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Villar de Rena

Extremadura, Spain · Europe

About Villar de Rena

Villar de Rena sits on the route: 20 minutes from Villanueva de la Serena, 49km from Roman Theatre of Merida.

Villar de Rena is a town located in Extremadura, Spain. With a population of 1,540, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Villar de Rena sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Villar de Rena to your route.

About Villar de Rena

Villar de Rena is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 1506 inhabitants.

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Where is Villar de Rena located?

Villar de Rena is located in Extremadura, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 39.0765 latitude, -5.8107 longitude.

What is the population of Villar de Rena?

Villar de Rena has a population of approximately 1,540 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,540
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Extremadura
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
39.0765, -5.8107

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Villar de Rena

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Trujillo

Granite hill town that produced Pizarro and Orellana, its grand Plaza Mayor ringed by conquistador palaces built with Peruvian silver and watched over by a Moorish castle. The equestrian Pizarro statue anchors the square.

44 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Roman Theatre of Merida

One of the most magnificent Roman theaters still standing, built in 15 BC in the former capital of Lusitania, still hosting performances in its 6,000-seat auditorium.

49 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

Royal Monastery of Guadalupe

UNESCO Hieronymite monastery deep in the Villuercas hills, shrine of the black Virgin of Guadalupe and one of Spain's great pilgrimage sites since the 14th century. Columbus's first voyage was part-signed here; the Mudéjar cloister is superb.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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La Haba

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18 km awayPop. 1,247

Medellín

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18 km awayPop. 2,357

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