Just took a trip to Extremadura to look at some property and ended up falling in love with this amazing and almost unknown region of Spain.

Gorgeous unspoilt scenery, unbelievable historical sites, Merida is the best preserved Roman town in Iberia! Could not have enjoyed the exploration without the help of the guys at La Sierra agency, they not only sell property but can arrange cycling and hiking expeditions, accommodation etc.

Based in the mountain town of Montánchez, right in the middle of the triangle of three world heritage towns, Caceres, Merida and Trujillo.

www.la-sierra-properties.com
www.finca-al-manzil.com
tel. 0034 678447876

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The Sierra de Montánchez is a protected area of granite sierra, holm and cork oak forest, with well preserved villages situated right in the middle of Extremadura so ideal for visiting the world heritage towns of Caceres, Trujillo and Merida.

The main town of the Sierra de Montánchez is Montánchez, a place famous for air dried jamon and the romantic Moorish castle. The hiking in the area is fabulous, a gorge with ruined water mills, ancient Moorish paths through the terraced olive groves, endless paths through the cork oak forest. Bird watching is a delight, nothing to disturb the natural habitat of hundreds of species. Microclimate in Montánchez so very equable weather conditions especially in spring when the mountain explodes with millions of wild flowers.

Could try 0034 678447876 Information about the area (English speaking)

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Sitting in the main plaza of Trujillo as the sun goes down with a cold beer is a little piece of heaven. The ancient stone of the 16th century palaces reflects the golden light, a stork flies over the tolling bell tower, slowly the plaza fills for the hour of the passeo. The whole town is a delight, wandering through the winding streets past the palaces and churches built with the riches brought back from Peru by conquistadors such as Pizzaro together with his Inca wife, their portraits carved on the Pizzaro Palace.

Secret gardens glimpsed through closed gates, jasmine spilling over high walls. Check out tips for Caceres, Merida and Extremadura for more ideas on exploring Extremadura.

Trujillo is 40kms from Caceres and the same distance to Montanchez

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This is a wonderfully relaxed bed and breakfast set in the stunning Sierra Montanhchez, near Caceres. Just the place to chill out after getting all hot and bothered with the wonders of Caceres,Trujillo or Merida. The finca is within easy reach of all. Great decoration, atmosphere and lovely pond, set into the rocks of a mountain.

www.finca-al-manzil.com

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A homage to Wolf Vostell and all that is Fluxus. His home for many years, this group of original 18th century wool washing buildings is simply splendid in its own right and quite bizarre, with the Vostell installations still shocking after all these years. The Fluxus collection is still thought provoking, and includes a Yoko Ono.
The whole area is protected because of the amazing rock formations and stork colonies.

Malpartida de Caceres, 10kms from the centre of Caceres

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A great summer restaurant because of the beautiful courtyard, complete with peacock strutting. Right in the heart of the historical centre. Expensive but perfect service and yummy food.

Historical centre, near the Portuguese consulate

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