Loarre Castle
Loarre, Spain
One of Europe’s best-preserved Romanesque castles, on a rocky spur above the Ebro plain.
Loarre Castle is a Romanesque fortress on a rocky spur. The first building phase began around 1020, and a second followed between 1073 and 1097 under Sancho Ramírez, who settled Augustinian canons here in 1073 and in 1094 prepared the conquest of Huesca from Loarre. The complex has an irregular ground plan, a double wall and round towers; the outer walls with eight towers date from the 13th or 14th century. It served first as a royal residence and later as a monastery. Inside is the three-aisled church of Santa María from the 12th century.
Spain.info calls Loarre the most important Romanesque fortress in Spain. The castle also appears in the film Kingdom of Heaven (2005). Opening times and tickets change, and reservations are handled by the operators. The castle stands above the village of Loarre. Ask the operators about access and parking before you travel, especially if you are coming by motorhome.
- Nearest town
- Loarre, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.3260, -0.6120
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 May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (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
- Camping Castillo de LoarreCampsite1 km from Loarre CastleTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- La BaneraCampsite7 km from Loarre Castle · 60 pitchesTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Área de autocaravanas de BoleaMotorhome stopover9 km from Loarre Castle · 13 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Moto Cámping AnzánigoCampsite9 km from Loarre CastleTentsShowersWi-Fi
- Camping ArmalygalCampsite11 km from Loarre CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDogs allowed
- Camping AgüeroCampsite16 km from Loarre CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDogs allowed
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Loarre Castle?
Loarre Castle is in Loarre, Spain, at GPS 42.3260, -0.6120. It is about 8 km from Ayerbe.
Can you camp near Loarre Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Castillo de Loarre, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Loarre Castle?
Loarre Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Aragon Pyrenees and Ordesa.
What is there to see near Loarre Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Cascada de Sorrosal (52 km), Ordesa valley (58 km), Aínsa Old Town (63 km) and Foz de Arbayún viewpoint (63 km).
When is the best time to visit Loarre Castle?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)