El Carrascalejo is a small municipality in the province of Badajoz, surrounded by the rural landscape of Extremadura. The hostel is at Paraje la cuesta, s/n; the centre of El Carrascalejo is 30 m away. Parque de la Rinconada and Church of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación are 50 m away, so you can explore the immediate area on foot. Plaza de Extremadura is 2.4 km away, and the village of Aljucén is 2.5 km away.
Mérida is about 11 km away and is home to many of the area's cultural attractions. There you can explore the historic centre, visit the National Museum of Roman Art and see the Roman Aqueduct of Los Milagros, all 11 km from the hostel. The Moorish Alcazaba and the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre are also that distance away; Casa del Mitreo is 12 km away. Mérida train station is 11 km away, while Badajoz Airport is 43 km away. Free parking is available nearby and is public.
For a day focused on history, the National Museum of Roman Art offers a chance to discover artefacts from ancient Augusta Emerita before continuing to the theatre, amphitheatre or alcazaba. If you prefer a short walk, you can stay in El Carrascalejo and visit the church and nearby parks. Spring and autumn are usually good times to walk in Extremadura, with milder temperatures than in summer; during the warmer months, it's best to plan outdoor visits for the cooler hours of the day.
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación
— A church in the municipality, just a short walk from the hostel.
50 m
Parque de la Rinconada
— A small nearby green space where you can relax outdoors.
50 m
Mérida Historic Centre
— Streets and monumental heritage to explore on a cultural visit.
11 km
National Museum of Roman Art
— Archaeological collections dedicated to Mérida's Roman past.
11 km
Roman Aqueduct of Los Milagros
— Monumental remains of an ancient Roman structure.
11 km
Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre
— An iconic archaeological complex from the ancient Roman city.
11 km