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Fregenal de la Sierra, Extremadura

Provincia de Badajoz · Extremadura · Spain · 4,918 residents

Photos: 1, 2, 3 · Wikimedia Commons

Fregenal de la Sierra is a village in Provincia de Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, home to around 4,918 people. There are 3 notable places to see in and around town, including Castillo de Fregenal de la Sierra and Convento de San Francisco. The nearest airport is Seville (SVQ), about 1 h 34 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.

Why go

  • Sights worth the trip: Castillo de Fregenal de la Sierra, Convento de San Francisco and plaza de toros de Fregenal de la Sierra.
  • Easy to reach: Seville (SVQ) is 66 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
  • Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.

Top sights in Fregenal de la Sierra

Ranked by how well known they are.

  • Castillo de Fregenal de la Sierra1castle

    Castillo de Fregenal de la Sierra

    In the centre · Photo

  • Convento de San Francisco2monastery

    Convento de San Francisco

    In the centre · Photo

  • plaza de toros de Fregenal de la Sierra3amphitheatre

    plaza de toros de Fregenal de la Sierra

    In the centre · Photo

    Bullring of Spain

Tours & tickets in Fregenal de la Sierra

Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Fregenal de la Sierra can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.

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Where to stay in Fregenal de la Sierra

Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Fregenal de la Sierra are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.

Hire a car

The easiest way to reach Fregenal de la Sierra and the villages around it is a hire car from Seville (SVQ), about 1 h 34 min away.

Best time to visit Fregenal de la Sierra

Getting there from the UK

By air

  • Seville (SVQ)66 miles, about 1 h 34 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Faro (FAO)107 miles, about 2 h 33 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Jerez (XRY)104 miles, about 2 h 27 min by roaddirect flights from the UK

By car and ferry

Driving from Calais takes roughly 22 h 41 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Huelva (68 miles).

Fregenal de la Sierra is good for

Around Fregenal de la Sierra

Towns and villages within an hour or so.

Questions people ask

Is Fregenal de la Sierra worth visiting?

Yes. Fregenal de la Sierra is known for Castillo de Fregenal de la Sierra, Convento de San Francisco and plaza de toros de Fregenal de la Sierra. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.

How do I get to Fregenal de la Sierra from the UK?

Fly to Seville (SVQ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 34 min by road. Faro (FAO) is an alternative, 107 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 22 h 41 min.

What is near Fregenal de la Sierra?

Aracena (20 miles), Jerez de los Caballeros (12 miles), Llerena (35 miles) and Jabugo (18 miles) are all within an hour or so.

Where is Fregenal de la Sierra?

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