Springtime in Extremadura - Western Spain

When Spring comes, Extremadura bursts in a colorful explosion. The brown grounds turn into green and Nature wakes up after a hard long Winter.

The cherry tree blossming in the Jerte Valley

Extremadura is a priviledged natural region, a paradise where visitors are delighted with fresh air, landscapes, gastronomy,...

Spring is one of the best seasons to visit Extremadura, the Cherry Tree blossoming feast attracks thousands of people from all over Europe. The second two weeks of March white flowers of the cherry trees cover the whole Valley of Jerte turning out a spectacular sight.

Another outstanding area is the National Park of Monfragüe, right in the heart of Caceres province birdwatching lovers can not miss this place.

• The Emperor's Path, from Jarandilla to Monastery of Yuste
  The route allows travelers to follow the ancient road connecting Jarandilla de la Vera and Cuacos de Yuste, through which the Emperor Charles V came to the Monastery of Yuste.
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• Hiking in Monfrague - Climbing the hill Cerro Gimio
  This route begins in the town of Villareal de San Carlos, located in the heart of the Monfrague Natural Park. From there, we will walk along nature to walk up the hill called Cerro...
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• Hiking. Pathways of water in Western Spain
  Hikers and people who love nature, birds or river landscapes have the option to enjoy the river routes in the province of Badajoz (Extremadura).
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• Guide for Extremadura - Western Spain
  This is a short guide for the regional zones in Extremadura - Western Spain area. You can take it as a start point to plan your trip to western Spain. This guide includes a resume of monuments,...
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• Have a great Summer in Extremadura
  Temperatures rise, the sun shines in its peak and the plain turns into golden. It is time to travel, know and enjoy Extremadura and its amazing natural surroundings. A perfect time to be delighted...
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• How to search and book hotels, country houses and apartments at Visit Western Spain
  Extremadura has a wide offer for lodging: hotel with all equipment and services, apartments to travel with family and rural houses to stay for groups and families.. Just from a luxury five stars...
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• List of special interest birds in Extremadura
  This document can be useful for people that wants to practice birdwatching in Extremadura. It includes a list of birds with the spanish, scientific and english name.
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• The Roman Bridge of Alcantara
  This is a magnificent piece of engineering, builded in the times of Trajan, II century, by the architec Caius Julius Lacer. This important monument has a heigh of 57 metres, is 214 metres long and...
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• The last travel of Emperor Carlos V
  What led the most powerful man on the face of the Earth to retire to the Monastery of Yuste?
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• Los Barruecos
  The Natural monument of Los Barruecos is composed of large granite stones on the edge of ponds. Vostell Museum is located in an 18th Century woolen washing place. Besides in the surrounding area...
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