About Badajoz - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

Badajoz is a city in western Spain, which is on the left bank of the Guadiana River, which was founded by the Moors in 875.

This city is located in the province of Extremadura, bordering Portugal, halfway between Lisbon, Madrid and Seville.

Badajoz is the largest province of Spain (21.600 km square.) And one of the most populated cities - 145,000 inhabitants.

Originally a Celtic settlement, Badajoz was successively in the hands of the Romans and Visigoths, and in 1031 became the capital of a Moorish kingdom.

During the Peninsular War, Badajoz was taught French in 1811, but was retaken by the Duke of Wellington next year.

Theatres and Roman temples, castles, a bridge dating from 16th century and a cathedral in the 13th century are some goals that you can visit in Badajoz.

Badajoz Cathedral was built between 1230 and 1276, and another nearby attraction is the Moorish castle, Alcazaba named.

Badajoz city has many impressive museums, such as the Museo Arqueológico Provincial Bellas Artes Museo, Museo and Museo de Arte Catedralíceo Contemporâneo.

Ideally, you should visit Badajoz when is the carnival because the city is full of life and color

The climate is characterized by long summers, warm and dry. Average annual temperatures are between 16 ° C and 17 ° C. As regards rainfall, the city is located in a transition zone, rainfall is more common in spring and autumn.


Badajoz | Badajoz is a city in western Spain, which is on the left bank of the Guadiana River, which was founded by the Moors in 875.

This city is located in the province of Extremadura, bordering Portugal, halfway between Lisbon, Madrid and Seville

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Ilunion Golf Badajoz, Badajoz

Ilunion Golf Badajoz

Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

  • Hotel with outdoor pool  
  • No transport provided
Lisboa, Badajoz

Lisboa

Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

    • No transport provided
    Hotel Las Bovedas, Badajoz

    Hotel Las Bovedas

    Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

    • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
    • No transport provided
    Nh Gran Casino Extremadura, Badajoz

    Nh Gran Casino Extremadura

    Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

    • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
    • No transport provided
    Mercure Rio Badajoz, Badajoz

    Mercure Rio Badajoz

    Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

    • Hotel with outdoor pool  
    • No transport provided
    Ac Badajoz By Marriott, Badajoz

    Ac Badajoz By Marriott

    Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

    • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
    • No transport provided
    Sercotel Gran Zurbaran, Badajoz

    Sercotel Gran Zurbaran

    Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

    • Hotel Luxury  
    • No transport provided
    Hotel Parador De Zafra, Badajoz

    Hotel Parador De Zafra

    Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

    • Full Board  
    • No transport provided
    Hotel Cortijo Santa Cruz, Badajoz

    Hotel Cortijo Santa Cruz

    Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

    • Full Board  
    • Airplane (04/06 - 04/05/2026)
    • No transport provided
    Condedu Badajoz, Badajoz

    Condedu Badajoz

    Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

      • No transport provided
      Palacio Arteaga, Badajoz

      Palacio Arteaga

      Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

      • Hotel Luxury  
      • No transport provided
      Albergue Zarza Capilla, Badajoz

      Albergue Zarza Capilla

      Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

        • No transport provided
        San Marcos, Badajoz

        San Marcos

        Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

          • No transport provided
          Hotel Adealba Badajoz, Badajoz

          Hotel Adealba Badajoz

          Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

            • No transport provided
            Badajoz Center Hotel, Badajoz

            Badajoz Center Hotel

            Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

            • Full Board  
            • No transport provided
            Apartamentos Mapamundi, Badajoz

            Apartamentos Mapamundi

            Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

              • No transport provided
              Heredero, Badajoz

              Heredero

              Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

                • No transport provided
                Hotel Hacienda Arroyo La Plata, Badajoz

                Hotel Hacienda Arroyo La Plata

                Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

                  • No transport provided
                  Kika, Badajoz

                  Kika

                  Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

                    • No transport provided
                    Cervantes, Badajoz

                    Cervantes

                    Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

                      • No transport provided
                      Sercotel Gran Hotel Zurbarán, Badajoz

                      Sercotel Gran Hotel Zurbarán

                      Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

                        • No transport provided
                        Hostal De Las Heras, Badajoz

                        Hostal De Las Heras

                        Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

                          • No transport provided
                          Hostal Pintor, Badajoz

                          Hostal Pintor

                          Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

                            • No transport provided
                            Acosta Ciudad De La M, Badajoz

                            Acosta Ciudad De La M

                            Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

                            • Hotel with outdoor pool  
                            • No transport provided
                            Gran Hotelzurbaran, Badajoz

                            Gran Hotelzurbaran

                            Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

                              • No transport provided

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