The county of Vegas Altas del Guadiana, located at the heart of Extremadura, relies on irrigated agriculture and agroindustry as its main economic drives. It also has important Roman monuments, villages with an interesting cultural heritage, highly valuable natural spaces and the footprints of historic figures that changed the course of history.

Some places in the north of Extremadura still retain their own language.

Discover Extremadura by following in the footsteps of Queen Isabel la Católica, on a route that will satisfy both your senses and your curiosities. Culture, history, art, nature and gastronomy combie to offer you a unique experience.

The Autonomous Community of Extremadura is a veritable ornithological paradise, so no wonder that numerous areas have been declared SPAs throughout the region. Extremadura's environmental and ornithological value is particularly obvious in many towns in the region, which have become excellent places in which to observe birds.

The Alcántara Bridge was awarded this prize due to its unique nature, its good preservation status and its natural environment.

The attractions of Passion Week in Extremadura are widely acclaimed and recognised both nationally and internationally.

The capital of Cáceres, the flagship of Extremaduran gastronomic excellence, as well as the benchmark for the most discerning palates thanks to its extensive natural resources, was designated the Gastronomy Capital of Spain in 2015.

The Natural Monument of Los Barruecos scooped the 2015 Best Hidden Corner of Spain Award in the Guía Repsol contest.

Season 7 of the series was filmed in the monumental ensemble of Cáceres, Los Barruecos (Malpartida de Cáceres) and Trujillo castle.

The region is a real landscape of stars. Apart from its natural attractions, we have excellent conditions to get the best sky-viewing experience and a specialised sector. Monfragüe, Alqueva and Las Hurdes have been granted a Starlight Tourist Destination certificate.