Top 3 Castles around Mora De Rubielos

The Virgin of Pradas has many devotees in the area. Noteworthy is the procession that takes place in early spring between San Agustín and this hermitage. The castle belonged to the Escriche family for years. It has now been transferred to the San Agustín town council. Few remains of the castle remain, but the tower and the entrance arch are notable. We hope it will be rebuilt one day. Be sure to visit the bridge a little further down, as well as some of the surrounding abandoned villages.

Alcalá de la Selva is a charming municipality in the province of Teruel, Aragon. Of Arab origin, it offers a stunning view of the town.

The fortress has surprisingly large dimensions, is very strategically located and has been the center of several wars for centuries. Visit: with admission, see schedules and guided tours or temporary exhibitions on the Mora de Rubielos Castle website.

Alcalá de la Selva is located at an altitude of 1,400 m in the Sierra de Gúdar mountain range. The Alcalá River flows at its feet, feeding an abundance of small vegetable gardens. Today, Alcalá de la Selva, with around 500 inhabitants, is the main winter resort in the province of Teruel.

The Mora de Rubielos castle or Fernández de Heredia castle is a fortification located on a hill in the Sierra de Gúdar, in the Aragonese town of Mora de Rubielos, 41 kilometers from Teruel, near the provincial border with Castellón. Currently, it is considered a BIC

Medieval castle from the 14th century in Mediterranean Gothic style. Linked to Juan Fernández de Heredia (1310-1396) who began a dynasty of Mora lords, which would last for four and a half centuries. A walk through several of its rooms, with good documentation and the addition of a good number of siege weapons and infantry from different periods.

The castle was built between the 12th and 13th centuries, along with the surrounding walls. It served as protection for the city after it was reconquered by Alfonso II of the Kingdom of Valencia. Originally of Muslim origin, he was associated with the Fernández de Heredia family, who began a dynasty of lords in Mora that lasted more than four and a half centuries. If you want to visit it, don't wait any longer! Walk through its rooms and immerse yourself in the history of this monumental town. 😊

Good point to refresh your eyes, before starting the climb to Puerto de San Rafael