Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha are both large inland regions situated in the south west of the country bordering on Portugal in the case of Extremadura and in the central-south, in the case of Castilla-La Mancha. The regions offer the traveller vistas of wide open horizons, of flowing fields of wheat and other cereals, of river valleys and tiny
villages which, together with cities steeped in history, provide a veritable treasure-trove of artistic and monumental sites. The towns and cities of Extremadura include Caceres, Trujillo, Merida, Badajoz, Plasencia, Medellin, Guadalupe, Jarandilla de la Vera and Zafra. In Castilla-La Mancha we find Toledo, Aranjuez, Cuenca, Almagro, Cuidad Real and Albacete.

Hotel Melia Caceres Boutique

HOTEL NH PALACIO DE OQUENDO 4*- CACERES

The Meliá Cáceres Boutique Hotel is located in an ancient palace dating from the 16th Century, in the heart of the commercial centre of Cáceres, and situated within the Roman and Arabic walls which surround the medieval city, denominated World Heritage by UNESCO. Classical architecture, complimented by carefully chosen modern furnishings and all the services one can expect from a good 4* hotel.

Parador de Caceres

PARADOR DE CACERES

The former Torreorgaz Palace, built on Arabic foundations, has a door with a lintel and a Baroque coat of arms, is located in the heart of the historical and artistic quarter of Cáceres, a town declared a World Heritage Site. Founded by Diego García de Ulloa, knight of the Order of Santiago, the Parador, a 14th c. construction, is presided over by its slender tower. The styles personalized in the building and its monumental surroundings, are Gothic, Renaissance and baroque. The inner courtyard and cobblestone, frames, beams covered with wood and the original mantelpiece in the living room make up the interior decoration. The hotel also has a wine-cellar featuring more than 300 varieties of Spanish wine.

Hotel Melia Trujillo Boutique

HOTEL IZAN TRUJILLO 4* - TRUJILLO

The colourful convent of San Antonio has been carefully restored and transformed into this handsome hotel. Magnificently preserving the historical character of the convent, this hotel offers all modern amenities in a classical provincial atmosphere. Has a small pool and garage.

Parador de Trujillo

PARADOR DE TRUJILLO

This beautiful Parador is located in the monumental town of Trujillo, the birthplace of discoverers, in the former Santa Clara monastery, conserving the atmosphere of peace and quiet offered by its conventual structure. Two beautiful cloisters stand out inside, one Renaissance with arches and columns, the other offering the site a note of luminosity which embellishes the surroundings. Ideal for rest, leisure and work, the Parador has monastic style common rooms and details, spacious, quiet and pleasant living rooms, noble bedrooms in which wood takes precedence and a bar located in the space which the refectory formerly occupied.

Parador de Guadalupe

PARADOR DE GUADALUPE

The Parador, built in convent style, rises up on what was the former Hospital of St. John the Baptist, a historical 15th c. building. It is a comfortable, friendly space, with whitewashed arches adorned with vegetation, an invitation to peace and quiet in the setting of a beautiful town declared a Historical and Artistic Monument. The garden stands out with its luxuriant plants and flowers, its secluded swimming pool, spacious common rooms on the inside with white walls, and bedrooms which recall the religious function of its origins.

Hotel Melia Merida Boutique

HOTEL MERIDA PALACE 5* - MERIDA

Recently inaugurated, the hotel is located within two emblematic buildings in the historical centre of the city of Mérida in the Spanish region of Extremadura, a city declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1993. A work of art that has become a luxury hotel with 76 comfortable rooms and modern facilities which include a swimming pool, terrace, fitness centre and 9 meeting rooms for up to 200 guests. Valet parking (fee).

Parador de Merida

PARADOR DE MERIDA

The Parador conserves the structure of the former 18th c. convent, installed on the remains of a temple dedicated to the Concordia de Augusto, and offers the guest the opportunity to experience the rich heritage of the beautiful town of Mérida and surrounding natural areas. Some of the most noteworthy spaces are the living room, the inner patio and the beautiful gardens where the 'Jardín de Antiguedades' (Garden of Antiquities) is located. The garden is an archeological ensemble made up of Roman, Mudejar and Visigothic elements.

MH Casa del Rector

MH CASA DEL RECTOR - ALMAGRO

With the help of local artisans and craftsmen, this 18th century home was lovingly restored into a small heritage hotel with all the latest amenities and services. The carefully restored old part of the hotel is joined to the newer section by a central courtyard, ideal to enjoy a quiet drink in the warmer months. The rooms are cosy and inviting and the hotel also has parking and an award winning restaurant, 'El Corregidor'.

Parador de Almagro

PARADOR DE ALMAGRO

The Convent of San Francisco, built by the Dávila de la Cueva family in 1596, is located in a historical-artistic position of great interest, which offers the traveller the opportunity to discover the most beautiful parts of this town and the natural spaces surrounding it, among which stand out the Tablas de Daimiel. The inner rooms are welcoming with an elegant, peaceful air, with the 14 inner courtyards, the splendid garden and the swimming pool standing out from the ensemble. The bedrooms, installed in the former monastic cells, also offer peace and quiet. Beautiful galleries, wood and latticework complete the inner atmosphere.

MH Palacio del la Serna

MH PALACIO DE LA SERNA - BALLESTEROS DE CALATRAVA

Owned by famed interior designer and painter, Eugenio Bermejo, this fine estate is the ultimate escape from the hustle of city sightseeing. 17km from Almagro, this former 18th century military garrison is now one of the most famous heritage accommodations in the region. The rooms and lounges are warm and appealing and the extensive grounds of the property are well maintained. The inhouse museum is also well worth a visit. Has a swimming pool, restaurant, library and bodega.

