Monfragüe National Park: planning guide
Cliffs and dehesa above the Tajo River in Extremadura. One of Europe’s best raptor-watching parks — vultures, eagles, and black storks.
Monfragüe National Park is in Extremadura, Spain. The nearest town is Plasencia — roughly 21.7 km (13.5 mi) out, about 35 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May, June, September, and early October. Shoulder season: April and late October.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Plasencia | 21.7 km (13.5 mi) | 35 min |
| Jaraíz de la Vera | 33.9 km (21 mi) | 48 min |
| Talayuela | 39.4 km (24.5 mi) | 54 min |
| Deleitosa | 39.5 km (24.5 mi) | 54 min |
| Navalmoral de la Mata | 42.1 km (26.2 mi) | 57 min |
| Trujillo | 44.4 km (27.6 mi) | 1 hr |
| Jarandilla de la Vera | 44.9 km (27.9 mi) | 1 hr |
| Coria | 46 km (28.6 mi) | 1 hr 1 min |
Where Monfragüe National Park sits
Official Monfragüe National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Monfragüe National Park
Monfragüe National Park sits close enough to Cabañeros National Park, Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, Tablas de Daimiel National Park, and Doñana National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cabañeros National Park | 141 km (87.7 mi) | 2 hr 32 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 203 km (126 mi) | 3 hr 26 min |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 217 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 38 min |
| Doñana National Park | 319 km (198 mi) | 5 hr 8 min |
Parks close by
- Cabañeros National Park
Mediterranean forest and dehesa in the Montes de Toledo. Iberian lynx country, open oak woodland, and quiet Extremadura border hills.
- Sierra de Guadarrama National Park
Granite peaks and pine forest north of Madrid. Day hikes from the capital to Peñalara and high moorland.
- Tablas de Daimiel National Park
Shallow wetlands on La Mancha’s plain in Ciudad Real. Flamingos, reed beds, and a fragile aquifer-fed lagoon system.
- Doñana National Park
Coastal marshes, dunes, and lagoons at the mouth of the Guadalquivir in Andalusia. Flamingos, Iberian lynx, and major bird migration stopovers.
Common questions
Where is Monfragüe National Park?
Monfragüe National Park sits in Extremadura, Spain. Plasencia, about 21.7 km (13.5 mi) away — roughly 35 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Monfragüe National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.