Royal Monastery of Guadalupe
Guadalupe, Spain
A fortress-like monastery in the Villuercas hills, long one of Spain’s great pilgrimage sites, with a Mudéjar cloister and paintings by Zurbarán. The drive in from Trujillo crosses empty oak pasture and quiet sierra.
- Nearest town
- Guadalupe, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 39.4529, -5.3274
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Las Villuercas - GuadalupeCampsite2 km from Royal Monastery of Guadalupe
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Royal Monastery of Guadalupe?
Royal Monastery of Guadalupe is in Guadalupe, Spain, at GPS 39.4529, -5.3274. It is about 48 km from Trujillo.
Can you camp near Royal Monastery of Guadalupe?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Las Villuercas - Guadalupe, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Royal Monastery of Guadalupe?
Royal Monastery of Guadalupe is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Extremadura: vultures, conquistadors and Roman Mérida.
What is there to see near Royal Monastery of Guadalupe?
Places worth a stop nearby: Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe (76 km), Cáceres Old Town (90 km), Garganta de los Infiernos (92 km) and Roman theatre of Mérida (106 km).
When is the best time to visit Royal Monastery of Guadalupe?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)