Elvas has a series of forts, which comprise a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is now an open air…read moremuseum that is ver well preserved and dog friendly. It also appeared to be a popular sport for locals because of jogging and hiking trails near by. The fort itself has a series of rooms, some of which have murals. There was also a room for an art exhibition that was themed for the Christmas holidays. This was the best fort that we were able to visit (some of the forts are not accessible to visitors)

Fort da Graca is sitting up on the hill of Elvas Portugal, over looking the city. I suppose this is…read morewhy it was erected, to protect and defend the city. But how amazing was this fort! Star shaped and full of history. You can peruse the fort, the many rooms that comprise the fort, the officers houses, the land of the fort, the governors house, and you can walk the moat around the fort. Just when you think you have seen it all, think you have been in this room...you haven't. Go up to the top...all the way up for the most spectacular views of the surrounding city. This is the highlight of Elvas!

For the price (free), this museum is perfect. However, the collection is limited. Still worth a…read morestop.

A must-see site in Spain. It's a good-sized fortress. Take your time walking along the fortress…read morewalls all the way around; admire the views of Badajoz, the river, and the history of this place. Best of all, it's free.

The first time I got to Badajoz I didn't know anything about the city. It surprised me a lot that…read morethere wasn't any information about it in travel guides because it's a wonderful place with many different monuments and a fantastic surrounding atmosphere. The "alcazaba" is great! Well preserved, magical and mysterious. I will never remember the fact of walking along its walls, visiting the archaeological museum and watching the sunset from the gardens. I strongly recommend it to everybody! Greetings from the U.S.A!