Keywords: Extremadura


Americans embrace Extremadura as Spain's hidden tourism gem

The southwestern Spanish region of Extremadura, known for its Roman ruins and ties to the Spanish conquistadors, has emerged as the fastest-growing destination for American tourists in 2025. This lesser-known area, often overshadowed by Spain’s traditional hotspots, is captivating visitors seeking......

Spain’s La Tomatina: The world’s messiest festival explained

Every year, on the last Wednesday of August, the small Valencian town of Buñol transforms into a vibrant sea of red as thousands gather for the world’s largest food fight, La Tomatina. This unique festival sees participants hurl hundreds of tons of overripe tomatoes at each other in a chaotic......

Difficult hours ahead: Spanish prime minister warns as wildfires rage

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has warned that the coming hours will be “difficult” in the battle against devastating wildfires that have ravaged western Spain for more than ten days. Despite the end of the intense heatwave that gripped the country, large areas remain under threat. Speaking......

Spain offers €10,000 grants to digital nomads moving to Extremadura

Spain’s western Extremadura region continues its efforts to combat depopulation by offering grants of up to €10,000 to attract digital nomads and remote workers. While many Spanish regions grapple with overtourism and rising living costs, Extremadura stands out, actively seeking new residents......

PSOE concludes regional congresses with few primaries and limited criticism

The PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) has wrapped up its regional congresses with minimal primaries and only two leaders opposing the party's alignment with Ferraz. Pedro Sánchez’s tour across Spain, supporting the newly elected secretaries of the socialist federations, concluded......

Extremadura's Lithium-Ion Battery Gigafactory: A Cornerstone of Spain's Green Industrial Renaissance

In a significant stride towards a sustainable industrial future, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for AESC's lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Extremadura. This ambitious project, representing an initial investment of 1 billion euros, aims to......