Alange: Water, Roman History and Holiday Apartments

Playa de Alange is an inland beach suitable for swimming, with fresh, temperate water. In summer, various water sports activities such as canoeing, sailing and windsurfing are organised at Playa de Alange. Nearby parking can be reached from the town via the Carretera de Palomas.

Water and Trails

The Paseo Azul is a 5-kilometre route with an approximate duration of 2.5 hours and a medium to low level of difficulty, combining water, nature and history. The Paseo del Bañista is approximately 6 kilometres long, has a low level of difficulty, and starts and ends in Alange. It leads to the Granero de la Edad del Bronce archaeological site, whose history dates back more than 5,000 years. Different route lengths and levels of difficulty can be weighed against each other when planning your day.

Nature

The Festival de los Vencejos is a nature and bird event held annually in Alange at the end of May. The Festival de los Vencejos offers ornithological routes, workshops for children, young people and families, a photography competition, and Enobirding activities combining birdwatching and wine tasting. The Centro Azul Inteligente y de Sostenibilidad Ambiental offers the public information and environmental education activities all year round on climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. In the nature category, you can distinguish between an annual event, year-round environmental education and river routes. The Cerro del Alajón route begins in Alange. The Centro de Interpretación de los Corredores Ecofluviales del Guadiana provides information about various routes along the river and shows the hiking trails designated in Alange.

Wellness

The Roman remains at the Balneario de Alange include two round thermal baths covered by domes. The Balneario de Alange combines Roman structures with modern infrastructure, as well as traditional therapies and hydrotherapy. The Balneario de Alange also offers thermal wellness treatments and provides an opportunity to discover Roman remains that have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Culture and History

Historia Aeterna Gladiaturae is an interpretation centre dedicated to Roman history, where, among other things, the history of gladiators is presented. The Museo del Carnaval displays various costumes worn by the Bakumbas and Tukanes carnival groups. The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Milagros is a Gothic-Mudéjar church designated as a monument of historical and artistic interest. The Oficina de Turismo de Alange offers guided tours focusing on history, culture and nature.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Alange, travel dates, a room category and cancellation conditions can be considered as separate decision points. The choice of accommodation remains separate from individual daily itineraries; the importance given to water can be weighted differently in further planning than culture, nature or trails. The desired mix of active and more relaxing days also remains a personal consideration.

More destinations

More places: Bienvenida, Cabeza Del Buey, Llerena, Ribera Del Fresno, Villanueva De La Serena, Helechosa De Los Montes, Santa Marta, Pallares

To the overall travel overview: Badajoz.