Discover Badajoz by Hire Car
Badajoz was founded around 875, and today about 140,000 residents live in the Episcopal and university city.
Portugal is just a few kilometres away, and Badajoz has always been characterised by its proximity to its western neighbour.
A hire car will give you the independence you need to explore the city and its surroundings.
THINGS TO SEE IN BADAJOZ
In the old town you will come across Moorish walls, interesting monuments, and picturesque streets and arcades. Don’t miss a visit to the city’s museums.
In the Alcazaba fortress there is an archaeological museum, and in the modern art exhibition you can admire more than 500 contemporary works. In a palace from the end of the 19th century, there are 1200 works by painters and sculptors from the 18th-20th centuries, including engravings by Picasso and Dali.
DISCOVERING THE ENVIRONMENT OF BADAJOZ
The charming surroundings of Badajoz can be easily explored with a hire car, so you can reach Seville in 211 km, to Lisbon you drive 227 km. On the hire car tour you should not omit the national park El Cornalvo.
FIND THE SPECIAL HOTEL IN BADAJOZ
Many hotels, private rooms or romantic country houses promise relaxing days in Badajoz, such as the Badajoz Center, not far from the famous shopping and entertainment district or the newly built NH Gran Hotel Casino de Extremadura in the residential and business district.
the night life of badajoz
In the evening, you can meet the fun-loving and open-minded residents and their guests in the numerous tapa bars and music cafes. With simple but tasty regional cuisine, the local restaurants spoil their visitors, who will find their holiday in Badajoz unforgettable.