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Montánchez

Village

Montánchez is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain.

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It is situated at, some 702 metres above sea level. The municipality has an approximate population of just over 2,000.

The town sits in the Sierra de Montánchez, a small mountain range rising above the plains of Extremadura. Its elevated position has earned it the nickname "the balcony of Extremadura".

The town's economy relies principally on agriculture. It is one of the main centres in Spain for the production of jamón ibérico, and also produces wine.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Montánchez
Province
Cáceres
Autonomous community
Extremadura
Population (INE 2025)
1,597
Altitude
696 m
Area (IGN)
115 km²
Postcode
10170
Demonym
montachego
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Where to sleep in Montánchez

28 registered places to stay

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What to see

9 places to explore Montánchez at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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    El castillo de Montánchez es una fortaleza situada sobre un cerro, perteneciente al término municipal español de Montánchez, provincia de Cáceres, Extremadura.

    CastilloBien de interés cultural

    Castillo de Montánchez
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    Museo

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    Iglesia

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    Cueva

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    Puente

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    Lugar

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    Ermita

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    Ermita

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    Ermita

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What to do

7 plans to experience Montánchez on the move, not just passing through.

Hiking

3 activities

Hiking: Vía de la Plata hiking - 02 Merida to Salamanca

Hiking: Cordel del Cerro del Gato

Hiking: PR-CC 27 · Ruta de los Molinos

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Natural areas

1 activity

Parque Natural de Cornalvo

Getting there

Bike

2 activities

MTB: GR-100 · Mtb Vía de la Plata

Cycling route: Montánchez (antenas)

Cycling routes on Google Maps

Street market

1 activity

Street market (Saturdays)

Getting there

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around Montánchez

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • WineriesBodegas Alvarado · in the village · 2 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Reservoirs and lakesEmbalse de Ayuela · 10.7 km away, in Casas de Don Antonio · 3 within 15 kmGetting there