Audio Guide of the Convent of Saint Anthony of Padua

Opening hours vary depending on the season and events. It is generally open on weekends from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00. We recommend confirming with the Town Hall: 927 28 70 02 or checking turismogarrovillas.es.

Yes, admission is free, although voluntary donations are accepted for its upkeep (recommended: €1–2 per person). No advance booking is required.

A full visit takes between 45 and 60 minutes. It includes the Renaissance cloister, the Gothic-Isabelline church, and the exhibition area with details of its Franciscan history.

Founded in 1476 by the Franciscans, it has been a National Monument since 1931. It stands out for its Mudéjar architecture and its role as a religious center during the Middle Ages. Its cloister is one of the best examples of the Extremaduran Renaissance.

Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October), thanks to the pleasant weather. Avoid Sunday afternoons, when it is usually busier. On Wednesdays there is a medieval market in the town that pairs well with the visit.

It has partial access: the ground floor of the cloister is accessible, but there are steps in the church and upper areas. The paving is original cobblestone, so non-slip footwear is recommended.

300 meters away: the medieval Main Square (considered one of the most beautiful in Extremadura), the Shrine of Altagracia, and the 16th-century Town Hall. A 15-minute drive away: the Guadalperal Dolmen, known as the 'Spanish Stonehenge,' in the Valdecañas Reservoir.

1) Bring water (in summer temperatures exceed 35°C) 2) Combine it with the local Iberian Ham Route 3) Photograph the Plateresque details of the façade 4) Check cultural activities at turismoextremadura.com