Pinares de Rodeno
Bezas, Spain
Red sandstone rocks among pine woods near Albarracín, with waymarked trails to prehistoric rock paintings in shelters. Several short walks start from the road to Bezas.
The protected landscape "Paisaje Protegido de los Pinares de Rodeno" covers around 6,829 ha in the municipalities of Albarracín, Bezas and Gea de Albarracín. The bedrock is red sandstone (rodeno), which wind and water have sculpted into ridges, narrow lanes, towers, overhangs and mushroom-shaped rocks; because of its colour the area is known as the "ciudad roja" ("red city"). Extensive pine forests (the "pino rodeno") cover much of it.
Rock shelters contain Levantine-style rock paintings, dated to roughly 12,000 to 6,500 years ago and showing, among other things, hunting, gathering and rituals. Eleven waymarked trails (SL-TE 20 to 27 and PR-TE 115 to 117) cross the area, including one called "Pinturas Rupestres"; the Dornaque visitor centre offers guided visits at certain times of the year. The area is open all year. According to the park authority, climbing the summit of Peña Botadera is currently discouraged because of the risk of lightning strikes on a damaged concrete structure (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Bezas, Spain
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 40.3850, -1.3600
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June 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.
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Campsites nearby
- Área de autocaravanas albarracínMotorhome stopover6 km from Pinares de RodenoMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Ciudad de AlbarracínCampsite6 km from Pinares de RodenoTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Area Autocaravanas Albarracin AventurMotorhome stopover13 km from Pinares de Rodeno · 5 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Camping AlgarbeCampsite16 km from Pinares de Rodeno
- Las CorralizasCampsite24 km from Pinares de Rodeno
- Teruel Avenida de SaguntoMotorhome stopover24 km from Pinares de Rodeno · 27 pitchesMotorhomesFree
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Pinares de Rodeno?
Pinares de Rodeno is in Bezas, Spain, at GPS 40.3850, -1.3600. It is about 8 km from Albarracín.
Can you camp near Pinares de Rodeno?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Albarrazin acampada libre, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Pinares de Rodeno?
Pinares de Rodeno is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southern Aragon: waterfalls, cranes and Mudéjar Teruel.
What is there to see near Pinares de Rodeno?
Places worth a stop nearby: Albarracín (7 km), Torre de El Salvador (22 km), Ciudad Encantada (58 km) and Laguna de Gallocanta (67 km).
When is the best time to visit Pinares de Rodeno?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)