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Trujillo

Located in Extremadura, Trujillo is one of the most romantic places in south western Spain. Trujillo is an exceptional historic and cultural destination, considered as Extremadura’s finest gem. The walled hilltop town which overlooks over the expansive unspoilt countryside dates back to 600BC. Birthplace of the mighty Spanish “Conquistadors” Trujillo is famed for the discovery of the Americas and conquest of Peru in the 16th Century. Trujillo has some of Spain’s most interesting cultural heritage with perfectly preserved architecture, fantastic wildlife and range of top-quality fine foods. Trujillo is the perfect getaway for a truly unforgettable holiday.

City Guide

Trujillo, located in authentic Spain, is one of the area’s most important historic and cultural towns and there is plenty to see and do during your holiday.

Trujillo Villas España offers the perfect getaway for a Spanish holiday in the sun and some precious downtime. Our wonderful Trujillo Villas offer a holiday rental for families, couples, groups of all sizes, culture vultures, painters, authors and those who enjoy history, architecture, wildlife, good eating, jamón, wine and cheese, cooking, stargazing, dancing at home or in town, city breaks, walking and driving holidays! Everyone is welcome.

Surrounded by miles of huge open skies and unspoilt stunning landscapes lined with olive groves, the area around Trujillo Villas is famous for exceptional bird life and we have many keen bird watchers who return year after year. Or come, eat, drink, sleep and practice your Spanish, it’s a great place to learn the language!

Our luxury Trujillo Villas are located in town, so sightseeing from all our properties is easy. Sign up for a local tour or take a stroll around Trujillo to learn about its remarkable history and to admire the perfectly preserved historic Spanish architecture which spans Roman, Moorish, Gothic and Renaissance periods.

Link to our Villas http://www.trujillovillasespana.com/villas/

Experience delicious specialties

Restaurants

Most of the restaurants in Trujillo are in the main square and it’s possible to dine outdoors with a 360 degree view of wondrous architecture as the backdrop. Experience delicious specialties, including the famous Jamon Iberico de Bellota from acorn fed Iberian pigs, prize winning Torta del Casar cheese made from sheep milk, homemade “migas” breadcrumbs made in the traditional way and wonderful local wines.

There are many artisan shops around Trujillo selling wonderful local produce including paprika, honey, extra virgin olive oil and of course the world famous jamon and cheeses. Don’t miss the wonderful weekly local market, which happens every Thursday.

There are also a variety of local bars serving delicious local tapas. The Abadia Nightclub in Trujillo is the hot spot for going out until the early hours.

Nearby Caceres is well established with high-end cuisine and many restaurants including 2-michelin star Atrio, lots of bars and great nightclubs.

Caceres was awarded *Spain’s Capital of Gastronomy 2015*

Trujillo History

Following the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus in 1492, a group of soldiers known as the Conquistadors brought much of the Americas under the control of Spain during the 15th and 16th centuries. The most famous conquistadors were Hernán Cortes (1485-1547) who conquered the Aztec Empire, Francisco Pizarro (1471-1541) who conquered the Inca Empire and founded Lima, Diego Paredes (1466-1534) who founded Trujillo in Venezuela and Francisco de Orellana (1464-1536) who discovered the Amazon. All these men were born in Extremadura, as were many of the conquerors who were from Spain.

On their return from the Americas to Trujillo, the Conquistadors built magnificent residences to celebrate the colonisation of South America and new found wealth. The legacy of the conquest can be seen in much of Trujillo’s perfectly preserved architecture and the impressive bronze statue of Francisco Pizzaro mounted on his horse, which dominates the town’s main square.

In 1970, the Spanish state declared Trujillo as a “National Monument of Historic & Artistic Buildings” and today the pretty town and surrounding rural area remains an exceptional destination to visit.

Must see landmarks include:

    • The 10th century Moorish castle and its small chapel which is a tribute to the town patron saint, Virgin of the Victoria. Don’t miss the open air theatre during the summer months and do climb the castle ramparts to enjoy the incredible views of the countryside.
    • The statue of Francisco Pizzaro by Charles Rumsey celebrating the conquistador’s victorious return to Spain from Latin America.
    • Trujillo’s magnificent seventeen churches, including San Martin church in the main Square and the must-see Santa Maria La Mayor church which is located directly outside Villa Moritos and the Artists Studio. Santa Maria La Mayor has an impressive altar piece painted by Fernando Gallego (1466-1507) and has been the venue for many important occasions throughout history, including the funeral of King John II of Aragon in 1479.
    • The main square, considered one of the finest examples of 16th century Spanish Renaissance architecture in Europe, including:
      • Palacio de la Conquista built by Hernando Pizarro, Francisco Pizarro’s brother. The 16th century property is renaissance in design, with outstanding stonework to portray wealth and the conquest of Peru.
      • Palacio de los Duques de San Carlos which features a plateresque facade and 5 chimneys to commemorate the varying styles of temples found in South America during the conquest.
      • The Palacio de la Quintanilla with its intricately designed twisted stone columns, originally the house of weights & measures.
      • Casa de las Cadenas, house of the Chaves-Orellana family, honoured in 1583 by Philip II by means of the chain which hangs above the front door.
      • 16th century Palacio de Piedras Albas (one of the Trujillo Villas España properties available to rent, please see Villa Piedras Albas detail pages). The 16th century palace has the town’s earliest example of a Florentine style arched loggia, built by Don Pedro Suárez de Toledo.

Special interest holidays:

  • We offer art courses, cookery courses, birding watching and star gazing. We offer in-house menus, foodie tours and guided tours of Trujillo and Caceres.
Get in touch to find out more about our holidays

Day Trips

Caceres, Merida, Monfrague, Guadalupe, Zafra, Plasencia, Yuste, Badajoz

Caceres

Interest Groups: history lovers, foodies, shopping.

Top Facts

  • Founded in 1st century BC by the Romans. UNESCO World Heritage Site, shortlisted as “European Capital of Culture” in 2016.
  • Featured in HBO Game of Thrones Season 7 and Ridley Scott’s film 1492.

What to See

  • Magnificent 15th and 16th century palaces. 30 towers from the Muslim era, including the celebrated Torre del Bujaco.

Where to Eat

  • The amazing 2 Michelin starred restaurant Atrio. Well worth a visit for its sublime menu and wine cellar paradise.
  • For modern tapas we love La Cacharrería. We also recommend Javier Martin, Mesón San Juan, Oquendo, Botein, El Figón de Estaquio, Madruelo, Hornos 25, Torre Sande, Cayena, Minerva and Bouquet.

Top Tip

  • Pamper yourself at the day spa at Hotel Fontecruz Palacio Arenales. Play golf at three golf courses in Caceres. The best 18-hole courses are Norba Golf Club and Talayuela designed by Seve Ballesteros in 2004.

Merida

Interest Groups: history lovers, foodies, shopping.

Top Facts

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site established by the Romans in 25BC. Capital of the Lusitania province and one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire.

What to See

  • Puente Romano, the longest of all existing Roman bridges still used by pedestrians.The immaculate Roman amphitheatre, still in use in the summer during the theatre festival. The stunning Acueducto de los Milagros. The remains of Circus Maximus, one of the best preserved roman circus buildings.

Where to Eat

  • Rex Numitor, A de Arco, Gonzalo Valverde.

Top Tip

  • The exceptional Museum of Roman Art which houses Roman treasures including statues, mosaics, art and glass.

Guadalupe

Interest Groups: history lovers & religion

Top Facts

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its monastery, Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. The origins of the monastery date back to 1325 when a shepherd found a statue of the Virgin Mary buried in his field. The monastery was endorsed by Queen Isabella of Spain and Columbus and was considered the most important cloister in Spain until the secularization of monasteries in 1835. It was declared a Minor Papal Basilica in 1955.

