Provincial capital
Badajoz is the capital of the province of Badajoz in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. Belonging to the traditional comarca of Tierra de Badajoz, it is situated close to the Portuguese border, on the left bank of the river Guadiana. The population in 2011 was 151,565.
Badajoz (Baṭalyaws) was founded by Ibn Marwan towards 875. In the 11th century, it became the seat of the Taifa of Badajoz, noted as a hub for (high) cultural production under the Aftasids despite military and political unstability. Badajoz was conquered by the Kingdom of León in 1230, becoming a royal demesne and seat of an opulent diocese. Due to the spillover of civil wars and conflicts with Portugal, the city underwent many spells of calamity throughout the medieval and modern periods. Featuring an area of 1,470 km2, the extensive municipal territory of Badajoz comprises the main city and about 26 secondary settlements and pedanías.
Badajoz lies on the A-5 road route connecting central Spain with Portugal. It is also served by Badajoz Railway Station and the Badajoz Airport. Promoted by the European Union, the initiative of the Badajoz-Elvas-Campo Maior eurocity seeks to achieve deeper cross-border cooperation with the Portuguese cities of Elvas and Campo Maior.
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Where to eat
We don't have verified restaurants here yet, but the larder of Extremadura already says a lot.
See the restaurants on the mapWe haven't verified any table with its owner in Badajoz yet. In the meantime, these are the restaurants mapped in the surrounding area.
Up to 30 km around, according to OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps. No ratings or prices: call before you go.
120 restaurants
120 restaurants
Badajoz · in the village+34 924 220 699View on the mapWebsite
Badajoz · in the village+34 924 224 150View on the mapWebsite
Badajoz · in the village+34 695885844View on the map
Badajoz · in the village+34 722 754 013View on the mapWebsite
Badajoz · in the village+34 924 740 864View on the map
Badajoz · in the village+34 924 044 112View on the mapWebsite
Badajoz · in the village+34 924 94 09 50View on the mapWebsite
Badajoz · in the village+34 924 255 320View on the mapWebsite
Badajoz · in the village+34 924 10 22 22View on the mapWebsite
Badajoz · in the village+34 622 06 49 79View on the map
Vegetarian options
Data from OpenStreetMap (ODbL) and Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0): what has been mapped with its name. If your restaurant is missing or you want to manage it, sign up as a professional.
The 30 closest to the centre, out of 223 in the municipality.
Data from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). No opening hours: call before you go.
What people eat in Extremadura when they eat well.
From pigs raised in the dehesa pastures; the Extremaduran larder starts here.
Creamy sheep's cheese eaten with a spoon, with the rind as a lid.
Bread, paprika and pork crackling: a shepherds' breakfast that is now a Sunday dish.
Smoked over holm-oak wood; it gives colour and soul to half of Spanish cooking.
Almost every village has its market day and its producers: the cheesemaker, the baker, the vegetable garden next door. Ask at the tourist office or the bar on the square; they'll tell you where to buy straight from the maker.
Market day: Tuesday, 9:00 to 13:00
The 12 closest to the centre, out of 30 in the municipality.
Data from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). No opening hours: call before you go.