Merida has an incredible wealth of tourist attractions which offer you a chance to peep in to the history of this ancient city. The remarkable Roman Theatre is one of the premier sights of the town. Built by Agrippa in 18 B.C, it can easily accommodate 6000 spectators at a time. Near to the Roman Theatre is Anfiteatro, which was the site of battles between Roman gladiators and could seat as many as 15,000 people. Another worth visiting site in the town is The Arte Romano Museum. Opened in 1986, it features beautiful display of statuary and other antiquities used by the Romans. Just in the Centre of Merida is the Temple of Diana, a strange looking Roman ruin comprising of many huge columns. Built at the end of the 1st century BC, it s the only religious building standing on its original place at Merida. Located in close proximity to Merida self-catering holiday homes is a beautiful footbridge over the Guadiana River, which is the longest in Roman Hispania and one of the most picturesque of all. Other notable attractions include The Alcazaba, Iglesia de Santa Eulalia, Puente Lusitania, the Aqueducts, and the neighboring towns of Izamal, Badajoz and Trujillo.

Merida is known worldwide for its fine gastronomic delights. The elegant restaurants and eateries of the town serve a wide array of traditional Spanish delicacies, which have a reputation of being one of the finest in Europe. Whether you want to savor light snacks or “tapas” or enjoy a lavish dinner, you will be served everything as per your choice and tastes. Many of the specialty restaurants close to Merida house rentals dish out some of the exquisite cuisines which are unique to the area. Sip great wines and enjoy the live music and dance performances in the local bars and pubs of the town. Merida is not only counted for its lip smacking food but is also regarded as an ideal place for shopping. The lively markets of Lucas De Galvez, Mercado de Santa Ana and El Bazar Garcia Rejon lined with numerous shops sell everything from fashionable clothing and exquisite jewelry to fabulous pottery, marble sculptures, and commercially produced ceramics and reproductions of early Roman pieces.