Alcañiz, Medieval municipality in Lower Aragon, Spain
Alcañiz is a municipality in Teruel Province within the Aragon region, spreading along the Guadalope River at roughly 340 meters elevation. A medieval castle rises on Pui-Pinos hill and overlooks the cobbled streets and sandstone buildings of the old quarter.
King Alfonso II of Aragon handed control of the settlement to the Calatrava military order in 1179, who used the hilltop castle as their command center. This military and religious legacy shaped the development of the town throughout the medieval period and into the early modern era.
The Guadalope River flows through the old quarter and has shaped daily life for centuries. The Renaissance Lonja now serves as an exhibition space, showing how medieval trading structures have transformed into modern cultural venues.
The Motorland Aragon circuit lies nearby and receives motorsport events, testing sessions, and driver training throughout the year. The track is well signposted and easy to reach from the main roads.
Val del Charco del Agua Amarga preserves prehistoric rock paintings that form part of the UNESCO World Heritage site for Mediterranean Basin rock art. These images lie just outside the town center and depict early human scenes of hunting and daily life.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
MotorLand Aragón
5.6 km
Castle Calatravo
183 m
Santa María la Mayor
126 m
Caspe reservoir
12.1 kmAbrigo del Plano del Pulido
13.2 km
Lonja de Alcañiz
54 m
Virgen de Pueyos
2.2 km
Church of El Carmen, Alcañiz
438 m
Alcañiz Town Hall
44 m
Muralla de Alcañiz
276 m
Val del Charco del Agua Amarga
9.9 km
Iglesia de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora
10.6 km
Church of Piarists in Alcañiz
52 mValcomuna
12.7 kmLa Estanca
5.2 km
Torre del Campamento
1.8 km
Torre de Gordizo
8.5 kmCants a la Vida
180 mTeatro Municipal
172 mWork of art
10.6 kmWork of art
7.9 kmMural, Work of art
260 mMujer caminante
441 mWork of art, sculpture
2.8 kmWork of art, sculpture
2.7 kmSculpture, Work of art
2.1 kmEl tamborilero
203 mMonumento a la agricultura
1.7 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes