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There were no direct trains from Lisbon that stop in Extremadura at the time of writing (2017). Trains from Seville go to Mérida, Cáceres and beyond but need connections. For more information see www.renfe.com.

By bus

Buses run from Madrid’s Estación Sur. The Metro stop is Mendez Alvaro. A number of bus companies go to different parts of Extremadura. Avanzabus (www.avanzabus.com) run a service from Lisbon but with limited stops in Extremadura; there is a good bus service from Seville. For useful websites see Appendix D.

By car

Drivers entering Spain from the north should head for Burgos, Valladolid and Salamanca and pick up the N-630 Ruta de la Plata or the E-803/A-66 motorway (they run side-by-side but are not the same). Extremadura is reached through the Puerto de Béjar, where it is possible to stop and enjoy some walking in the Ambroz valley or continue on to the chosen destination.

Driving in Extremadura is a real pleasure as there are so few vehicles on the roads in comparison to almost every other European country. It has some of the best-kept motorways in Europe but they are usually only two-lane. Smaller roads are well kept but village streets are generally tiny and confusing. The Guardia Civil make regular checks on vehicles at roundabouts so make sure yours is roadworthy and that your licence and ID are in order to avoid the on-the-spot fines.