Ateca

Ateca sits where the Jalón and Manubles rivers meet, surrounded by orchards growing apples and cherries in the central Iberian highlands. The town functions as a small municipality with a town center providing local services to its residents.

The name Ateca comes from the Arabic word 'Atiqa', meaning ancient, showing the settlement existed during Muslim rule on the Iberian Peninsula. This naming reveals that the location had been known and inhabited for generations before that period.

The town maintains a living connection with its French partner city Lézat-sur-Lèze through regular cultural exchanges and shared activities. This relationship shapes daily life and creates opportunities for people to connect across borders.

The town center offers a municipal swimming pool, soccer field, library, and health center for visitors and residents. These facilities are centrally located and easy to find when exploring the area.

Two chocolate factories, Valor and Atienza, operate here and make this place a center for chocolate production in the province. This industrial heritage is part of the town's identity and economic life.

Location: Comunidad de Calatayud

Location: Zaragoza Province

Location: Aragon

Inception: 1812

Capital city: Ateca

Elevation above the sea: 603 m

Part of: Way of the Cid

Shares border with: Bubierca, Calatayud, Carenas, Castejón de las Armas, Cervera de la Cañada, Embid de Ariza, Moros, Zaragoza, Munébrega, Terrer, Valtorres, Villalengua, La Vilueña

Website: https://aytoateca.es

GPS coordinates: 41.33083,-1.79291

Latest update: December 23, 2025 21:04