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Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe – Mirador del Salto del Gitano y Rio Tajo📷 Beatriz Otero Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe

Villarreal de San Carlos, Spain

Nature

A quartzite cliff above the Tagus where griffon vultures nest and black storks and imperial eagles are often seen. The viewpoint is right by the EX-208 through Monfragüe National Park, so bring binoculars.

Nearest town
Villarreal de San Carlos, Spain
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
39.8324, -6.0590
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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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June 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

  • Camping MonfragüeCampsite
    13 km from Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Motorhome stopover · MonfragüeMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe
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  • Motorhome stopover · MonfragüeMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposal
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  • Las CatalinasCampsite
    22 km from Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe
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  • La ChoperaCampsite
    24 km from Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe
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All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe?

Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe is in Villarreal de San Carlos, Spain, at GPS 39.8324, -6.0590. It is about 4 km from Monfragüe.

Can you camp near Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Monfragüe, about 13 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe?

Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Extremadura: vultures, conquistadors and Roman Mérida.

What is there to see near Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cáceres Old Town (48 km), Garganta de los Infiernos (48 km), Granadilla (49 km) and Meandro del Melero (62 km).

When is the best time to visit Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)