Don Benito

Travel Guide

Urban parks, natural spaces, buildings of great beauty and so much history. A trip to Don Benito has all the makings of a perfect getaway.

Don Benito is a picturesque Spanish town in the province of Badajoz. What makes it so attractive is the number of natural sites, such as Las Albercas park. Don’t miss the artificial lake, with its swans and geese, or the auditorium, with room for up to 1,000 people.

Of course, if you’re looking to really get in touch with nature, the Sierra de Ortiga is for you. There’s a hiking route there about 15 miles long, and as the route is quite easy, it can be enjoyed by everyone. Along the way you’ll find bunkers and remains of trenches from the Civil War, as well as countless oak trees and wild olive trees. Package deals to Don Benito offer all this and more.

Although the town doesn’t have a castle or cathedral, Don Benito has the Casa de la Cultura, a unique building that is quite beautiful. It’s a white corner building that spans across some four stories, and you're sure to want to get some pics of it for your holiday album. Its name means House of Culture, and it serves as a municipal library, conference centre and backdrop for important local cultural events. Check out the programme when planning your trip to Don Benito!

Nearby you’ll find the church of Santiago to visit, too. This 16th-century church has a beautiful Baroque and Herrerian style on the outside. Once inside, you can take in the Gothic and Renaissance-style interior. When you've seen it with your own eyes, you’ll understand why it was declared a Site of Cultural Interest.

Finally, no trip to Don Benito would be complete without a visit to the ethnographic museum. Here you can take a tour of the last 200 years of the town and the region’s history. There are also guided tours, meaning you won't miss a thing as you learn in a fun, enjoyable way.

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Vegas Altas
Vegas Altas
4 out of 5
Avda De Badajoz S/n, Don Benito, Badajoz
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Don Benito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ethnographic Museum and Church ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (116 reviews)
Good stopover, Great pool.
"Large hotel in outskirts of Don Benito, perfect for a travel stopover, great pool but had to find loungers and set the up ourselves, also no pool towels offered, we had to negotiate with reception. Breakfast limited and crowded."

Reviewed on 20 Sep 2021

Vegas Altas
Hotel Veracruz
Hotel Veracruz
2 out of 5
AV. DE LAS VEGAS ALTAS, 105, Don Benito, BADAJOZ
The price is RM271 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
RM271
RM298 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Don Benito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tierno Galvan Park and Church of Don Benito are ...
8/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
People are so helpful
"The best !!!!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2023

Hotel Veracruz
AZZ Mérida Medea
AZZ Mérida Medea
4 out of 5
Av De Portugal S/n, Merida, Badajoz
The price is RM277 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM277
RM304 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Merida. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Puente Romano and Alcazaba ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (683 reviews)
"Great value and a good location if you’re wanting a little more space outside the confines of Mérida. Situated at a shopping area, you can walk to the big supermarket, and restaurants. Hotel a tiny bit dated (old shower tub in the bathroom) and the balcony would have been nice to have chairs, but ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

AZZ Mérida Medea
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartamentos Petronila 1881
Apartamentos Petronila 1881
2 out of 5
Calle Santa Eulalia 20., Merida, Extremadura
Stay at this property in Merida. Enjoy laundry facilities, housekeeping, and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Temple of Diana and Plaza de Espana ...
10/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"This apartment deserves many more stars it's fantastic. Fresh clean and perfectly placed in the historic centre."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Apartamentos Petronila 1881
Apartamentos Embalse de Orellana
Apartamentos Embalse de Orellana
3 out of 5
Cerro de la Herrería, SN, Orellana la Vieja, Badajoz
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Orellana la Vieja. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Orellana Beach and Castle of Orellana ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"Muy buen Servicio"

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Apartamentos Embalse de Orellana
Camping Mérida
Camping Mérida
1 out of 5
Carr de Extremadura, Km 336, Merida, Badajoz
Stay at this campground in Merida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Circo Romano and Interpretation Center Las VII ...
Camping Mérida
"Des cafards dans le lit, climatisation en panne, pas de couverture, micro onde en panne, plaque de cuisson en panne....."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2018

Camping Mérida
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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