Teruel Province

Located in the south of Aragón, Teruel, along with the rest of Spain, was overrun by the Moors in 741; a ruling class and system that remained in place until the 12th century.

Evidence of the energy and innovation of Moorish civilisation is abundant throughout the province.

This is perhaps the least known Spanish province, but it possesses an abundance of Arabic and Roman ruins that are hidden from view from all but the most inquisitive of visitors.

In the capital city, Teruel, the Iglesia de San Pedro contains the tombs and mummified bodies of the lovers of Teruel, a 13th century Romeo and Juliet whose tragic love affair is forever immortalised in marble relief.

Teruel’s rich historical, cultural, natural and gastronomic heritage makes for an unforgettable journey through time, space and superb restaurants.

More information: http://www.teruel.es/

Routes and Places worth a Visit

Calanda, the small patrimony of Luis Buñuel. It was here that this famous son of Spanish cinema was born and here that there is a museum dedicated to his work and his memory. Here, as in most of the town around about, the Spanish peach is part of the daily life and culture of the village.

Alcañiz. This town was mentioned in the Song of El Cid, a poem written in 1140. Here there is an ancient castle that once belonged to the ill-fated Order of the Knights of Calatrava. Today this is a national Parador, another example of the exellent locations chosen by this State run chain of hotels.

Important Fiestas

Alcañiz. 23 April, festival in honour of St. George held in the spectacular castle of Alcañiz.

Calaceite: April, the feria of the olive and of olive oil. 14th to 1th of August, the main festival of the town.

Teruel capital: 12 to the 15th February, the ‘Marriages of Isabel Segura’. An interesting regional tourist event. 24th to 29th August, the International Folklor festival. September, the Feria of jamon.