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There’s nothing particularly special about Extremadura. Andalusia is rich with culture, great food, lovely architecture, and great weather. Sevilla is one of my favorite cities in the world, and I also really love Granada and Córdoba. The Andalusian people are quite friendly. It’s my favorite part of Spain, actually.
However, if a tourist is passionate about Roman history, Merida offers the remains of a Roman capital relatively intact, including bronze inscriptions beside the monumental building.
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There’s nothing particularly special about Extremadura.
Quite special, actually, at least in my view, and could be worth a visit just for that reason.
However, if a tourist is passionate about Roman history, Merida offers the remains of a Roman capital relatively intact, including bronze inscriptions beside the monumental building.
Quite special, actually, at least in my view, and could be worth a visit just for that reason.
I lived in Castilla-La Mancha but very close to Extremadura (Toledo). It certainly has some beautiful areas and I did really enjoy Cáceres but overall, it’s a pretty sleepy/quiet area compared to other parts of Spain, including AndalucÃa. The Roman ruins at Merida are interesting but I thought the Aqueduct at Segovia was more impressive.
It does get hot in both Extremadura and Andalusia though cooler by the coast. Sevilla runs a few degrees warmer than Cáceres but they both get into the 30s C in the summer.
Andalusia is touristy but a lot of Spain is touristy. Extremadura would be better if you are looking for a quieter and less touristy place.
I wouldn’t call most of Andalusia a “tourist trap” though, besides somewhere like Málaga which is basically a resort town. Andalusia has so much culture and history.
Why would I want to bash Andalusia? I have never been there.I would like to visit (and perhaps live there) but I wanted the input of people who are more familiar with both places. I love traditional Spanish towns and mild weather(hate winter) , good food, nice people but I also dislike crowds. Perhaps another part of Spain would be better?
There’s nothing particularly special about Extremadura. Andalusia is rich with culture, great food, lovely architecture, and great weather. Sevilla is one of my favorite cities in the world, and I also really love Granada and Córdoba. The Andalusian people are quite friendly. It’s my favorite part of Spain, actually.
If you say that, then you might have never visited Extremadura.
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