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What to see and do in Fregenal de la Sierra

What to see and do in Fregenal de la Sierra (Sierra Suroeste, Badajoz): 17 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 10 Monuments · 3 Activities · 3 Curiosities

When to go to Fregenal de la Sierra: festival calendar

September: Feria y Fiestas de San Mateo de Fregenal de la Sierra (21 a 25 de septiembre)

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What to see and do in Fregenal de la Sierra

Fregenal de la Sierra
Village
City of 4,715 inhabitants (INE 2025) at 572 m altitude and 236.7 km² of municipal territory. Alfonso X granted the territory to the Order of the Temple in 1283, which had already been building a castle here since 1253 and kept it until 1308. Amadeo I granted it the title of city on February 5, 1873.
Conjunto histórico-artístico de Fregenal de la Sierra
Monument
Fregenal's historic center, with its Templar castle, was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1991.
Nertobriga Concordia Iulia
Monument
Archaeological site of a Roman city within the municipal territory of Fregenal, declared a Bien de Interés Cultural in 2013.
Menhires de la cuenca del río Ardila
Curiosity
Group of prehistoric menhirs in the Ardila river basin, declared a Bien de Interés Cultural in 2020.
Fiesta de la Virgen de la Salud
Activity
Local festival declared a Bien de Interés Cultural, in the intangible heritage category, in 2017.
Festival Internacional de la Sierra
Activity
Festival declared a Fiesta de Interés Turístico Nacional in 2018.
Castillo de Fregenal de la Sierra
Monument
A fortress that, despite the town's Templar reputation, predates the arrival of the Order of the Temple. Its parade ground became the site of the village's bullring in the late 18th century.
Plaza de toros de Fregenal de la Sierra
Monument
Built in the final years of the 18th century within the precinct of the Templar castle, which gives it the appeal of being a bullring inside a fortress. Classified as a third-category ring, it has a capacity of about 4,800 spectators.
Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor (Fregenal de la Sierra)
Monument
It began as a small chapel and was expanded mainly in the 17th century thanks to donations from the townspeople.
Iglesia de Santa Catalina (Fregenal de la Sierra)
Monument
A basilical temple with attached chapels, recently restored, which preserves the work of Baroque craftsmen. Juan Bravo Murillo is buried there.
Convento de San Francisco (Fregenal de la Sierra)
Monument
Founded in the second half of the 16th century, it preserves a stone church and a cloister that has undergone restoration.
Convento de Santa Clara (Fregenal de la Sierra)
Monument
Founded in 1502, it moved to its current location in 1637.
Casa-Museo Eugenio Hermoso
Monument
The birthplace of the Extremaduran regionalist painter Eugenio Hermoso, preserved with its decoration and part of his original work.
Ermita de San Miguel de los Fresnos
Monument
Remains of a chapel of Visigothic origin (7th century) located on a private estate about 6 km from Fregenal, included in the Inventory of Historical and Cultural Heritage of Extremadura.
Juan Bravo Murillo
Curiosity
A politician born in Fregenal de la Sierra, prime minister during the reign of Isabella II and driving force behind the canal in Madrid that bears his name. He is buried in the church of Santa Ana in his home town.
Benito Arias Montano
Curiosity
A theologian and humanist born in Fregenal de la Sierra, he took part in the Council of Trent and served as chaplain to King Philip II.
Feria y Fiestas de San Mateo de Fregenal de la Sierra
Activity
The fair and patronal festivities of Fregenal, with a livestock fair of historic roots already documented in the 18th century (alongside it there was also a San Lucas fair in October).