Extremadura, Autonomous region in western Spain
Extremadura encompasses two provinces, Cáceres and Badajoz, with landscapes ranging from mountains to plains across 41,634 square kilometers of territory.
The region gained prominence during the Spanish Empire as numerous conquistadors originated from Extremadura, including Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro.
The traditional cuisine centers on products like acorn-fed Iberian ham, Torta del Casar cheese, and paprika, reflecting the strong agricultural heritage.
The region connects to Portugal through multiple border crossings and offers direct train services from Madrid to its capital city, Mérida.
Monfragüe National Park contains the largest colony of black vultures in Europe and preserves Mediterranean forest ecosystems.
Location: Spain
Inception: 1883
Capital city: Mérida
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Shares border with: Andalusia, Castilla–La Mancha, Castile and León
Website: http://juntaex.es
GPS coordinates: 39.20000,-6.15000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:03
Roman Theatre of Emerita Augusta
35.3 km
Las Hurdes
131.7 km
Yuste
107.7 km
Royal Monastery of Saint Mary of Guadalupe
76.2 km
Monfragüe National Park
70.7 km
Emerita Augusta
35.3 km
Granadilla
119 km
Valle del Jerte
107.1 km
Alcántara Bridge
86.3 km
Pico Almanzor
137.4 km
Roman amphitheatre of Mérida
35.5 km
La Vera
107.8 km
Temple of Diana
35.8 km
Sierra de Gata
126 km
German War Cemetery of Cuacos de Yuste
107.5 km
Acueducto de los Milagros
35.1 km
Dolmen of Guadalperal
95.4 km
Assembly of Extremadura
35.8 km
La Serena Reservoir
71.2 km
Alcazaba of Badajoz
79.1 km
Los Barruecos
39.2 km
National Museum of Roman Art
35.5 km
Cancho Roano
68.5 km
Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park
143.2 km
Alcántara dam
86.4 km
Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
35.5 km
Proserpina Dam
31.7 km
Roman Circus Maximus of Mérida
34.9 kmReviews
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