Badajoz, Spain

Badajoz Spain

Badajoz is a city in Extremadura, very close to the border with Portugal. Badajoz is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mérida. It is the largest province in Spain and has many contrasts. Its landscape features pastures dotted with holm oaks, along with mountains and Mediterranean forests. It is also home to natural treasures such as the Cornalvo Nature Reserve. Visitors will find castles, Arab citadels, and historic Jewish quarters, as well as the opportunity to explore the Mudejar Route. Places of interest include the historic quarters of towns such as Alburquerque, Jerez de los Caballeros, Olivenza, and Zafra, and especially the capital, Mérida, whose Archaeological Site has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Recommended airport
Talavera La Real (BJZ)
Points of interest
  • IFEBA Badajoz Fair
Nearby destinations
  • Elvas a 16.72 km
  • Campo Maior a 17.25 km
  • Vila Viciosa a 40.37 km