Zafra is a town of 17,000 people (2018) in Extremadura. Dominated by its 15th-century fortress (Alcazar) Zafra is a pleasant town where you can take a stroll or hang out in one of its parks eating tapas while watching the world go by. It has a medieval quarter, which surrounds the fortress and there are numerous winding streets and historical buildings to explore.
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Zafra has always been an industrial and commercial city, serving surrounding areas mainly dedicated to agriculture. A commercial base are the fairs that have been celebrated for Saint John since 1395 and for Saint Michael since 1453.
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- The castle, which is famed for the white marble renaissance patio designed by Juan de Herrera, is the main reason people visit Zafra.
- Plaza Grande and Plaza Chica are the two attractive arcaded plazas where people sit to watch the world drift by.
- Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria Church
- Convento de Santa Clara - tombs of the Figueroa family who were the original inhabitants of the castle.
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[edit]There are plenty of your standard shops in Zafra.
Eat
[edit]East good authentic tapas sitting in one of the plazas, or at one of the many bars in Zafra’s winding streets. You can also get a good Chinese just off one of the squares.
Drink
[edit]This region is famed for its wines so will have no problem indulging in some of their specialties.
Look out for a rather lovely liquor made from acorns; special to Extremadura.
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[edit]Los Santos de Maimona, Fuente del Maestre, Usagre, Villafranca de los Barros, La Lapa