Spain 17 km (10.5 miles)
• A few kilometers away is the region of Extremadura, Spain, with spectacular mountain ranges, fertile plains and valleys and fascinating historic cities including:
• Caceres - The capital of Upper Extremadura has a beautiful old quarter, enclosed by Moorish town walls with great watch-towers.
• Trujillo - The birthplace of famous conqueror Pizarro is well known for its beautiful main square and a great medieval castle and the well.
• Merida - preserves some of the most outstanding Roman monuments, including a colossal theater, an amphitheater, two aquaeductus and bridge, and a Museum of Roman Art.
