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Southern sierras

Alange, La Zarza and Hornachos are good places to stay with a full range of facilities and accommodation choices. Mérida, the capital of Extremadura, is also not far from these towns. The tourist offices, especially in Mérida, are useful places to visit.

Monesterio is an excellent base for walking and offers a variety of accommodation. The tourist office, run by Enrique, where English is spoken, is sited in the Jamón Museum which is certainly worth a visit.

Types of accommodation

Hospederías are usually situated near an area of tourist interest but could also be found within quite a large town. They are government-owned and -run hotels of good quality and facilities at a medium price range: around €75–€125 per couple per night including breakfast. They can be modern buildings or well-converted old properties.

Paradors are also government-owned and -run but are definitely in old historic buildings such as convents, monasteries and castles. They are usually situated in older parts of historical towns. They are sympathetically converted but retain many original features to give an atmosphere of comfort but within a slice of history. The price range in Extremadura is between €150–€230 per couple per night including breakfast.