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Alcazaba de Badajoz

Alcazaba de Badajoz, Badajoz

 hartti Says:  The fortress was constructed originally by Inb Narwan of Chiquilli (875). It is located in the highest part of the city, it is conserved barely respecting the configuration of the Arab kings of Badajoz. Torre de la Atalaya was erected by Arabs in century XII and, without a... 

Puerta de Palmas

Puerta de Palmas, Badajoz

 hartti Says:  Perhaps is the more representative monument of the city. It consists of a door ready in front of the Bridge of Palms, flanked by two solid crowned cylindrical towers of battlements. 

Torre de Espantaperros

Torre de Espantaperros, Badajoz

 Fantasmine Says:  In English it means Scare the Dogs Tower... 

Hotels  

NH Gran H. Casino Extremadura

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Badajoz Center Hotel

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Restaurants  

Cafeteria Flash: A Glass of Manzanilla

Cafeteria Flash: A Glass of Manzanilla, Badajoz

 hartti Says:  Nice place for steping in for a little Manzanilla. Manzanilla. 

Cocina Portuguesa: An excellent Portuguese in Badajoz

Cocina Portuguesa: An excellent Portuguese in Badajoz, Badajoz

 hojasdehierba Says:  It's is a good choice when visiting Badajoz, especially if you have tried another local dishes and feel like something different. I always choose Bacalao (cod). They have six different dishes with it, and all of them are great. If you prefer meat, you might try Cerdo a la... 

El lagar: Despacho de vinos

El lagar: Despacho de vinos, Badajoz

 hartti Says:  In this place they offer their own wine, "Vino de la Casa". It was good red wine, having with meat. There is a fireplace, too, making it possible to grill your food yourself. 

La Marina: Bar of Jet Set

La Marina: Bar of Jet Set, Badajoz

 hartti Says:  La Marina was full of well-dressed people already at early evening. I think they were tanking themselves up for night clubs and discos. 

Cafe Conquistadores: Wine with Tapas

Cafe Conquistadores: Wine with Tapas, Badajoz

 hartti Says:  Extremadura is famous for its conquerors. In their place they offer good Manzanilla and Dulce with tapas. 

Nightlife  

Ferias de San Juan

Ferias de San Juan, Badajoz

 Fantasmine Says:  A week around June 24. Recommended if you like to dance, drink, eat and meet a lot of new people. 

Transportation  

Bring your car...

Bring your car..., Badajoz

 Fantasmine Says:  It's better to have a car while in Badajoz, although it is a very small city and you can walk to most places, it is very near Lisbon (2 hours), Madrid (3 1/2 hours), Seville (2 1/2 hours), so you'll have plenty to do... 

Local Customs  

Carnavales!

Carnavales!, Badajoz

 Fantasmine Says:  Around mid- February. A big party! 

Holy Week

Holy Week, Badajoz

 Fantasmine Says:  The "Semana Santa" is celebrated in Badajoz by Catholic people. It is very special. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Graffiti

Graffiti, Badajoz

 johnsakura Says:  check for graffitis on the wals. plenty of them. 

Favorites  

Street Scene 2

Street Scene 2, Badajoz

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Luis Morales Statue

Luis Morales Statue, Badajoz

 johnsakura Says:  famous painter 

Main Square

Main Square, Badajoz

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Street Scene 1

Street Scene 1, Badajoz

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Carnivals in February

Carnivals in February, Badajoz

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NIght view of Badajoz

NIght view of  Badajoz, Badajoz

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Don't miss the Sunsets

Don't miss the Sunsets, Badajoz

 Fantasmine Says:  At sunset the sky is red, orange..., so beautiful... 

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 A week around June 24. Recommended if you like to dance, drink, eat and meet a lot of new people. 

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Again an Old Fortress

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 The appearance of the Solitude does not follow classic the scheme pastoral. It does not happen here like in many places, in where the legend and the tradition are intermingled. The chosen ones were...... 

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BADAJOZ

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Badajoz. I'd love to share with you the 16 tips I've written, the 17 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Badajoz

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 Badajoz city is the capital of Badajoz province, in the Extremadura comunidad autónoma (“autonomous community”), in south-western Spain. It lies on the south bank of the Guadiana River, on a low range... 

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 Set as far away from the coast as you can get on the Iberian Peninsular. Badajoz is not a tourist destination. We have business friends who live there, hence the reason for our frequent trips. The... 

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