Why go
- Municipality in Extremadura, Spain.
- Served by Badajoz Airport (BJZ).
History
Mérida is a city and municipality of Spain, part of the Province of Badajoz, and capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura. Located in the western-central part of the Iberian Peninsula at 217 metres above sea level, the city is crossed by the Guadiana and Albarregas rivers. The population was 60,119 in 2017.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Badajoz Airport (BJZ); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BJZ has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Barcelona, Madrid).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mérida, Spain. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.