Merida, 44 miles South of Caceres, 35 miles East of Badajoz is at the crossroads of the Roman roads linking Toledo and Lisbon and Salamanca and Seville. At one time the capital of Lusitania the Latin name for ancient Portugal, which incorporated parts of south western Spain, the town was one of the most impressive cities in Iberia, ranking as a town of major significance in the Roman Empire, it was once called a miniature Rome. Its monuments, temples make it the site of some of the most excellent Roman ruins in Spain, and as such it is the tourist capital of Extremadura. Car Hire Merida is a great way to explore Merida Spain.

This district is constituted of two provinces, Caceres and Badajoz, its capital however being Merida, without doubt worth a visit thanks to its fantastic Roman ruins. And the city was one of the most significant cities in the whole Roman Empire. Afterwards for many years it was the border between Moorish and Christian Spain. Following the reconquista it arrived to new splendor with the discovery of America, when it was the home of several famous conquerors.

This region has yet not been exposed to mass tourism, but it has plenty to offer if you are looking for something off the beaten track, its original well-liked customs and traditions, characteristic dresses, great ceramics, metal works and embroideries, and an exceptional food, trout, game, sausages, cheeses, and excellent wines.