La Morera – Discover culture and nature

La Morera offers several points of interest for a trip: religious architecture, historic buildings and trails through the surrounding area. Other distinct highlights include the protected Olivo de La Tapada and the plant life of Cañada de Sierra Calera. You can tailor your stay to your interests, whether you are mainly interested in architectural history, the landscape or both.

Architecture and historic buildings

The parish church of San Lorenzo Mártir stands out for its unusual proportions: its presbytery, the area around the altar, is exceptionally large, while the nave is considerably smaller. This contrast between the two areas shapes the architectural description of the church. The building also has an unfinished tower with battlements and a simple bell gable. The simple brick portal is in the Mudéjar style. Anyone interested in church architecture will find several distinctive features in one building here, rather than just a single detail.

The architectural heritage beyond the church encompasses a range of forms. The surviving adobe buildings in La Morera are considered to be of ethnographic interest. A bridge of medieval origin stands on the road to Santa Marta. The Noria de la Fontanilla is also considered an object of ethnographic interest. The condition and access to this structure may vary; if you are planning a visit, it is best to check these details beforehand. The church, adobe buildings, bridge and noria each offer a distinct perspective on the area's architectural and local history and should not be viewed as a single complex.

Olivo de La Tapada and trails in the surrounding area

The Olivo de La Tapada stands within the municipality of La Morera and is listed in the current official register of designated singular trees in Extremadura. It is considered a protected singular tree by the Junta de Extremadura and lies within the “Sierra de María Andrés” Site of Community Importance. These designations make it a distinct natural highlight of a stay. They are also separate from the architectural features of the church and historic buildings.

To reach the Olivo de la Tapada, take Callejón del Corral del Conc and Calle Barrio de Salvaleón from Avenida de la Constitución. A track then heads east through the olive groves. The Olivo de la Tapada is also easy to reach from La Morera via Camino de los Hitos. Several signposted trails cross the surrounding area, offering views of the town's valley and the surrounding sierras and landscapes. These trails are therefore suited to travellers who want to spend some of their time outdoors. Trail conditions and accessibility may vary; check conditions before setting out.

Another natural highlight is Cañada de Sierra Calera. It has a diverse plant community that includes several orchid species, such as Orchis italica, Ophrys speculum, Orchis collina, Orchis papilionacea and Ophrys lutea. The time of year matters if you want to observe specific plants. So if you are travelling with a particular interest in flora, check the conditions at your destination at the time of your visit. The orchids add a botanical perspective to the area's character, without implying that they will be observed on every trip.

Plan your journey

From Badajoz, drive to La Morera via the N-432 to the junction near Santa Marta, then take the BA-098. Check the current road signs before setting off. Along with the local architectural and natural highlights, this route provides a practical starting point for planning your trip. Your itinerary will depend on whether you want to spend more time exploring buildings, trails or the landscape.

Discover more destinations: Fuente De Cantos, Peraleda del Zaucejo, La Garrovilla, El Raposo, La Codosera, La Nava de Santiago, Los Santos De Maimona, Monesterio.

For the main travel overview: Badajoz.