The Extremadura region is filled with historic and picturesque towns, and yet it is virtually undiscovered by many visitors to Spain. The charming towns of Cáceres & Mérida are home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, beautiful landscapes, and the country’s highly-prized Ibérico cured ham.
Hospes Palacio de Arenales & Spa, Cáceres (5-star): This hotel is housed in a 17th C. building that once served as the summer residence of an important aristocratic family. It is located just outside of town and set in a peaceful oasis surrounded by mature gardens. For more info, click here. |
Parador de Cáceres (4-star): The former 14th C. Torreorgaz Palace is built on Arabic foundations and is located in the heart of the historical quarter of Cáceres, a town declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. For more info, click here. |
Parador de Mérida (4-star): This 18th C. former convent is located on the remains of a temple dedicated to the Concordia de Augusto in the picturesque town of Mérida, which is considered one of the Roman Empire’s most important Iberian cities. For more info, click here. |