Via de la Plata: day 7 Villafranca de los Barros to Torremejia

On today's adventure as we delve deeper into the enchanting province of Extremadura! This remarkable region in Spain has gained fame for being a leading producer of the exquisite Ibérico ham its three UNESCO world heritage sights and as the fourth largest wine-producing region in Spain with excellent Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah
Our walk out of Villafranco de los Barros to Torremeijay is through miles and miles of vineyards. And the sheer beauty of the primitive unspoiled landscape really captures the essence of Extremadura's natural splendor.

[@mariacavanaugh1010]

I enjoyed your meditation on branches... Also, thank you for showing this path so I can know what to expect when I attempt it someday. 😄

[@TammyKraft]

Thanks for commenting. I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@salozinp]

In Spain,Extremadura is called "Tierra de Conquistadores"(Land of Conquerors),because in XV and XVI centuries,many of the spanish conquerors and explorers in the American continent,there are born in Extremadura...Hernan Cortes,Pizarro,Nuñez de Balboa,Francisco de Orellana...they exploring South and Central America,and the today,south of USA,(Texas,Arizona,Nuevo Mexico...),in the south of your country,many cities have spanish names....Amarillo,el Paso,los Angeles,Albuquerque,la Florida,Santa Monica....

[@TammyKraft]

Thank you for sharing this history!!! Spain has had a profound effect on our History.