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Where to Stay In and Around Monfragüe National Park
Torrejón el Rubio has a number of clean and comfortable self-catering apartments for rent at low prices. Our picks are the spotless, air-conditioned Apartamentos Rurales Natura, Travesia del Pizarro, 16 ( tel. 60-695-32-03; doubles from 70€, min. 2 nights), and Apartamentos Rurales Monfragüe, Calle Corchito, 25 ( tel. 92-745-50-79; doubles from 50€), which has a tiny swimming pool.
Villarreal de San Carlos also has a handful of rural lodgings, of which the best are Casa Rural Al-Mofrag ( tel. 68-645-43-93; doubles from 70€, min. 2 nights) and Monfragüe Rural ( tel. 92-719-90-02; doubles from 70€).
Off the beaten track on the park’s north side, toward Malpartida de Plasencia, the ranch-like Casa Rural La Sierra de Monfragüe, Carretera EX-208, Km 13 ( tel. 62-958-59-78; from 55€/person), offers whole-house accommodations for larger groups, and a swimming pool with terrace.
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Hospedería Parque de Monfragüe
Located just north of Torrejón el Rubio near the entrance to the park, this large modern hotel is geared towards the birdwatchers who flock to Monfragüe throughout the year. Built in contemporary style with traditional materials—slate, wood, and red weathered steel—it is impressive…$$North of Torrejón el Rubio
Hotel Restaurante Carvajal
This unpretentious hotel at the entrance to Torrejón el Rubio is well placed for exploring the park. Its rooms are small and basically equipped, but a good reason to stay is for the substantial and delicious cooking. Owner Rafael Carvajal takes pride in traditional roasts, stews, and…$At entrance to Torrejón el RubioPalacio Viejo de Las Corchuelas
This family-run bed and breakfast occupies an old, whitewashed manor house right on the edge of the park. Owner Carmen is passionate about the region where she grew up and delighted to be sharing it with visitors. She prepares traditional extremeño dishes using ingredients grown on…$$3 miles north of Torrejón el Rubio
