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Monesterio

Monesterio is a town in Badajoz district, Extremadura, Spain of about 4,378 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit: 42 forts & heritage, 33 churches and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Castillo de Valencia del Ventoso, Iglesia de San Pedro y San Pablo and Parque Natural de Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche.

38.0833° N, 6.2667° WPop. 4,378

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km107
Must-see45
Notable144
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Monesterio

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:33 pm

92 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Monesterio
  2. Castillo de Aguafriaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Tentudíaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Embalse de Tentudíalake · 45 min
  5. Castillo de Valencia del Ventosoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castillo Almohadeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Monesterio
Today’s loopMonesterioStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Monesterio?

Castillo de Aguafria (heritage site, about 5 km), Embalse de Tentudía (lake, about 5 km), Conventual Santiaguista (heritage site, about 8 km), Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol (church, about 8 km), Tentudía (viewpoint, about 9 km), Monasterio de Tentudía (church, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Monesterio?

107 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 5 other attractions, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Monesterio?

Castillo de Aguafria, about 5 km by road; Conventual Santiaguista (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Monesterio?

Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol, about 8 km by road; Monasterio de Tentudía (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Monesterio?

Start in Monesterio, visit Castillo de Aguafria, then Tentudía, then Embalse de Tentudía, then Castillo de Valencia del Ventoso, then Castillo Almohade, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.