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Rugged Extremadura is a find for any lover of the outdoors, so bring your mountain bike, hiking boots, and binoculars. The lush Jerte Valley and the craggy peaks of the Sierra de Gredos mark Upper Extremadura's fertile landscape. South of the Jerte Valley is the historical town of Plasencia and the 15th-century Yuste Monastery. In Extremadura's central interior are the provincial capital of Cáceres and the Monfragüe Nature Park. Lower Extremadura's main towns—Mérida, Badajoz, Olivenza, and Zafra—bolstered by the sizable Portuguese population, have long exuded a Portuguese flavor.
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Travel Deals in Extremadura
- Small budget: Stay in Badajoz this May Fr $74+/Nt Save with Expedia, $17/night less
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- Badajoz Savings! Book 3 Nts in May at Las Bovedas Fr $66+/Nt — $66 Expedia
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- Badajoz Savings! Book at AC Badajoz by Marriott Fr $92+/Nt — $92 Save with Expedia, $11/night less
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