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It is not my first time. It will not be my last.

Our stay in El Alzahar was simply fantastic. It is a former winery wonderfully nestled in the rolling hills of the Extremadura steppe and dehesa. The whole building is lovingly renovated and very stylishly furnished, you could say Scandinavian design meets Spanish tradition. Our huge bed was not too soft and not too hard and there were even custom-made blackout blinds for all the windows, for those who like it dark at night and in the morning. Breakfast could be taken very flexibly, from half past seven until eleven the kitchen was manned and if you popped in, there was a typical Spanish continental meal with homemade delicacies, fresh orange juice and cake for dessert. Because the weather was great, we could already sit outside and enjoy the view of the pool, flowering gardens and also the chickens. But even if it should be cold, the dining room is a very cosy space, complete with a stove. It was incredibly quiet and peaceful - and for us, as birdwatchers, additionally the ideal place. In the morning, we were woken up by the gentle hoophoop of the hoopoe, swallows were nesting on the façade and in the adjacent, huge "garden" with dehesa, small pond and flowering meadows, Azure-winged magpies, White storks, Woodshat shrikes and almost everything the Extremadura has to offer in terms of songbirds were bustling about. The pool has also been simply wonderful in the warm afternoons - just the right temperature in a very well-kept garden area. Dinner can also be arranged in the morning and was one of the best we have ever eaten - with products and typical dishes of the country. Laura and her colleagues are accommodating and cordial without being intrusive. Cold drinks can also be bought anytime. I can only recommend this finca and will definitely book there if we should travel to Extremadura again.

The breakfast was delicious and plenty of options, all of them delicious. The oil in this country is unbelievable.

Great central location to see beautiful Trujilo. The room was so pretty!

right beside the square the view was amazing from our room

Staff were very helpful, room was quite large, beds were very comfortable and the breakfast was great

very historic and beautiful building great location restaurant was great room was large, comfortable and clean

Beautiful, spacious room. Comfortable beds.