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TOP 10 REASONS
TOP 10 REASONS
TOP 10 REASONS
Why travel to Badajoz: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Badajoz
- Your holidays through Badajoz's charming gardens and little squares, including those of Castelar and San Francisco, will take you to one of the city's top destination spots with low cost holidays.
- The squares of Soledad, Libertad, and San Juan are great places to get a sense of the city's pulse with cheap holiday packages.
- Badajoz, near the Portuguese border, contains a few good museums and a hilltop Alcazaba.
- Otherwise, it's a run-down, sprawling industrial city that's neither the loveliest nor the most intriguing in Extremadura.
- Even if you're in the neighbourhood, persevere through the depressing outskirts to the historic centre; you'll discover it's well worth a few hours with Our Holiday Vibes are Good Vibes Only!
- Capital: Badajoz
- International Airport: Badajoz Airport (BJZ)
- Population: 46,721,350
- Currency: Dirham and Dinar
- Time: GMT+2
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: Spanish
- Religion: Roman Catholic Archdiocese
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Badajoz
- Mérida is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that will leave an impression.
- The historic defensive system of bastions and city walls is presided over by the Arab Alcazaba, or fortress.
- Zafra is affectionately referred to as "Little Seville" due to its abundance of monuments.
- Vasco Nez de Balboa, the first European to sight the Pacific Ocean, was born in Jerez de los Caballeros.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Badajoz
- Any time of year is a best time to visit Badajoz with cheap holiday packages.
- However, summertime temperatures are typically significantly higher (June to September).
- As a result, and to make the cheap all inclusive holidays more enjoyable, you should go to Badajoz in the spring and fall.
- It is also important to bring up the Carnival celebrations, which annually draw tens of thousands of people to the streets.
- Due to its tiny size, Badajoz may easily be explored in a single day.
- If you're seeking the hottest months best time to visit and spend your last minute holidays in Badajoz, August, July, and June are your best bets.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Badajoz
Alcazaba
- Above the Plaza Alta, Badajoz's grand 12th-century Alcazaba, Spain's most considerable, lords over the city.
- The Torre de Espantaperros (Scare-Dogs Tower), Badajoz's symbol, was built by the Moors and is topped by a 16th-century Mudéjar bell tower wrapped around an older original.
- Wander around the reconstructed ramparts after entering the 12th-century Puerta del Capitel with last minute holidays.
Mérida
- This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and will undoubtedly leave an impression.
- Visit the Roman theatre, theatre, or Diana temple to get a sense of the atmosphere with low cost holidays.
- It is one of Spain's most important archaeological monuments, and during the International Classical Theatre Festival in July and August, it comes alive again.
Badajoz
- The historic defensive system of bastions and city walls is presided over by the Arab Alcazaba, or fortress.
- Many of these defensive spaces have been repaired and converted into cultural centres.
- Examples include the MEIAC, the Archaeological Museum, and the Carnival Museum.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Badajoz Off the Beaten Track
Jerez de los Caballeros
- This is where Vasco Nez de Balboa, the first European to see the Pacific Ocean, was born.
- Jerez de Los Caballeros is a lovely historical town in addition to its claim to fame.
- The Baroque churches of San Bartolomé and La Encarnación stand out among the city's many palaces, residences, and churches.
Dehesa de Extremadura Iberian Ham Route
- This is an opportunity to visit the 33 municipalities with cheap holidays in Badajoz's south province and learn everything there is to know about Extremadura's cured ham.
- Don't miss the town of Monesterio's Cured Ham Day in September.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Badajoz Culture and Traditions
- Badajoz (the largest province in Spain) has long been defined by its proximity to the Portuguese border, located on the banks of the Guadiana River, approximately six kilometres away.
- A walk around the ancient quarter reveals Arab walls, intriguing monuments, and charming streets and patios.
- Badajoz is also great for starting your holiday through the Land of Barros, Mérida, and the Cornalvo Nature Reserve.
- All of these establishments serve delectable Extremaduran cuisine.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Badajoz: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Cocido Madrileño
#Food
- A traditional chickpea-based stew from Madrid is also enjoyed in other parts of Spain.
- This is regarded as one of Spain's national foods, traditionally cooked with beef and many vegetables.
- This hearty, fragrant stew is famous in the winter, but it's also offered all year in a few places.
- so don't miss this chance while on your holidays in Badajoz.
Chestnut and Chicken Hotpot
#Food
- A unique Spanish hotpot from Extremadura's hotspot, this wonderful delicacy is sure to please your taste buds and serves at least six people while on your holidays in Badajoz.
- The recipe is simple to make because the chestnuts and chickpeas cook in almost the same amount of time.
- This wonderful treat stands out among the many Spanish dishes and may be enjoyed anytime on your holidays in Badajoz.
Gazpacho Extremeño
#Food
- This delicious Spanish pleasure is a variation of the ubiquitous gazpacho.
- Still, the Extremaduran version is distinguished by its Mediterranean flavour and is served in an earthenware dish in both summer and winter.
- This traditional recipe has been eaten in the region for decades and has retained its distinct flavour.
The Faro del Guadiana shopping
#Fashion
- The Faro del Guadiana shopping centre in Badajoz has opened, boasting the most significant commercial space in the Extremadura province if you're looking for all inclusive holidays for cheap.
- It has 100 stores, ten restaurants, and a variety of recreational places.
- The shopping centre spans 16 football fields and has a budget of nearly 150 million euros.
- The shopping complex covers 160.000 square metres and features an interactive waterfall in its central plaza, a skylight, a backlit ceiling, a 30-meter-high tower, and a car park with over 2.400 parking places.
Warner Brothers Theme Park
#Fun
- Warner Park (Parque Warner Madrid) is a theme park where you may immerse yourself in the world of American cinema.
- The five theme zones are old West Territory, Superheroes World, Hollywood Boulevard, Cartoon Village, and Movie World Studios.
- It also offers travellers a variety of dining options in numerous cheap restaurants, ranging from quick food to Spanish cuisine with cheap holidays.
- It's the best way to spend a typical sunny Spanish day on your holiday to Badajoz.
- The park is situated in San Martn de la Vega, in the suburbs of Madrid.
Faunia Theme Park
#Fun
- This Madrid theme park is the country's first dedicated to the natural world.
- There are creatures of various species from all over the world, as well as living models of the major ecosystems, on display.
- There are cheap restaurants dotted throughout the park where you can sample Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine while taking in the stunning views of Faunia's lake.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Badajoz: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Green spaces in cities allow you to interact with children, exercise, breathe fresh air, or escape the metropolis's hustle and bustle.
- It is highly recommended that you visit Badajoz and take a walk in Castelar park with cheap holidays.
- This park, in the Santo Domingo convent's former olive grove, is full of tropical palm trees, statues, and even play places for children.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Badajoz Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- This festival takes place within the city walls and recreates the ambience of street markets in the 16th and 18th centuries.
- It is timed to coincide with traditional celebrations such as Corpus Christi and the'mojá de varas' (poles dipped in water) on San Juan's night.
- The moon evokes the feast of Corpus Christi, a particularly spectacular event in Zafra since the 16th century and is now celebrated with carpets of flowers spread throughout the streets last minute all inclusive holidays.
- On the other hand, fire is the traditional symbol of San Juan's festivities (the day of the summer solstice).
- The Fair of San Juan has been held in the town since 1935.
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