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Llerena traditional extremaduran pig slaughter
This town in the administrative region called La Campiña Sur pays tribute to one of the most important moments of Extremaduran gastronomic culture: “la matanza” (the Slaughter). There is no shortage of typical pastries or dishes like migas (fried breadcrumbs), cocido (stew) and prueba de cerdo (cooked pork).
Location:
Plaza de España, 1 Llerena, Badajoz
CITY OF BADAJOZ MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON
The Badajoz Marathon was first run in the early nineties, and, after all this time, it has become one of the main races in Extremadura. The half marathon is a much more recent addition.
Location:
Plaza Mayor, 1 Badajoz, Badajoz
Mes de las orquídeas de Alange
Entre mediados de marzo y mediados de abril, esta localidad de Badajoz reivindica su patrimonio botánico con un programa de actividades para todos los públicos, desde rutas guiadas y talleres a un concurso fotográfico.
Location:
Alange, Badajoz
Roman Miles
If you take part in the Roman Miles you'll feel as if you've gone back in time, while enjoying nature and sport.
Location:
Mérida, Badajoz
Cherry Blossom Festival
Cherry flowers cover the Jerte Valley in a blanket of white, endowing it with great beauty.
Location:
Mancomunidad de Municipios del Valle del Jerte, Cáceres
Cross-border Jornadas del Gurumelo
Since 2007, the village of Villanueva del Fresno celebrates the gurumelo, a wild mushroom that grows and is much sought after in the south west of the peninsula. It grows on the dehesa between holm oak and ash, under the rockrose bushes, especially the gum rockrose (Cistus ladanifer). The festival, which is held in March, includes trips to the countryside, tastings, talks on mushroom-picking and other activities.
Location:
Plaza de España, 1 Villanueva del Fresno, Badajoz
Guoman Festival in Guareña
Fun activities linked to music to raise social awareness, coexistence, respect for diversity and tolerance.
Location:
Guareña, Badajoz
Holy Week in Jerez de los Caballeros
The popular devotion that characterises a Week of Passion declared a Festivity of National Tourist Interest
Location:
Jerez de los Caballeros, Badajoz
Holy Week in Caceres
Its aesthetic appeal and the Black Christ crucifix in procession are just some of the main attractions of Holy Week in Caceres.
Location:
Cáceres, Cáceres