But why it really should be…Extremadura has mountain ranges and river valleys, olive groves and vineyards, pasture and forests. If you like varied scenery you're in the right place. Spending a week driving around it feels like discovering a completely new side of Spain. 

Sitting against the Portuguese border in the middle of the Iberian Peninsula, it has often felt like Spain’s wild frontier: sparsely populated, rugged and a long way from the beaches and big cities that most visitors associate with the country.

Extremadura is home to the famous Pata Negra Pig. But did you know their wine is just as impressive? Discover why we love the region so much, and one of our favourite wine producers; Bodegas Coloma

Discover our take on an Extremaduran specialty; Carrillera de Cerdo; braised pig cheeks. Our version uses pig cheeks from the Ibérico pig, which is bred throughout Extremadura. Braised in Oloroso Sherry and served with confit garlic mashed potato, our recipe is rich, comforting and just right for the start of Autumn.