Spanish Castles

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Badajoz
· City/Town: Mérida
· Address: Avenida Reina Sofia S/N, 06800

The hotel is situated in the main access way to Mérida, just a few minutes walk from the historical center (Roman theater and amphitheater) and the National Museum of Roman Arts. In a city full of the past, present and future, you will find a unique space where you will enjoy the advantages of a newly opened hotel with a Neoclassic air and strategically located in the Avenida Reina Sofia. In the summer there is an outdoor swimming pool where you can also enjoy an excellent barbecue and live entertainment in the summer evenings.

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Badajoz
· City/Town: Mérida
· Address: Av Portugal s/n, 06800

With a convenient location, close to the old roman bridge and just 20 minutes’ walk from the city centre, this modern 4-star hotel offers high-quality spacious luxurious accommodation. The hotel is located on Avenida de Portugal in a new residential area, close to a shopping centre and leisure centre with cinemas, restaurants and plenty of traditional bars and pubs nearby. The location also means the hotel has great access to the region’s major road network, ideal if you are visiting the area on business or exploring the region on holiday. The Vía de La Plata (or Silver Way) is an old commercial path that crosses the west of Spain from north to south, connecting Merida to Astorga. The hotel’s striking semicircular architecture deliberately echoes the ancient Roman theatres, creating an impressive and luxurious atmosphere.

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Badajoz
· City/Town: Badajoz
· Address: Avda. Adolfo Díaz Ambrona, 13, 06006

Set on the banks of the Guadiana River, this stylish modern hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the historic centre of Badajoz. Soak up the southern sunshine in the hotel’s pretty gardens. The lawns of this garden surround the outdoor swimming pool – ideal for a refreshing dip after a busy day. You can then head to La Alacena Restaurant to enjoy the traditional Extremaduran and other Spanish dishes served. The countryside surrounding the hotel is famous for rearing bulls ready for the bull fights. It is also close to the Portuguese border.

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Badajoz
· City/Town: Mérida
· Address: Rambla Mártir Santa Eulalia, 17, 06800

This establishment is located in the heart of the city, 200 metres from the Roman Museum and near many of the city's historic monuments and ruins. These comfortable and fully-equipped rooms enjoy views of the Rambla. Among its facilities include a cafeteria pub where you can enjoy the tasty sandwiches and bites. This cosy establishment boasts the perfect location to explore some of the best archaeological sites in Spain, declared World Heritage site.

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Badajoz
· City/Town: Zafra
· Address: Plaza Corazón de María, 7, 06300

The Hotel -Duque de Feria- in Zafra occupies a majestic castle which was begun in 1437 as the residence of the Dukes of Feria, one of Spain’s great families. The spectacular facade expresses the importance of this castle-palace, which is the ideal base for exploring the architectural heritage and the natural beauties of the area. Nine towers with battlements stand guard over a regal, grandiose interior which conserves beautiful coffered ceilings, trunks, ironwork, balustrades and other decorative details from the former palace. The bedrooms, which still have their ducal coffered ceilings and decorative details, are lordly, elegant and spacious. The swimming pool and well-tended garden are also worth a mention.