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Overview of Extremadura Region (Extremadura)
Extremadura Region (Extremadura) is located in the Extremadura region of Spain, with its prefectural capital at Badajoz. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Casco Histórico & Plaza Mayor, Cathedral & Alcázar, Traditional Mercado Central, Evening Paseo & tapas quarter.
How to get to Extremadura Region
Connected via Renfe AVE / Avlo / Ouigo / Iryo high-speed rail and ALSA intercity coaches. Use our Renfe AVE, Iryo & Ouigo High-Speed Rail Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in Extremadura
When visiting cities across Extremadura, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Tapas & raciones
- Jamón Ibérico de Bellota
- Tortilla Española
- Churros con chocolate
- Regional DO wines
Best time to visit Extremadura
Best time to visit Extremadura: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
All 10 cities & municipalities in Extremadura Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badajoz Badajoz (Provincia de Badajoz) | Municipio (Municipality) | 149,746 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Cáceres Cáceres (Provincia de Caceres) | Municipio (Municipality) | 95,668 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Mérida Mérida (Provincia de Badajoz) | Municipio (Municipality) | 58,164 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Plasencia Plasencia (Provincia de Caceres) | Municipio (Municipality) | 41,002 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Don Benito Don Benito (Provincia de Badajoz) | Municipio (Municipality) | 37,048 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Almendralejo Almendralejo (Provincia de Badajoz) | Municipio (Municipality) | 34,694 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Villanueva de la Serena Villanueva de la Serena (Provincia de Badajoz) | Municipio (Municipality) | 26,071 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Navalmoral de la Mata Navalmoral de la Mata (Provincia de Caceres) | Municipio (Municipality) | 17,401 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Zafra Zafra (Provincia de Badajoz) | Municipio (Municipality) | 16,753 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Montijo Montijo (Provincia de Badajoz) | Municipio (Municipality) | 16,205 | Regional km² | City guide → |