Alburquerque, Extremadura
Provincia de Badajoz · Extremadura · Spain · 5,619 residents
Gévora River
Castle of Alburquerque, Badajoz
plaza de toros de Alburquerque
Alburquerque Castle and Outworks
Castillo de PiedrabuenaAlburquerque is a small town in Provincia de Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, home to around 5,619 people. There are 5 notable places to see in and around town, including Gévora River and Castle of Alburquerque, Badajoz. The nearest airport is Seville (SVQ), about 3 h 16 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Gévora River, Castle of Alburquerque, Badajoz and plaza de toros de Alburquerque.
- Easy to reach: Seville (SVQ) is 139 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Alburquerque
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Tours & tickets in Alburquerque
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Alburquerque can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Alburquerque are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Alburquerque and the villages around it is a hire car from Seville (SVQ), about 3 h 16 min away.
Best time to visit Alburquerque
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Seville (SVQ)139 miles, about 3 h 16 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Badajoz (BJZ)25 miles, about 35 min by road
- Lisbon (LIS)119 miles, about 2 h 48 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 21 h 19 min without stops.
Alburquerque is good for
Around Alburquerque
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Alburquerque worth visiting?
Yes. Alburquerque is known for Gévora River, Castle of Alburquerque, Badajoz and plaza de toros de Alburquerque. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Alburquerque from the UK?
Fly to Seville (SVQ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 3 h 16 min by road. Badajoz (BJZ) is an alternative, 25 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 21 h 19 min.
What is near Alburquerque?
Badajoz (24 miles) and Valencia de Alcántara (19 miles) are all within an hour or so.