Badajoz
Spain · ExtremaduraES
Municipality in Extremadura, Spain
Badajoz is the capital of the province of Badajoz in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. It is situated close to the Portuguese border, on the left bank of the river Guadiana. The population in 2011 was 151,565.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 150,209
- Coordinates
- 38.878, -6.971
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 185 m
Overview of Badajoz
Badajoz — a medium-sized town in Extremadura, Spain — is worth a place on your map. Around 150,209 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are culture, adventure and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Badajoz
Culture in Badajoz
(4)Looking for culture? Badajoz has Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Historical Sites and Mines. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Badajoz.
Adventure in Badajoz
(1)For adventure, expect Treasure Hunts. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Badajoz.
Sports in Badajoz
(1)Badajoz's sports entries include Horse Trails. All of it is drawn from Badajoz's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Badajoz
Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Badajoz by regional transport from the nearest hub in Extremadura; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near Badajoz that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Badajoz known for?
- Badajoz, in Extremadura, Spain, is best known for culture, adventure and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 150,209 residents.
- What can you do in Badajoz?
- Recorded activities in Badajoz include Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Historical Sites, Mines and Treasure Hunts. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Badajoz?
- Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Badajoz located?
- Badajoz is located in Extremadura, Spain. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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