Badajoz: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Geographical location

Badajoz lies on the banks of the Guadiana, about six kilometres from Portugal. The preserved fortification remains form a defensive belt that surrounds the historic centre of Badajoz as a public urban park.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Badajoz should tailor their search to their own travel plans.

History and culture

The Fuerte de San Cristóbal dates from 1641 and was the first bastion element to be built as part of Badajoz’s fortifications.

The Torre de la Atalaya, popularly known as the Torre de Espantaperros, was built by the Almohads in 1169. The Torre de Espantaperros has an octagonal floor plan and is 30 metres high.

The Puerta de Palmas is a fortified gate opposite the Puente de Palmas and is flanked by two cylindrical towers with battlements. The Puente de Palmas is almost 600 metres long and is equipped with fortifications and defensive structures at both ends.

The Teatro López de Ayala opened in 1886 and was associated with the continuous presence of lyrical and dramatic ensembles from Spain. In 1897, it became the city’s first cinema and combined film screenings with musical and dramatic programmes until the early 1930s.

The Museo Arqueológico Provincial is a museum in the immediate vicinity of Badajoz. The Museo del Carnaval de Badajoz is also a museum in the immediate vicinity of Badajoz. The Museo Extremeño e Iberoamericano de Arte Contemporáneo is likewise a museum in the immediate vicinity of Badajoz.

The Alcazaba is a historical site in the immediate vicinity of Badajoz. At the Museo de la Catedral de Badajoz, the content is presented in Spanish, Portuguese and English.

Nature and parks

The guided birdwatching tour “Badajoz, Ciudad de las Aves” passes along the banks of the Guadiana through the urban ZEPA Azud del Guadiana.

Alcazaba Park is a park in the immediate vicinity of Badajoz. Parque de La Legión is a park in the immediate vicinity of Badajoz, as is Parque de Castelar.

Charco De La Peña is a viewpoint in the wider regional surroundings of Badajoz.

Food and local events

The Ruta del Vino y el Cava Ribera del Guadiana encompasses almost twenty municipalities in the province of Badajoz and offers visits to wineries, tastings and meals accompanied by wine.

“Badajoz, Capital del Desayuno” is an annual event that supports gastronomic tourism and the promotion of local commerce, positioning Badajoz as a reference for breakfast.

Other places

Other places: Alburquerque, Zafra, Villanueva De La Serena, San Vicente De Alcántara, Puebla De La Calzada, Olivenza, Montemolín, Mérida, Llerena, Burguillos, Badajoz, Almendralejo, Puebla De Sancho Pérez, Villafranca De Los Barros, Fuentes De León, Alange, Oliva De Mérida, Quintana De La Serena, Calamonte, Jerez De Los Caballeros, Palomas, Don Benito, Risco, La Garrovilla, Calera De León, La Parra, Carmonita, Monesterio, La Zarza, Nogales, Navalvillar De Pela, Ribera Del Fresno, Don Alvaro, La Morera, Valverde De Leganés, Higuera De La Serena, Malcocinado, Valencia De Las Torres, Solana De Los Barros, Fuenlabrada De Los Montes, Azuaga, Medellín, Segura De León, Fregenal De La Sierra, Herrera Del Duque, La Roca De La Sierra, Corte De Peleas, Helechosa De Los Montes, Garbayuela, Esparragosa De Lares, La Codosera, Feria, Aljucén, Cabeza Del Buey, Aceuchal, Hornachos, Valdecaballeros, Cheles, Orellana La Vieja, Entrerríos, Puebla De Alcocer, Siruela, Villalba De Los Barros, El Raposo, Los Santos De Maimona, Castilblanco, Cabeza La Vaca, Magacela, Fuente Del Maestre, Talarrubias, Campanario, Torremejía, Acedera, Villar Del Rey, Higuera La Real, Fuente De Cantos, Santa Amalia, Montijo, Barcarrota, Mengabril, La Rabaza, Pallares, Benquerencia De La Serena, Higuera De Llerena, Zalamea De La Serena, La Bazana, Granja de Torrehermosa, Malpartida de la Serena, Santa Marta, Bienvenida, Casas de Don Pedro, Medina de las Torres, Mirandilla, Trujillanos, Salvaleón, Guadiana del Caudillo, Cordobilla de Lácara, Monterrubio de la Serena, Valdelacalzada, Villanueva del Fresno, La Nava de Santiago, Valencia del Mombuey, Higuera de Vargas, Táliga, Peraleda del Zaucejo, Puebla de Obando.

For the overarching travel overview: Extremadura.