The northern, most beautiful half of Extremadura, is called Cáceres province (pronounced Kaaaseres), with its identically named capital: Cáceres city.

The vast medieval centre of Cáceres has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

Here is Cáceres in a nutshell:

• Best described as a second 'Tuscany' (as it was thirty years ago).
• One immense nature park, with strict land-use restrictions on 75% of its surface.
• NO expatriate urbanisations, NO endless apartment blocks, NO mass tourism.
• The northern part of Extremadura. Cáceres province, by itself as large as f.i. half of the entire Netherlands.
• A population of some 470.000 friendly inhabitants, where speaking some Spanish is still essential for newcomers.
• Lots of living space, spectacular nature, unpolluted air, dry land climate (= cool nights, even in high-summer!).
• Modern infrastructure, 320+ days sunshine, friendly people, great wines at low prices.
• Cherries, raspberries, fresh vegetables, all the fresh fruits you can think of do grow here.
• Where meats still taste as they should taste.
• Low living costs. Little traffic. Quiet modern road system. Driving a car here is fun!
• Incredibly rich birdlife. Walking, trekking, riding, fishing, getting away from stress.
• One of Europe's last secret hideaways, for the Happy Few.
• Green. Sunny. Affordable. Quiet. Far from any madding crowd.
• Varied landscapes. From quiet mountain valleys to small towns, to tranquil villages.