Albarracin village, Aragon
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Albarracín - by Francis Raher (CC BY 2.0)
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.
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
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 45m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo