El Gordo has only one hotel within a 10-kilometre radius of its downtown area.

One of only a handful of hotels that are close to the centre of El Gordo is the Vincci Valdecañas Golf.

Check out the Parador De Oropesa Toledo or the Vincci Valdecañas Golf. The Parador De Oropesa Toledo can be found 17 kilometres from the centre of El Gordo. The Vincci Valdecañas Golf is situated 2 kilometres away. Two other places to stay are the Hosteria Fontivieja and the Valdepalacios.

Like to explore a little further afield? You're in luck! Extremadura features plenty of other attractions. Check out the ruins in Extremadura, or enjoy the area's forests. Travellers in this region of Spain can also enjoy mountain climbing and hiking.

It is well known that Australians know how to relax, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Museum of Motorcycles and Classic Cars and Museo Perez Comendador-Leroux, in Hervas, 60 kilometres to the northwest of El Gordo. The Hospedería Valle de Ambroz and El Canchal de la Gallina are a few of the apartment and hotel options in Hervas. 95 kilometres to the southwest of El Gordo is Caceres Old Town, home to the Atrio Restaurante Hotel and Parador de Cáceres. The Caceres Museum and Palace of the Marqueses de Torreorgaz are popular places to see when visiting Caceres Old Town.

Are you a crazy sports nut? Enjoy your obsession by visiting Plaza de Toros, 95 kilometres to the southwest of El Gordo. The Atrio Restaurante Hotel and the Parador de Cáceres are good options if you want to get amongst it.

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