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Albarracin village, Aragon

Plaza Mayor, Albarracín, Aragón

Description

The village of Albarracín is built on a slope, partially surrounded by the Guadalquivir River. It was the capital of the namesake taifa in the 11th century when the castle was first built before being expanded in the late 13th century. The defensive walls date mostly from the 14th century (under the Christian rule) but some sections are from the 10th and 11th centuries. Other monuments and architectural highlights include the Plaza Mayor, Town Hall and radiating streets, and the 16th century Cathedral of the Savior.

Access & Transport

The village is in the south of Aragon, 35km west of Teruel (A-1512), near the border with the Cuenca and Guadalajara Provinces

Instructions & Recommendations

The walls are nicely lit in the evening.

Meta review

Considered one of the most beautiful villages in the country, the Plaza Mayor doesn't particularly impress (small size) but the narrow streets and odd buildings such as the Casa de la Julianeta draw excellent commentaires, though there are recurring observations about the village being too touristy. The walls can be reached through a steep but short hike and reward visitors with excellent views. Many wish they were renovated more extensively and made accessible but then they may lose their charm. Finally, the Pinares de Rodeno is another clear favourite, blending a hike through nice countryside (pine trees and rock formations) with a few cave paintings (protected by grids).

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Helps preserve the region's architectural and cultural heritage and brings some economic influx to the village; although that comes with a degree of over-commercialization

Conclusion

One for road-trippers or those somehow connecting between the provinces of Cuenca and Teruel. Very rewarding, but avoid the high tourist season if possible, as the village is no secret in Spain.

Key positive

Impressive defensive walls

Photogenic streets and buildings

Key negative

Can be crowded in the summer

Time consuming to get to

Suitability

Wheelchair users may need assistance to explore the village considering the slopes gradient can be important

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in September 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:2h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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