Luxury holidays in Monesterio

Little-known municipality Monesterio lives a life of solitude in western Spain’s rural Extremadura region. Things may run at a slower pace here, but there’s plenty of thrills to seek; quad through the Sierra de Tentudía, hike or bike over chamomile-dotted hills, and horse ride over meadows at sunset. The town’s well-loved for its gastronomy too, and has Jamón Ibérico so renowned it resides in its own museum. Monesterio may not shout about its lures, but its quiet beauty is a draw all on its own.
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When to go

Summer temperatures climb towards the end of August, and Monesterio stays sun-kissed until early October.

Getting there

  • Planes

    The town’s closest international airports are in Madrid and Seville; the former is just over a four-hour drive south along the Ruta de la Plata Highway (A66), but Seville is the closer option, an hour's drive north along the same road.

  • Automobiles

    A car will come in handy while you’re staying in Monesterio, and there are plenty of rental booths at both Madrid and Seville airports, the town is fairly small and the wider region is worth exploring.