Located on the Guadiana River you will find the city of Badajoz. Still a busy city, Badajoz was one a bustling, industrious city, food processing was the main industry here, forming active trade routes across the nearby border to Portugal.

The history of Badajoz goes back over 1000 years. The romans made this fortress city with great defences, the evidence of which still survives today. On Muela Hill you will find a walled precinct with large gates and bastions. The city has seen many wars and bloody battles, being repeatedly attacked by the Portuguese and also the site of a seige during the Peninsular War with the French.

In 1950 the city started modernisation projects, irrigating the city and providing electricity to city dwellers. If you visit now you will find a city full of history, with a modern feel. Although if you visit one of the local cafe's you may get to sample an ancient Badajozion recipe. It is recommended that you take a look at the Citadel (alcazaba), it has the popularly known “Esparitaperros” set amongst its towers. The Palacio de los Duques de la Roca is situated between its walls and has been converted into the site of the Archealogical Museum.