Ideas, tips and guides to travel Extremadura independently
Discover an exciting up-and-coming Spanish destination with the help of a local
Hola!
I’m Irene (pronounced /ee-REH-neh/), a travel content creator from Extremadura.
Long since settled in the UK, I explore my Spanish home region with an inquisitive mind, a sharp eye, and the duality that comes with being both a local and a visitor.
On Travel Extremadura I share ideas, tips and practical information to help you discover this beautiful yet overlooked part of Spain.
New to Extremadura?
Read my destinations guide for an introduction to the Extremadura region, its provinces, cities, towns and villages. It’ll help you start planning where to go.
Featured articles
4 places for wild swimming in Las Hurdes
Rivers in northern Extremadura offer many wild swimming opportunities to confident swimmers and casual dip lovers alike. In Las Hurdes, the region’s northernmost area, you’ll find remote little villages, fantastic mountain scenery and plenty of natural pools. In this...
4 places for wild swimming in Sierra de Gata
Swimming is one of the best ways to fight off the summer heat in Extremadura. The region’s northern valleys and sierras offer plenty of outdoor swimming opportunities in cool river waters. Sierra de Gata, in northwestern Extremadura, is an area worth exploring, if...
How to get to Mérida from Madrid
Extremadura’s capital often is the first or the main destination for many travellers visiting the region, whether on a weekend gateway from Madrid or Seville, or as a stopover on their way to Portugal. This article, aimed at travellers looking to get to Mérida from...
How to get to Mérida from Seville
Extremadura’s capital often is the first or the main destination for many travellers, whether they’re looking for a weekend gateway from Madrid or Seville, or to visit the region as a stopover on their way to Portugal. This article, aimed at travellers looking to get...
