Badajoz is a vast sprawling province of the Extremadura region in Western Spain. The province takes in the upper sections and source of the Guadiana River, as well as the many tributaries that flow into the river from the Sierra Morena mountain range to the south. If you're looking for inexpensive Spanish property in a rural area that offers a lush and green vista, then Badajoz should be at the top of your shortlist.
The capital of the Badajoz region is a city of the same name. It is located only a few miles from the Portuguese border where the Guadiana River first meanders outside of Spanish territory. Being a frontier city, Badajoz has naturally been the focus of many a conflict down the ages, and is therefore rich in history and architecture. Today, the city mixes traditional Spanish culture with a more modern way of life. It is the region's main commercial centre and is home to the only international airport in Extremadura.
Some of the best locations in which to buy Badajoz property are upstream from the city in the many historical towns populating the area. The traditional Spanish town of Zafra to the southeast of Badajoz city for instance is currently very popular with Spanish property investors. Here, a two-bed townhouse in need of modernisation can be acquired for as little as €25,000 euros, while in the small town of La Zarza a fully renovated 3-bed villa in Spain may cost as little as €100,000 euros. Merida, some 60kms east of Badajoz city on the Guadiana River, is another exciting place in which to buy Badajoz property. Riverside property is most desirable in this historic town, and can be acquired for as little as €60,000 euros.
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