Fregenal de la Sierra

Fregenal de la Sierra is a municipality in Badajoz Province situated in the Sierra Suroeste region at an elevation of around 579 meters. The area features forests and farmland that form the landscape surrounding the town.

The territory came under control of the Knights Templar in 1283 when King Alfonso X of Castile granted them the land following their efforts during the Reconquista. This arrangement shaped the settlement's early development.

The town centers on cork harvesting and the preparation of Iberian pork products, skills that local families have maintained through their daily work in surrounding forests and workshops.

The town is accessible via several main roads including EX-101, EX-201, and N-435 highways that connect to larger cities. Rail service on the Zafra-Huelva line also provides a transportation option for those arriving by train.

Over one hundred residents departed from this place during the colonization of the Americas, seeking opportunities across the Atlantic. Among them was Benito Arias Montano, who became a notable figure in the historical record.

Location: Province of Badajoz

Capital city: Fregenal de la Sierra

Elevation above the sea: 579 m

Part of: Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Comarca de Fregenal de la Sierra

Shares border with: Fuentes de León, Cumbres Mayores, Higuera la Real, Jerez de los Caballeros, Burguillos del Cerro, Valencia del Ventoso, Segura de León, Bodonal de la Sierra

Website: http://fregenaldelasierra.es

GPS coordinates: 38.16667,-6.65000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:53