Summer in Badajoz and Mérida: leisure between the Guadiana and Rome

Summer in Badajoz and Mérida blends outstanding heritage with one of the south’s top cultural events: classical theatre under the stars.

The Mérida Festival

The International Classical Theatre Festival, held in the stunning Roman Theatre, is the great cultural event of the Extremaduran summer.

Mérida, Rome in Extremadura

Mérida’s archaeological ensemble, a World Heritage Site, is one of Europe’s best-preserved Roman legacies.

Badajoz and the Alcazaba

Badajoz’s Alcazaba, one of Europe’s largest, and its old town offer history-filled walks by the Guadiana.

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