 

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Land of Contrasts

Appropriately called the 'Bull's Hide' by Roman geographer Strabo in 29-27BC, the landmass of Spain with its 505,000 sq. km, provides the traveller with an opportunity to experience the great diversity within its borders, bounded by sea, except for Portugal to the west and France to the north-east.

Iberia has charmed travellers for centuries, but it was not until the early19th century that the first romantics brought Spain into world recognition. Richard Ford along with many others of his time, describing the country as a 'land of miracles, anomalies and contradictions'.

Spain today embodies all of the contrasts of yesteryear. With its rich and varied culture and language, Spain's 17 autonomous regions offer many unexpected architectural, geographical, cultural, gastronomic and climatic differences; all contributing to the many delights and pleasures of the visitor.

Once Spain was one of the most powerful nations on earth with far flung dominions wielding great influence on world political and commercial affairs. The Spain of today is an energetic member of the European Community with a population of 45 million and a universally appreciated culture, individuality and language.

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Tours

Ranging from short Fully Escorted coach tours to Private itineraries with your own driver, we have a tour to suit your time frame and budget. Here are a few examples of some of our most popular touring options...

 

  Self Drive Tours: A GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE IN NORTHERN SPAIN  --  ROMANTIC ANDALUCIA  --  WORLD HERITAGE ENCOUNTER   
  Fully Escorted Tours: ANDALUCIA AND MEDITERRANEAN COAST  -- ANDALUCIA AND MOROCCO  --  ANDALUCIA AND TOLEDO  --  CASTILLA, PORTUGAL AND ANDALUCIA  --  GREEN SPAIN  --  NORTH OF SPAIN   --  SALAMANCA AND PORTUGAL   
Small Group Tours: GOURMET SPAIN
Tours with Private driver: SEVILLA AND THE WHITE VILLAGES OF ANDALUCIA  --  SEVILLA, CORDOBA AND GRANADA   
Walking Tours: EL CAMINO DEL NORTE --  EL CAMINO PRIMITIVO  --  SHORT BREAK PICOS DE EUROPA   --  THE ALPUJARRAS - MOORISH SPLENDOUR  -- WALKING THE PICOS DE EUROPA   
Unique Spain: BARCELONA AND ORGANIC WINE IN THE PENEDÈS  --  BARCELONA AND THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGES OF CATALONIA  --  A GOURMET'S GRANADA  -- BARCELONA AND THE GENIUS OF DALI  --  GRANADA -ORIGINS OF FLAMENCO  -- SEVILLA AND THE PUEBLOS BLANCOS - A CULINARY ENCOUNTER  --  THE MOORISH LEGACY IN GRANADA  

The Great Train Journeys of Spain

IBERTOURS is the sole GSA in Australia and New Zealand for the Great Train Journeys of Spain. These marvellous journeys attend to the needs of the traveller who is keen to savour the travel delights of yesteryear and who is enticed by the notion of a special journey by rail.

"El Transcantabrico" explores the rugged mountains and seascape of the northern coast in an 08 day gastronomic adventure. There are 2 very special and itineraries to select.

The "Espreso de la Robla" takes one on an enjoyable 4 day regional rail experience between Bilbao and Leon, as well as Gijon and Santiago de Compostela.

The legendary "Al Andalus" returns in 2012 in a luxurious 6 day adventure through historical Andalucia, from Sevilla to Sevilla, visiting Cordoba, Granada and Jerez along the way.

 

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   EL EXPRESO DE LA ROBLA | EL TRANSCANTABRICO - 8 DAY JOURNEY  AL ANDALUS

Unique Historic Accommodation

IBERTOURS TRAVEL is the Official Representative of Paradores in Australia and New Zealand.

The concept of utilising these unique establishments as selected accommodation for tourism goes back to 1926, when the royal tourist commissioner, the Marques of Vega-Inclan, sought Royal Approval for the extraordinarily far sighted idea of setting up State run Paradores as lodgings for nature lovers and hunters around the country.

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Rustic and Rural Spain with Rusticae

Rusticae is a network of boutique properties and guesthouses that are often old farms, mills and homes, transformed into small hotels. Rusticae has currently has over 160 hotels spread across Spain, Portugal, France and Argentina divided into two main types of accommodation, Metropoli and Tradition.

The Metropoli range incorporates a selection of small, boutique hotels inside major cities including Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba, Palma de Mallorca and Bilbao.
The Tradition range is the most extensive and has a wide selection of hotels and manor houses located in small villages in the countryside.

There are around 140 of these properties in Spain alone and each possesses its own individual charm and style, reflecting the history and traditions of the region and its people.

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Spanish Hotels

Stopovers can include 2 and 3 night packages in all major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and San Sebastian, plus many other smaller regional cities such as Granada, Toledo, Segovia, Salamanca, Santiago de Compostela and so on... In fact, with our extensive experience and contacts we can develop stopover packages for almost any city or town in the Iberian Triangle, for any length of time, to suit your requirements. Here are some examples...

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Northern Spain and the Pyrenees / Madrid and Surrounds / Extremadura and Castilla La Mancha / Valencia / Andalucia / Balearic Islands /Canary Islands

Apartments

If you are planning a stay of 3 nights or more, why not consider an apartment? Live like the locals do in the centre of one of Spain's vibrant and emblematic cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, and others. Ideal for an extended stay, an apartment gives you the freedom and choice to shop with the locals at the market and cook up your own Spanish fusion! All we need to know is how many people, what city and when and we can find one perfect for you! Just ask us to add an apartment to your creative itinerary.

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