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Villar del Rey

Extremadura, Spain · Europe

About Villar del Rey

Villar del Rey sits on the route: 25 minutes from La Roca de la Sierra, 50km from Roman Theatre of Merida.

Villar del Rey is a town located in Extremadura, Spain. With a population of 2,279, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Villar del Rey 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 del Rey to your route.

About Villar del Rey

Villar del Rey is a Spanish municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura. It has a population of 2,540 (2007) and an area of 98.9 km2.

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Where is Villar del Rey located?

Villar del Rey is located in Extremadura, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 39.1331 latitude, -6.8476 longitude.

What is the population of Villar del Rey?

Villar del Rey has a population of approximately 2,279 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
2,279
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Extremadura
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
39.1331, -6.8476

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 del Rey

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Aqueduto da Amoreira, Elvas

A 16th-century aqueduct running 7km into the fortified border town of Elvas, visible from the road on approach.

40 km · about 45 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.

50 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Marvao

A tiny medieval walled village spectacularly perched atop a granite crag in the Serra de Sao Mamede, near the Spanish border.

54 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Old Town of Cáceres

UNESCO-listed walled quarter where Roman, Moorish, Gothic and Renaissance stone palaces stand almost unchanged, their towers crowned with white stork nests. Game of Thrones used its lanes as King's Landing.

56 km · about 65 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

Other places to explore near Villar del Rey.

La Roca de la Sierra

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 1,473

Alburquerque

🇪🇸 Spain

17 km awayPop. 5,619

Puebla de Obando

🇪🇸 Spain

20 km awayPop. 2,017

Campo Maior

🇵🇹 Portugal

23 km awayPop. 8,235

Talavera La Real

🇪🇸 Spain

29 km awayPop. 5,376

La Codosera

🇪🇸 Spain

29 km awayPop. 2,119

Valdelacalzada

🇪🇸 Spain

30 km awayPop. 2,700

Badajoz

🇪🇸 Spain

30 km awayPop. 150,530

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