2025 Extremadura Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

#summervacay Salto del Gitano was such a cool surprise! It’s this jaw-dropping cliff viewpoint in Monfragüe National Park where the vibes are all about nature, peace, and birds, lots of birds. The cliffs rise up crazy high over the Tagus River, and the star attraction here is watching vultures and eagles just casually soaring around like it’s no big deal. You don’t need to hike much either, the viewpoint is super close to the parking area, so it’s perfect for a quick nature stop. We just stood there for ages watching the griffon vultures circling above and nesting in the rock crevices. It was kind of hypnotic. The landscape is stunning too, green hills, rugged cliffs, and the river winding way down below. Bring binoculars if you have them, and maybe a snack to just sit and enjoy the peaceful vibes. If you're into wildlife or just want a chill escape with epic scenery, Salto del Gitano is a total win. Quiet, wild, and totally unforgettable.

Mérida, Spain, is the capital of Extremadura, located 337 kilometers west of Madrid, about a 3 and a half hour drive. The city of Mérida was established by Octavio Augusto in 25 BC and was one of the important city-states during the Roman rule of the Iberian Peninsula. In 1993, the ancient city was named a World Heritage City by UNESCO. Have you been there? Photo source ©Grupo de Ciudades Patrimonio de la Humanidad de España

The province of Extremadura is located on the ancient Roman road known as the Vadela Plata. There are not many ancient Roman ruins. It is also a glimpse of people who lived for more than a decade ago. How to live and entertain, when it comes to entertainment, it must be said that ancient Rome "Bathing Center"! Almost all the ancient Roman Empire's territory, you can see all kinds of leftover bathrooms, not only because they love to clean, but bathing is their big hobby, but also an indispensable element of a good life. This is the home of Alanhe Village, but in 1993, it was named a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. It can be said to be a fighter in the spa! In fact, it is not only the ancient Romans, but also the Moors, who have enjoyed it. The name of Alanhe comes from Arabic. This spa, built in the 3rd century AD, is a gift to the goddess Juno. The golden master who built it has a daughter with a bright pearl. Suddenly infected with serious illness, seeing no cure, then taking charge of the woman The ancient Roman god Juno made a wish, hoping that the girl can recover soon. You can guess that the girl is returning to health, so we can see the "bathroom" in the 21st century. In the hall, you can also see the stone tablet that was given to Juno. The inscription above is Tracing back to the source, providing a textual basis. The style of the whole SPA is the breeze-faced blue system, and there are quite a Moorish-style tile wall, outdoor, and a normal temperature pool.