Santa Marta is a charming town located in Badajoz. Here are some places to visit and typical dishes to try during your stay in the area:
Santa Marta Parish Church: It is the main church of the town, in baroque style, built in the 18th century.
Casa Palacio de los Garci-Grande: It is a baroque style building from the 18th century that belonged to the Garci-Grande family, one of the most important in the area.
Plaza de España: This is the main square of the town, where the Town Hall and several bars and restaurants are located.
Monastery of Guadalupe: Located about 20 km from Santa Marta, it is a Gothic-Mudejar style monastery declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
As for gastronomy, some typical dishes of the area that you can try during your stay in Santa Marta are:
Migas: A dish made with bread, olive oil, garlic and peppers.
Caldereta de cordero: Lamb stew with potatoes, pepper, onion, garlic, tomato and white wine.
Gazpacho extremeño: Cold soup made with tomato, pepper, cucumber, garlic, bread and olive oil.
Quesos de la Serena: Cheeses made with sheep's milk from the region of La Serena, with a creamy texture and intense flavour.
Typical sweets: A wide variety of sweets are made in the area, such as perrunillas, bollos de chicharrones or buñuelos (fritters).
I hope you find this information useful and that you enjoy your visit to Santa Marta and the surrounding area. Have a good trip!
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