Almendralejo

Almendralejo, known as "The City of Romanticism" for being the birthplace of poets José de Espronceda and Carolina Coronado, is also the nerve centre of the Land of Barros, one of Extremadura's most fertile comarcas. For pilgrims on the Via de la Plata, this city is an important stopover and well-equipped, famous for the quality of its wines and olives. Its urban landscape is dotted with noble houses and cellars. The Church of Our Lady of Purity, Monsalud Palace, and Carolina Coronado Theatre are its main landmarks. Almendralejo offers a full range of services and an unique opportunity to taste the local products, making it a cultural and gastronomic rest stop on the Jacobean route.