Key Competitive Attractions
Extremadura is strategically positioned as the gateway to Portugal, playing a key role in the economic activity between Spain and the rest of Europe. Extensive infrastructure facilitates logistical activity, and provides efficient links to many key cities and markets. The Autovia de la Plata motorway and Badajoz Airport are connected to a South Eastern European logistics platform, as well as Caceres International Airport and a high-speed rail service.
Positioned midway between Madrid and Lisbon, the region is an attractive location, ripe with investment opportunities, and benefitting from great potential for expansion on an international scale.
Extremadura offers the key ingredients for a healthy investment environment:
- A record of consistent sustainable growth
- Attractive export conditions
- High investment potential
- Skilled labour
Research & development, innovation and technological progression are of major importance to the Extremadura economy, which are enabling the region to conduct some of Europe's most significant scientific projects in fields such as supercomputers.
Extremadura is a significant area for wildlife, with the Monfrague National Park, and the International Tagus River Natural Park, which, combined with a renowned gastronomical identity, give it an excellent tourism industry and a high standard of living.
