Cantavieja, Medieval mountain municipality in Maestrazgo, Spain
The municipality extends across 124 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in the province of Teruel, featuring stone buildings at 1,290 meters elevation.
Founded in 1197, Cantavieja received its designation as a historic ensemble in 1981, preserving centuries of architectural elements from different periods.
The Feria de Mayo stands as a central celebration in May, bringing together residents for traditional bullfights, music performances, and local food specialties.
The municipality maintains a network of marked hiking trails and BTT routes throughout its territory, connecting with neighboring towns of the Maestrazgo region.
The settlement functions as the administrative capital of Maestrazgo comarca while maintaining a population density of only 6 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Location: Teruel Province
Capital city: Cantavieja
Elevation above the sea: 1,290 m
Part of: Mancomunidade Turística do Maestrazgo Turolense
Shares border with: Fortanete, Cañada de Benatanduz, Villarluengo, Tronchón, Mirambel, Portell de Morella, La Iglesuela del Cid, Mosqueruela
Address: 44140 Cantavieja, Teruel, Spain 44140 Cantavieja
Website: http://cantavieja.es
GPS coordinates: 40.52542,-0.40533
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22
This Spanish region contains medieval monasteries, castles, nature parks and geological formations. The provinces of Huesca, Zaragoza and Teruel feature Romanesque churches, Gothic bridges and Moorish architecture. The terrain includes canyons, caves, limestone formations and mountain ranges with hiking trails.
Pobla de Bellestar Tower
10.5 km
Santuario de la Virgen del Cid
10.9 km
Sant Miquel de la Pobla de Bellestar
10.6 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Cañada de Benatanduz)
12.6 km
Casa consistorial de Fortanete
10.2 km
Cañada de Benatanduz town hall
12.5 km
Castle of Portell de Morella
12.1 km
Torre Guillem
13.7 km
Iglesia de San Miguel
443 m
Oficina De Turismo Y Centro Interpretación Del Patrimonio Arquitectónico Del Maestrazgo
8.8 km
Iglesia de la Purificación
10.2 km
Ermita de San Blas de Olocau del Rey
13.6 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pópulo de Olocau del Rey
13.7 km
Ermitorio de San Marcos de Olocau del Rey
11.3 km
Church of the Assumption
309 m
Chapel of Saint Roch
13.7 km
Conjunto Histórico Artístico la Ciudad Iglesuela del Cid (Teruel)
8.8 km
Muralla de Mirambel
8.8 km
Castillo de Cantavieja
569 m
Church of the Assumption
12.2 km
Iglesia de Santa Margarita
8.7 km
Church of the Assumption
12.6 km
Hermitage of San Cristóbal
12.2 km
Torre de los Nublos
8.8 km
Conjunto Histórico Artístico El Pueblo de Mirambel
8.7 km
Arquitectura de Piedra Seca
8.9 km
Castillo palacio de la Orden de San Juan
8.7 km
Conjunto Histórico Artístico la Villa de Cantavieja
15 mReviews
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