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The province of Extremadura is the largest in extension of Spain and has about 700,000 inhabitants. Its economy varies according to region, being the small industry which stands in the cities, and agriculture in other counties. Badajoz also has numerous regional festivals which are worth visiting. It was founded in the ninth century, during the Muslim period of the Iberian Peninsula. The town(Badajoz), borders on the west by Portugal and is the third largest in Spain after Caceres, and Lorca (Murcia). Badajoz comprises 10 towns besides Badajoz. The most important towns are Gebora, Guadiana, Guadiana Villafranco, and Valdebótoa, all of them above 1,000mts.

 

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In the province of Badajoz, we´ll find Merida, capital of Extremadura.

 

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Plaza de España: It´s the main square in Badajoz, whose current layout was designed by the spanish architect Rodolfo Martinez in 1918

 

Badajoz Alcazaba: The Alcazaba of Badajoz is located in the Cerro de la Muela surrounding the old Badajoz Town of the Muslim era. To the north is bordered by the Guadiana River, and east by the Arroyo Rivillas, which converges under the northeast corner. On both fronts there are steep slopes on the ground that increase the defensive nature of the Alcazaba, which is reinforced by the natural moat representing the rivers. The Alcazaba was built in a strategic place in Badajoz to control and protect the Olt Town and the natural way north-south and east-west of town. It´s a wonderfull experience walking along the streets of the Old Town of Badajoz, time stays still.

 

 

Badajoz Giralda:

La Giralda de Badajoz is located in the Plaza de la Soledad, in the old town of Badajoz.

The building dates from 1935. This tower is surprising for its neo-Arabic architecture and Andalusian regionalist style, mixing ceramic tiles, vases, tiles, metalwork, etc ..., and finished with a God Mercury, symbol of commerce. It is one of the most important landmarks of the city.

 

Plaza Alta Badajoz: The Plaza Alta de Badajoz Square was recently restored and for centuries the center of the city since it exceeded the limits of the Muslim querter.

Espantaperros Tower: The Espantaperros Tower, also known as the Torre de la Atalaya, is a watchtower adjacent to the fortress of Badajoz, It´s of Almohad origin and octagonal. It was built in 1169 and is has about 30 mts height.

 

Palmas Bridge: El Puente de Palmas or Palmas Bridge, it´s the oldest bridge in of the city of Badajoz (Spain), and crosses the Guadiana River. It was built in 1460. It´s style is Herrerian. It has 30 arches and measures 585 meters. Though its dimensions have varied over the centuries, as the reconstruction succeeded.

 

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Alange: We´ll find the charmy town of Alange in the central region of Extremadura, at about 16km from Mérida. The most important landmarks are some of the old churches, the Culebra´s Castle, and the Encomienda´s Home. Alange it´s also a thermal town, with balneariums and important hotel-balneariums, whic can make our stop over in Extremadura a pleasant one. Along the countryside of Alange we´ll be able to do our favourite sports, such as biking and walking though the extremaduran scenary.

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Almendralejo: Almendralejo it´s capital of the extremaduran

region of Tierra de Barros, and it´s about 23km from Mérida. It has an important historica and cultural heritage within Spain, renown poets such as Jose Espronceda and Carolina Coronado were born here.

It has an important historical heritage also , religious and civil architecture though out town, such as the Justice Palace(Palacio de Justicia), the "Charity´s Hospital", and the Monsalud Palace. There is a permanent wine exhibition in the Wine Museum of Almendralejo, which will take us through out the history of wine and wineries in Badajoz.

Almendralejo celebrates the Candelejas festivities, in which the locals burn papers and dolls representing the evil.

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Llerena(Badajoz): The Old Town of Llerena was declared National Heritage of Spain. The most important highlights are the Zapata´s Palace and de Plaza de España, and 9km away from Llerena we can visit the Morolla Finca.

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Festivals in Badajoz | What to do in Badajoz

Short Film Contest and El Pecado Music:(september): In the town of Llerena, projections of short films and musical performances come together in the programming of the festival that gives various awards.

Contempopranea - Indie Scene Festival(july): The best of pop rock and indie scene.

Jazz Festival of Badajoz(november):

Audiovisual Creation Festival, FICA(June, July):

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Villa de Alburquerque Medieval Festival(Enero, Marzo): The Arab, Jewish and Christian are reflected in this festival which is set in medieval times of Albuquerque, considered regional tourist festival.

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Transports in Badajoz | How to get there

Badajoz Airport: Badajoz Airport it´s located 14km and 45km from the city of Merida. Accessed by road by the BA-023. There are daily direct flights to Madrid and Barcelona. And weekly to Mallorca, Valencia and Paris.

 

Railway Sation - Badajoz: The Railway Station Badajoz is located at the end of Avda. Carolina Coronado S/N, on the right bank of the city in the district of San Fernando. Daily connections to Madrid and other provinces.

 

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Badajoz Bus Station: We can find Badajoz bus station in Calle José Rebollo López, 2.

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