Alburquerque, Medieval municipality in Badajoz Province, Spain
The municipality of Alburquerque spans across hills in western Spain, reaching an elevation of 506 meters with stone buildings and narrow streets.
The settlement developed around its 13th-century fortress, which served as a defensive outpost during conflicts between Spanish kingdoms and Portugal.
Local celebrations include traditional festivals that feature regional dances, music performances, and preparation of Extremadura dishes in the town square.
Visitors can reach Alburquerque by taking regional buses from Badajoz city, with services running multiple times throughout the day.
The castle contains underground chambers and passages that extend beneath the town, connecting various points of historical military significance.
Location: Tierra de Badajoz
Capital city: Alburquerque
Elevation above the sea: 506 m
Part of: Mancomunidad Integral Lácara-Los Baldíos
Shares border with: Badajoz, Herreruela, Villar del Rey, San Vicente de Alcántara, Valencia de Alcántara, La Codosera, Arronches, Campo Maior, Cáceres
Website: http://alburquerque.es
GPS coordinates: 39.21917,-7.00111
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
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