If you want to discover the most beautiful villages in Spain, then you can’t miss out Albarracín. This town in Aragón stands out because of the colour of its houses and the nature that surrounds it.

Tips to visit Albarracín

Here are some tips to make the most of your visit to Albarracín:

Parking in Albarracín

The old town of Albarracín is a pedestrian zone so, if you arrive here by car, you’ll have to park at the entry. Next to the tourist office and the municipal park, there are several free parking lots with a lot of parking spaces, so normally you won’t have problems in finding one.

Exploring the village

Streets are stoned and there are quite a lot of slopes, so the best option is to wear comfortable footwear and leave at home heels and that kind of shoes. Also, to reach the castle, you have to go up a dirt road. Even though the walk can be hard, from the top the views are unique.

You can see most of the village in around two or three hours. That’s why it’s a good idea to walk the river trail that goes near Guadalaviar river after having lunch. This hiking is short and very beautiful, as you go through several wooden steps and there are some old waterwheels.

If you are travelling with kids, you can stop to have some snack at the Parque Municipal (municipal park). It has lawns and a kiosk. Also, if you are not in a rush, you can stay until the sundown, as the village is also very beautiful during the night, when it is lit up.

Having lunch

Most of the restaurants in Albarracín don’t accept bookings and, furthermore, they start to serve food from 1 p.m., so, if there are plenty of visitors, you should pay attention to the time and have lunch soon in order to find a seat in a restaurant.

What to see near Albarracín

There are some interesting things to visit near Albarracín. For instance, not a lot of people know that a few kilometres away there is an amazing Roman aqueduct.

Do you want to visit more amazing villages nearby? Then have a look at the Top 13 most beautiful villages in Teruel.

Pictures are from my travel blog in Spanish, Meraviglia, so I own the rights to them.