Monesterio

Monesterio is a municipality in Badajoz province in the Extremadura region of southwestern Spain. The town has a compact center with traditional buildings and sits within a rolling landscape of farmland and pastures.

The municipality developed as a settlement and agricultural hub in the region over centuries. Its history reflects the economic patterns that shaped the wider area, centered on farming and pastoral activities.

You can explore the municipality easily on foot since it is compact in size. The best time to visit is during milder months, as summer temperatures can be quite high in this region.

Location: Province of Badajoz

Capital city: Monesterio

Elevation above the sea: 755 m

Part of: Mancomunidad Turística y de Servicios de Tentudía

Shares border with: Santa Olalla del Cala, Cala, Calera de León, Fuente de Cantos, Montemolín, Puebla del Maestre, Casas de Reina, Fuente del Arco, Cazalla de la Sierra, El Real de la Jara

Website: http://monesterio.es

GPS coordinates: 38.08750,-6.27444

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:01