Badajoz Travel Guide
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Located
on the banks of the Guadiana River, only six kilometres away from
Portugal, Badajoz (the largest province in Spain) has always been
marked by its proximity to the border. A stroll around the historic
quarter will reveal Arab walls, interesting monuments, as well as
picturesque streets and porches. Badajoz is also an excellent starting
point for further travelling through the Land of Barros, Mérida and the
Cornalvo Nature Reserve. In all these places you can try the delicious
Extremaduran cuisine.
With a population around 160000 (not including the 35000 in Elvas in Portugal), Badajoz is the biggest city of Extremadura and the economic capital.
Very independent from the Regional Government, the city has turned to recover its mounuments. If you are looking for a city without any tourist modification you'll find it. It is quite typical city where you'll find to be the only tourist in the area.
You'll find the Andalusian influence and also the Portuguese culture. Do not foget to walk through it Arab Castle ( Alcazaba) and the neighbourghood around. You'll find the South Spain influence in teh Plaza Alta or visiting the Torre de Espantaperros.
If you are looking for teh typicial tapas, remember that just asking for a beer they will put you a tapas for free. It is very common around teh cathedral and La Giralda square.
Arab Walls or 15th Century Walls faced to the River Guadianda gives a nice view of teh city. CLose tooteh River you'll find teh Palacio de Godoy, Ermita de los Pajaritos or the Puerta de Palmas Main gate. In front of it yyou'll find the Puente de Palmas (15th century). In teh otehr side of the river you'll find another castle ( Baluarte de Santiago) but until now it is not open to tourist visits.
The lack of regional investment is clear when walking out of the city center and even in the historical area. Take a taxi and go to the Cerro de Reyes or Los Colorines neighbourghood. if you hear people talking pasionately against the Governement and wishing to go defintely to Portugal, do not worry, you are in Badajoz.
With a population around 160000 (not including the 35000 in Elvas in Portugal), Badajoz is the biggest city of Extremadura and the economic capital.
Very independent from the Regional Government, the city has turned to recover its mounuments. If you are looking for a city without any tourist modification you'll find it. It is quite typical city where you'll find to be the only tourist in the area.
You'll find the Andalusian influence and also the Portuguese culture. Do not foget to walk through it Arab Castle ( Alcazaba) and the neighbourghood around. You'll find the South Spain influence in teh Plaza Alta or visiting the Torre de Espantaperros.
If you are looking for teh typicial tapas, remember that just asking for a beer they will put you a tapas for free. It is very common around teh cathedral and La Giralda square.
Arab Walls or 15th Century Walls faced to the River Guadianda gives a nice view of teh city. CLose tooteh River you'll find teh Palacio de Godoy, Ermita de los Pajaritos or the Puerta de Palmas Main gate. In front of it yyou'll find the Puente de Palmas (15th century). In teh otehr side of the river you'll find another castle ( Baluarte de Santiago) but until now it is not open to tourist visits.
The lack of regional investment is clear when walking out of the city center and even in the historical area. Take a taxi and go to the Cerro de Reyes or Los Colorines neighbourghood. if you hear people talking pasionately against the Governement and wishing to go defintely to Portugal, do not worry, you are in Badajoz.
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February 12, 2007 new by costacora (1 point)
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