Extremadura

A little-visited historic heartland in western Spain, with the Roman ruins of Mérida and the medieval city of Cáceres as highlights.

Extremadura lies in western Spain, bordering Portugal, and is sparsely populated, characterized by oak pastures and nature reserves. Mérida preserves Roman remains such as its theater and amphitheater, Cáceres' old town, with its well-preserved medieval and Renaissance architecture, is a World Heritage site, and Trujillo, the Monastery of Guadalupe and Monfragüe National Park are also worth a visit. Iberian ham is a well-known specialty. Spring and autumn are the best times to travel, and summer is scorching. You can get here from Madrid or Seville by road or rail.

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