What to See

  • 17th century tombs in the chapel of Santa Catalina. The Baroque sacristy decorated with paintings by Zurbaran.

Where to Eat

  • The restaurant in the Parador.

Top Tip

  • Buy locally made quince cheese and marmalade from local artisan shops in Guadalupe, packaged in kitsch tins decorated with the image of the Virgin.

MONFRAGÜE

Interest Groups: birdwatchers, lovers of the outdoor and nature, walking groups

Top Facts

  • The National Park at Monfragüe is a nature lover’s paradise. One of the best spots for bird watching in Spain, the park is home to all manner of animals such as the rare Iberian Lynx, red roe and fallow deer. If you are a keen bird watcher or love the outdoors this is a must visit during your stay!
  • Monfragüe is populated by 280 vertebrate species and is the global stronghold for two spectacular raptors: the enormous black vulture and the beautiful Iberian imperial eagle. 3 species of vulture breed here along with 5 species of eagle, 3 species of kite, 2 species of harrier and a large number of waterfowl.
  •    The area around Trujillo is populated by many varieties of birds including 15% of the Earth’s population of rare Great Bustards and Lesser Bustards.

Top Tip

  • Monfragüe is host to an annual bird watching fair in March, attracting visitors from all over the world – more info please visit http://www.fioextremadura.es/

The wildlife photography on this page is credited to Alan Redley. Alan Redley is an enthusiastic photographer a regular guest at Trujillo Villas staying in Villa Moritos.

ZAFRA

Interest Groups: history lovers & religion

What to See

  • 15th-century Palace of the Duques de Feria, today converted into Zafra Parador Hotel.
  • The Carnival festival includes the Festival of Fat, where a number of pig products are tasted in the plazas.

Where to Eat

  • Josefina, Barbacana, Rogelio, Bar Ramirez

Top Tip

  • Visit during local festivals. Visit the town’s old quarter which has stunning architecture and beautiful plazas.

PLASENCIA

Interest Groups: history lovers & religion

Top Facts

  • Plasencia was founded in 1186 by King Alfonso VIII of Castile on the banks of the Jerte as a city-fortress.

What to See

  • Remains of the Roman aqueduct. The Museum, near the Cathedral, home to artworks by Jusepe de Ribera and Luis de Morales.

Where to Eat

  • Restaurante Succo

Top Tip

  • Walk around the walls of the city and the six gates and 68 towers which date back 1197. Visit Las Catedrales, a beautiful and historic complex of ancient religious building work.

YUSTE

Interest Groups: history lovers & religion.

Top Facts

  • The Hieronymite Monastery was founded by monks in 1402.

What to See

  • The remarkable Gothic and Renaissance Cloisters within the monastery.

Where to Eat

  • Dine al fresco with a picnic or stop for tapas at a local vineyard.

Top Tip

  • Visit the Valle del Jerte in March, famous for its 2 million cherry trees which blossom around that time of the year.

BADAJOZ

Interest Groups: history lovers & religion.

Top Facts

  • The town is surrounded by defensive walls, bastions and forts part of an ancient Moorish citadel.
  • In 1812 the Duke of Wellington won a bloody battle against French forces to take the town and castle.

What to See

  • The Alcazaba, a Moorish citadel built in the 9th century and remade by the Almohads in the 12th century. Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, dating from the 13th century. Jardines de la Galera. Museo Extremeño e Iberoamericano de Arte Contemporáneo.

Where to Eat

  • Marchivirito, Aldebaran, Itxaso

Top Tip

  • Visit the Alcazaba of Badajoz, a national monument of Spain and the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.

Distances

Madrid, Seville, Lisbon, Caceres

Madrid

256 km

Seville

281 km

Lisbon

370 km

Caceres

45 km

Merida

88 km

Monfragüe

45 km

Trujillo on The Map

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