Monesterio

Capital of Iberian ham and gateway to Extremadura. A monastery on the Via de la Plata is a must-visit gastronomic stop to taste the best products from the dehesa.

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Monesterio is the first major town in Extremadura to welcome pilgrims on the Via de la Plata. Famous throughout Spain for its exceptional quality of Iberian ham, this town in Badajoz province is a gastronomic stopover par excellence. The culture of Iberian pig permeates everything, from the landscape of dehesas surrounding it to its numerous drying racks and restaurants. For the walker, Monesterio is an ideal place to replenish strength with the intense flavors of the land and enjoy extreme hospitality. In addition to its culinary claim, the town also has a Ham Museum and all necessary services, making it a lively and restorative end point before venturing into the heart of Extremadura.

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Accommodations in Monesterio

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DEHESA NUEVA

5.0

EX-103, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

Balú Burbujas

4.9

06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

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Casa Rural Sierra de Aguafría. Finca El Robledillo

4.9

Sierra de Aguafría Finca El Robledillo, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

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Oikos Apartamentos Turísticos

4.9

C. Cervantes, 8, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

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Albergue parroquial de Monesterio

4.8

N-630, 218, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

Casa Rural Alcornocalejo

4.8

Paraje Alcornocalejo, Ctra. vieja de Monesterio a Calera de León, 06292 Calera de León, Badajoz, Spain

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Casa Rural en Badajoz - El Zumacal

4.8

Camino de Monesterio a, Camino de Cala, Km3, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

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Casa Rural La Arboleda

4.8

Unnamed Road Los, Calle los Cotos, parcela 27, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

Casa Rural La Libertad

4.7

C. de la Libertad, 48, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

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Hoteles Desconecta2

4.5

Carretera EX-103 Kilómetro 211, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

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Hotel Leo Restaurante

4.2

Paseo de Extremadura, 2, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

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Area de Autocaravanas Monesterio

4.1

06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

Hogar Rural La Corolla

4.0

Parcela 29 Poligono 14, Apartado 83, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

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HOSTAL EXTREMADURA

4.0

Paseo de Extremadura, 103, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

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Hotel Moya

3.9

Paseo de Extremadura, 278, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

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Hostal El Pilar D P

3.8

Paseo de Extremadura, 219, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

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Camperplaats Stellplätze

3.6

Paseo de Extremadura, 2, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

El reloj parado en mi tiempo

Otro Alojamiento

C. Sol, 26, 06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

Hôtel Léo

Otro Alojamiento

06260 Monesterio, Badajoz, Spain

Routes that pass through Monesterio

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Way of the Plate

Almadén de la Plata a Monesterio

33.60 km 8.40 h Alta

From: Almadén de la Plata

To: Monesterio

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Monesterio a Fuente de Cantos

20.70 km 5.18 h Baja

From: Monesterio

To: Fuente de Cantos

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Route of the Plate on Bike

Castilblanco de los Arroyos a Monesterio (Bicicleta)

25.00 km 8.33 h Alta

From: Castilblanco de los Arroyos

To: Monesterio

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Monesterio a Zafra (Bicicleta)

20.00 km 6.67 h Media

From: Monesterio

To: Zafra

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