other part of Europe Mérida would be a household name as a major tourist destination. In little...

In Spain they say that only people who had known the vast expanses of Extremadura could ever have conquered the 'New World.' It is easy...