Guadalupe, Extremadura
Provincia de Cáceres · Extremadura · Spain · 2,252 residents
Guadalupe is a village in Provincia de Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain, home to around 2,252 people. There are 4 notable places to see in and around town, including Guadalupe and Royal Monastery of Saint Mary of Guadalupe. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 2 h 47 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Guadalupe, Royal Monastery of Saint Mary of Guadalupe and Granja de Valdefuentes.
- Best weather from April to June and September: daytime highs between 22°C and 28°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 117 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Guadalupe
Ranked by how well known they are.
1beautiful village
2monasteryRoyal Monastery of Saint Mary of Guadalupe
In the centre · Photo
Roman Catholic monastery in Guadalupe, Extremadura, Spain
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Tours & tickets in Guadalupe
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Guadalupe can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Guadalupe are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Guadalupe and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 2 h 47 min away.
Best time to visit Guadalupe
April to June and September: daytime highs between 22°C and 28°C with little rain.
- 12°CJan114 mm
- 14°CFeb52 mm
- 16°CMar131 mm
- 22°CApr17 mm
- 23°CMay33 mm
- 28°CJun56 mm
- 34°CJul0 mm
- 34°CAug3 mm
- 26°CSept34 mm
- 21°COct183 mm
- 16°CNov65 mm
- 12°CDec27 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 5°C | 114 mm | 7 h |
| Feb | 14°C | 5°C | 52 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 16°C | 7°C | 131 mm | 8 h |
| Apr | 22°C | 11°C | 17 mm | 12 h |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 33 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 28°C | 17°C | 56 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 34°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 34°C | 22°C | 3 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 26°C | 16°C | 34 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 21°C | 14°C | 183 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 16°C | 9°C | 65 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 12°C | 5°C | 27 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)117 miles, about 2 h 47 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Seville (SVQ)144 miles, about 3 h 24 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Badajoz (BJZ)89 miles, about 2 h 6 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 20 h 10 min without stops.
Guadalupe is good for
Around Guadalupe
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Guadalupe worth visiting?
Yes. Guadalupe is known for Guadalupe, Royal Monastery of Saint Mary of Guadalupe and Granja de Valdefuentes. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Guadalupe?
April to June and September, with daytime highs between 22°C and 28°C with little rain.
How do I get to Guadalupe from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 2 h 47 min by road. Seville (SVQ) is an alternative, 144 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 20 h 10 min.
What is near Guadalupe?
La Cumbre (35 miles), Santa Ana (37 miles) and Santa Cruz de la Sierra (29 miles) are all within an hour or so.