Car Hire Badajoz - Mini guide to Badajoz

Badajoz is the “key” to Portugal and lies along the low ridge of the hills on the Rio Guadiana. The town is located in the western part of Spain and was founded in 875. Walking the historic district you will find Arab walls and interesting monuments. The Alcazaba has been declared a Historic Site and its walls surround the beautiful gardens of the Palace of the Dukes of Roca which now houses the Regional Archaeological Museum. There are over 15,000 archaeological pieces on display.

The area surrounding the square Plaza de San Jose and Plaza Alta are lined with picturesque streets and porches. The cathedral of Badajoz is a Romanesque-Gothic temple that resembles a fortress and houses Renaissance pieces and paintings by Zurbaran.

There are two important museums in Badajoz; the Regional Museum of Fine Arts which is located in a late 19th century palatial house and the Extremaduran Museum of Spanish-American Contemporary Art. There are sacred buildings such as the church of Concepcion and the church of San Agustin both contain tombs and the Convento de Santa Ana.

There are many hotels in Badajoz to choose from that offer visitors accommodations to meet any requirement. Hotel Rio offers quiet, comfortable rooms and is located near the city centre. Avd De Portugal Sn Merida is located near the Roman bridge and the shopping centre and offers rooms to meet any budget.

The restaurants of Badajoz feature Portuguese and Extremadura cuisine and ancient recipes made with local products. Roast lamb, fried trout and Iberian sausages complimented by a bottle of a Spanish wine are a few of the local favorites you will find on many menus.

Nearby towns of Raya, Vega del Guadiana and Land of Barros are home to castles, pre-historic dolmens and forests. The monuments of Olivenza, surfing, kite-surfing, and golfing are just minutes away and offer a great way to spend a day.

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