Torrejón el Rubio, Extremadura
Provincia de Cáceres · Extremadura · Spain · 589 residents
Torrejón el Rubio is a village in Provincia de Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain, home to around 589 people. There are 3 notable places to see in and around town, including Monfragüe National Park and Tiétar. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 3 h 16 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Monfragüe National Park, Tiétar and castle of Monfragüe.
- Best weather from April to June and September: daytime highs between 24°C and 29°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 138 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
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Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Torrejón el Rubio and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 3 h 16 min away.
Best time to visit Torrejón el Rubio
April to June and September: daytime highs between 24°C and 29°C with little rain.
- 13°CJan88 mm
- 15°CFeb36 mm
- 18°CMar76 mm
- 24°CApr14 mm
- 25°CMay50 mm
- 29°CJun48 mm
- 35°CJul0 mm
- 36°CAug1 mm
- 28°CSept40 mm
- 23°COct150 mm
- 17°CNov78 mm
- 13°CDec21 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C | 5°C | 88 mm | 7 h |
| Feb | 15°C | 6°C | 36 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 18°C | 8°C | 76 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 24°C | 11°C | 14 mm | 12 h |
| May | 25°C | 13°C | 50 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 29°C | 18°C | 48 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 35°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 36°C | 22°C | 1 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 28°C | 16°C | 40 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 23°C | 14°C | 150 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 17°C | 10°C | 78 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 13°C | 5°C | 21 mm | 7 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)138 miles, about 3 h 16 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Badajoz (BJZ)75 miles, about 1 h 46 min by road
- Salamanca (SLM)86 miles, about 2 h 2 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 20 h without stops.
Torrejón el Rubio is good for
Around Torrejón el Rubio
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Torrejón el Rubio worth visiting?
Yes. Torrejón el Rubio is known for Monfragüe National Park, Tiétar and castle of Monfragüe. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Torrejón el Rubio?
April to June and September, with daytime highs between 24°C and 29°C with little rain.
How do I get to Torrejón el Rubio from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 3 h 16 min by road. Badajoz (BJZ) is an alternative, 75 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 20 h.
What is near Torrejón el Rubio?
Cáceres (28 miles), Plasencia (18 miles), Cañaveral (20 miles) and La Cumbre (25 miles) are all within an hour or so.