# Albarracín

> Albarracín lies in the province of Teruel in Aragon, in a meander of the River Guadalaviar, surrounded by the Sierra de Albarracín.

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A walled hill town of rose-coloured houses and crooked lanes above a bend of the Guadalaviar river. Park below the old town, walk the ramparts and arrive early to enjoy the lanes before the crowds.

Albarracín lies in the province of Teruel in Aragon, in a meander of the River Guadalaviar, surrounded by the Sierra de Albarracín. The name comes from the Berber Banu Razin dynasty, who made the town their capital from the early 11th century; in 1104 it was conquered by the Almoravids. From 1167 it was an independent lordship under Pedro Ruiz de Azagra. In 1284 Peter III of Aragon conquered the town, and in 1300 it was finally incorporated into the Crown of Aragon. It has been a national monument since 1961.

Fewer than 1,000 people live here today. The surviving townscape includes the town walls, the cathedral and a Carmelite convent. The surrounding area, with its red sandstone rock faces, is also popular with climbers. Allow half a day for a walk around. The lanes are quietest early in the morning.

- **Nearest town:** Albarracín, Spain
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 40.4072, -1.4434
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels.** Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Albarracín](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albarrac%C3%ADn)
- [Wikipedia: Lordship of Albarracín](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lordship_of_Albarrac%C3%ADn)

## Nearby

- [Pinares de Rodeno](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b3-rodeno-pines/) – 7 km
- [Torre de El Salvador](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b3-teruel-torre-salvador/) – 29 km
- [Ciudad Encantada](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b3-ciudad-encantada/) – 52 km
- [Laguna de Gallocanta](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b3-gallocanta/) – 64 km

## FAQs

### Where is Albarracín?

Albarracín is in Albarracín, Spain, at GPS 40.4072, -1.4434. It is about 29 km from Teruel.

### Can you camp near Albarracín?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Área de autocaravanas albarracín, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Albarracín?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pinares de Rodeno (7 km), Torre de El Salvador (29 km), Ciudad Encantada (52 km) and Laguna de Gallocanta (64 km).

### When is the best time to visit Albarracín?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)