Things to Do in Extremadura

There are 33 attractions in Extremadura. Monastery of Saint Mary of Guadalupe, historic spanish monastery and royal medieval pilgrimage site, is the most popular.

1

Monastery of Saint Mary of Guadalupe

Historic Spanish monastery and royal medieval pilgrimage site

Temple

2

Alcántara Bridge

Roman stone bridge notable for large segmental arches

Archaeological Site

3

Monfragüe

Protected natural park in Extremadura with raptor colonies

Park

4

Monastery of Yuste

Historic monastery where Charles V retired

Monument

5

Badajoz Cathedral

Fortified cathedral combining Gothic, Baroque architectural styles

Church

6

Las Hurdes

Remote mountainous region in Extremadura, Spain

Mountains

7

Puente Romano

Roman bridge spanning the Guadiana River in Mérida

Archaeological Site

8

Roman Theatre of Emerita Augusta

Well-preserved Roman theatre in Mérida, Extremadura

Archaeological Site

9

Sierra de Francia (comarca)

Mountainous comarca in Extremadura with medieval villages

Mountain

10

Acueducto de los Milagros

Roman aqueduct ruins near Mérida spanning Guadiana valley

Monument

11

Proserpina Dam

Ancient Roman dam and reservoir near Mérida

Archaeological Site

12

Amphitheatre of Mérida

Roman amphitheatre in Mérida, significant archaeological monument

Monument

13

Alcazaba of Mérida

Moorish citadel in Mérida overlooking Roman ruins

Castle

14

Alconétar Bridge

Roman-era bridge ruins over Tagus River

Bridge

15

Cancho Roano

Pre-Roman archaeological site with unique temple complex

Archaeological Site

16

Cave of Maltravieso

Paleolithic cave in Extremadura with ancient hand stencils

Cave

17

Co-Cathedral of Mérida, Spain

Co-cathedral in Mérida combining Gothic and Renaissance elements

Monument

18

Alcazaba of Badajoz

Medieval fortress in Badajoz with Moorish origins

Monument

19

Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida

Extensive Roman ruins and monuments in Mérida

Archaeological Site

20

Cáceres Co-cathedral

Romanesque-Gothic co-cathedral in Cáceres's historic quarter

Monument

21

Roman circus of Mérida

Ancient Roman chariot-racing arena at Mérida

Archaeological Site

22

Torre de Bujaco

Medieval watchtower in Cáceres' old town

Monument

23

Parque de Los Pinos

Community park in Extremadura with pine groves

Park

24

Puerta de Coria

Medieval city gate of Coria's old fortress

Monument

25

Puerta del Sol

Historic city gate of Coria in Extremadura

Monument

26

Puerta de Trujillo

Historic city gate in Trujillo's medieval walls

Monument

27

Consorcio de la Ciudad Monumental de Mérida

Organization managing Mérida's monumental Roman heritage

Monument

28

Cruz de los Caidos

War memorial cross in Extremadura

Monument

29

Dystile from Roman times

Roman-period archaeological remains in Extremadura

Monument

30

Memoria de Menacho

War memorial in Badajoz honoring local defenders

Monument

31

Puerta de Cabrera

Medieval fortified gate in Extremadura

Monument

32

Puerta de San Estebán

Historic city gate near San Estebán

Monument

33

Old Town of Cáceres

Medieval city with layered Roman, Islamic and Gothic heritage

Historical Site