Extremadura.

 

Too often overlooked, Extremadura embodies the essence of Spain, yet has long exported far more of its beloved Iberian ham than importing tourists. A largely uncharted jewel, the quaint cobbled streets of Cáceres conceal a bloody past as a constant battleground, evidenced by its Roman architecture encapsulated by Moorish walls and bathhouses. The Roman Theatre of Mérida is one of the most evocative archaeological discoveries of the modern age.