Audio Guide of the Conventual of San Benito

The Conventual is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00 (summer) or 17:00 (winter). It is closed on Mondays. We recommend confirming opening hours before your visit on the official Extremadura Tourism website.

General admission costs €2, with discounts for pensioners and groups. On Sundays, entry is free. No advance booking is required for individual visits. More details at turismoalcantara.es.

A full visit takes between 1 and 1.5 hours. It includes the Renaissance cloister, the chapter house, the Interpretation Center of the Roman Bridge, and the permanent exhibition on the Order of Alcántara.

It was the headquarters of the Military Order of Alcántara from the 16th century onward. Its Renaissance architecture and Plateresque cloister make it one of the most important monastic ensembles in Extremadura, with more than 500 years of history.

Spring and autumn are ideal thanks to the mild weather. Avoid July and August because of the extreme heat. Mornings are less crowded.

There is adapted access on the ground floor, but some areas, such as the upper cloister, have stairs. A wheelchair is available to borrow. Contact +34 927 390 063 for specific needs.

Just 300 meters away is the famous Roman Bridge of Alcántara. You can also visit the Interpretation Center of the Military Order and the beautiful medieval old town.

Wear comfortable shoes (the ground is cobbled), take advantage of the free audio guides, and in summer bring water and sun protection. Don’t miss the views of the Roman Bridge from the terrace of the interpretation center.