The province has towns that stand out for their medieval, historical and architectural charm, such as Albarracín, Valderrobres and Calaceite.
Teruel has some of the prettiest villages in Aragon the province is home to four of the prettiest villages in Spain in a selection of 100.
Cantavieja
At number 10, Cantavieja stands out for its orography and natural charm. This town, located in a twisted meander, has several points of interest, such as the tower and fortification, its arcaded square, the museum dedicated to the Carlist Wars, and the Gothic alabaster tomb of the Chaplain of Amposta in the church of San Miguel.
Puertomingalvo
At number 9, Puertomingalvo is a town located in the Maestrazgo Cultural Park. Its narrow cobbled streets hide monuments such as the Castle, the Portal Alto or San Antón, the 15th century Hospice of Poma, and the Town Hall. Also worth a visit are the hermitages of San Bernabé and San Bárbara.
Mirambel
Located in eighth place, Mirambel is famous for being the setting of the film “Land and Freedom” by Ken Loach and for the novel “La Venta de Mirambel” by Pío Baroja. This walled town stands out for its medieval charm, with places like the Portal de las Monjas, the hermitage of San Roque, the castle, and the Renaissance palaces of Casa Aliaga and Casa Castellot.
Cretas
Cretas. foto: all_berch
In seventh place is Cretas, a town that often goes unnoticed between Calaceite and Valderrobres. Despite this, its historic center offers a layout of irregular streets, arcades and monuments such as the church of the Assumption, the Plaza of Spain, the roll of justice and the remains of the old castle. Also noteworthy are the Casa Turull and the Portal Chapel of San Antonio de Padua.
Rubielos de Mora, in sixth place, is located on a plain at an altitude of almost 1000 meters. Its Historic-Artistic Ensemble includes ancestral homes, small palaces of noblemen, the Excolegiata de Santa María la Mayor and the Casa Consistorial. In addition, there are several hermitages of the fifteenth century and convents of Augustinian and Discalced Carmelite nuns.
Mora de Rubielos
In fifth place is Mora de Rubielos. With just over a thousand inhabitants, this town has an impressive stately heritage. The Castle-Palace of the Fernández de Heredia family and the old collegiate church of Santa María, in the Levantine Gothic style, are two of its main attractions.
La Fresneda
La Fresneda, in fourth position, is best visited from the bottom up, starting at the Xifrè gate and reaching the Plaza Mayor. Highlights here include the 16th century Town Hall, the Jewish quarter, the Calle Mayor, the ruins of the castle, the parish church of Santa María la Mayor and the old cemetery.
Calaceite
In third place, Calaceite belongs to the region of Matarraña and is known for its slopes and cobbled streets, ancestral houses of stone and wrought iron, and its historic site declared of Cultural Interest. Among its must-sees are the main square, the chapel-portals and the pond, as well as the nearby Iberian settlements.
Valderrobres
Valderrobres, in second place, is the capital of the Matarraña region and is crossed by the river of the same name. Its old town, accessible by a medieval bridge, houses the Castle-Palace, the church of Santa María la Mayor, the Town Hall and the Casa de los Moles.
Albarracín
In the first place, Albarracín is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Located on the side of a mountain and surrounded by the Guadalaviar River, Albarracín stands out for its medieval walls and towers, the Alcazar, the Cathedral of the Savior, the Episcopal Palace and the Town Hall. Its historic center was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1985.
