Top 4 Castles around Maestrazgo

Templar castle and calvary. Important Templar fortress. In 1307, the castle withstood the siege of James II's troops against the Templars of Cantavieja for eight months. The enclosure was later transformed into a calvary. You can walk to the circular Ermita del Santo Sepulcro.

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

The castle of Mora de Rubielos or castle of the Fernández de Heredia 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.