Trujillo, Spain

This morning we left Elvas, Portugal and crossed the border into Spain. Our destination for today was Trujillo.
Our journey took approximately 1 hr 40 mins, about 170 kms. We are only here for one night, as tomorrow we set off to Madrid.

Trujillo is a town in the province of Cáceres, in the Extremadura region of western Spain. It is located on a hill near the Tozo River, a tributary of the Tagus River. Trujillo is known for its historical significance as the birthplace of Francisco Pizarro, the conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire. It is also famous for its medieval and renaissance architecture, especially in its main square. The Plaza

Mayor of Trujillo is a large square the edges of which include several palaces and churches as well as bars and restaurants. The square is one of the best examples of 16th century Renaissance architecture in Spain.

I fell in love with this small town, wandering through the cobbled streets there are many fine buildings to admire. Our accommodation was at the Eurostars Hotel, the kids spent the afternoon refreshing by the pool, while Rui and I went exploring.