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Local driving habits are civilized and mainly polite, although the tradition on roundabouts of keeping to the lane on the right, no matter whether turning left or not, is confusing at first. The roads around villages tend to have slow-moving tractors and trailers during December and January for the olive harvest, during June and July for the tomatoes and fruits and August for the figs. Be patient.

By ferry

Brittany Ferries (www.brittany-ferries.co.uk) sail from Portsmouth to Bilbao and from Plymouth to Santander. Once there, head for Burgos, Valladolid, Salamanca and follow the Ruta de la Plata down into Extremadura. From Bilbao to Hervás in the Ambroz Valley is 500km and from Santander to Hervás it is 470km. Add an extra 285km to drive down to Monesterio.

If you want to bring your own vehicle and tour Extremadura it is a good way of travelling to the area.

Getting around

The most practical way to get around Extremadura is by car. The network of motorways and main roads in Extremadura is excellent. Minor roads linking small villages are generally good and the drives can be very scenic.