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What to see in Extremadura

The monumental city of Cáceres, the Roman theatre of Mérida, Trujillo, the land of the conquistadors, Plasencia and the Jerte valley, and Monfragüe National Park, one of the best places in Europe for birdwatching.

Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides

Cities, villages and nature

Open each one to see all its sights, where to stay, day trips and when to go.

  • Cáceres
    Extremadura

    Cáceres

    A UNESCO World Heritage old town of palaces, towers and storks’ nests.

    • Ciudad Monumental
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Palacio de las Veletas
    • Santa María
    What to see in Cáceres
  • Mérida
    Extremadura

    Mérida

    The best-preserved Roman theatre in Spain, the bridge over the Guadiana and the National Museum of Roman Art.

    • Roman Theatre
    • Amphitheatre
    • Temple of Diana
    • Arab Alcazaba
    What to see in Mérida
  • Trujillo
    Extremadura

    Trujillo

    Pizarro’s homeland, with a monumental Plaza Mayor and a castle above the granite boulders.

    • Plaza Mayor
    • Castle
    • Church of San Martín
    What to see in Trujillo
  • Plasencia
    Extremadura

    Plasencia

    Two cathedrals joined together, city walls and the gateway to the Jerte Valley and its cherry blossom.

    • Plasencia Cathedral (Old and New)
    • City walls
    • Monastery of Yuste
    What to see in Plasencia
  • Monfragüe
    Extremadura

    Monfragüe

    A national park in Extremadura with vultures, black storks and eagles above the Tagus.

    • Salto del Gitano
    • Monfragüe Castle
    • Villarreal de San Carlos
    • Portilla del Tiétar
    What to see in Monfragüe
  • Badajoz
    Extremadura

    Badajoz

    The largest Arab Alcazaba in Spain, the Palmas bridge and Portugal on the other side.

    • Alcazaba
    • Plaza Alta
    • Puente de Palmas
    What to see in Badajoz
  • Jerte Valley
    Extremadura

    Jerte Valley

    A valley of cherry trees that turns white with blossom in spring, with gorges, river pools and the Garganta de los Infiernos nature reserve.

    • Cherry blossom
    • Garganta de los Infiernos
    • Cabezuela del Valle
    • Puerto de Tornavacas
    What to see in Jerte Valley
  • Hervás
    Extremadura

    Hervás

    One of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Spain, with half-timbered and adobe houses in the Ambroz valley, in northern Cáceres.

    • Jewish quarter
    • Church of Santa María
    • Pérez Comendador-Leroux Museum
    • El Temblar chestnut grove
    What to see in Hervás
  • Zafra
    Extremadura

    Zafra

    “Little Seville”: arcaded squares, an alcázar turned parador and a big livestock fair every autumn.

    • Plaza Grande
    • Plaza Chica
    • Alcázar of the Dukes of Feria
    • Collegiate Church of La Candelaria
    What to see in Zafra
  • Granadilla
    Extremadura

    Granadilla

    A walled village abandoned when the Gabriel y Galán reservoir filled up, now being restored as an open-air museum.

    • Walls
    • Castle
    • Calle Mayor
    • Gabriel y Galán reservoir
    What to see in Granadilla

When to go

Spring (the Jerte valley blossoms between late March and April) and autumn; summer is very hot. The Mérida Classical Theatre Festival is held in summer.

What to eat

  • Migas extremeñas
  • Ibérico ham from the dehesa
  • Torta del Casar
  • Caldereta extremeña
  • Pimentón de la Vera (smoked paprika)

Recipes to make at home

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Extremadura?

The must-sees: Cáceres, Mérida, Trujillo, Plasencia, Monfragüe, Badajoz, Jerte Valley, Hervás, Zafra and Granadilla. Each guide has its sights, where to stay, day trips and when to go.

When is the best time to visit Extremadura?

Spring (the Jerte valley blossoms between late March and April) and autumn; summer is very hot. The Mérida Classical Theatre Festival is held in summer.

What to eat in Extremadura?

Migas extremeñas, Ibérico ham from the dehesa, Torta del Casar, Caldereta extremeña and Pimentón de la Vera (smoked paprika). You’ll find the recipe for migas extremeñas and caldereta extremeña in their guides.

When do the Jerte cherry trees blossom?

Usually between late March and mid-April, depending on the year; the Cherry Blossom festival marks the moment.

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