Albarracín
A small walled town of red sandstone above a river gorge, best seen slowly on foot, with rock art and pine forest nearby.
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Albarracín is a small historic town in the province of Teruel, in the autonomous community of Aragon, in northeastern Spain. It sits on a rocky hill in a meander of the Guadalaviar River, and its old center is surrounded by the river on almost all sides. Its houses are built from red sandstone called rodeno, which gives the town its reddish color. The casas colgadas, the hanging houses that cling to the cliff above the river gorge, are the town's signature view.
The town was the capital of a Muslim taifa kingdom ruled by the Banu Razin dynasty from the early 11th century, and the castle, the cathedral beside it and the towers on the walls reflect that history alongside Christian rule. The old town has steep, narrow, winding streets, so bring comfortable walking shoes. Outside the walls, red sandstone boulders draw climbers, and prehistoric rock paintings have been found in the Pinar del Rodeno pine forest near the town. Plan a night or two so you can walk the old town after day visitors leave.
Albarracín in five
- Sleep in the village, not just stopDay-trip crowds thin out by late afternoon, and the lanes and walls are quiet at dawn and in the evening light. One night turns a photo stop into a real visit.
- Park at the edge and walk inMedieval lanes are too narrow for most cars, so use the car parks at the entrance and walk. Check your guesthouse for a drop-off route if you have heavy bags.
- Walk the walls toward sunsetThe ramparts climb the ridge above the town and give the best view of the red roofs and the river. The path is steep and rough in places, so wear grip shoes.
- Add the rock art in the sierraThe Sierra de Albarracín holds rock art sites on the UNESCO list for Mediterranean basin art. Ask at the visitor center about marked paths and any guided visits.Aragón travel guide
Need to know
- Airport
- Valencia (VLC) about 2.25 hr or Zaragoza (ZAZ) about 2.5 hr by road
- Getting there
- By car from Teruel in about 40 min; bus links are limited
- Getting around
- Walk the old town; a car for the sierra and rock art
- Best base
- Inside the old town
- Time needed
- 1 night; 2 with the sierra
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy5 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh9°Low0°Cold, frostJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 27 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, frost
- FebruaryClear4 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh11°Low1°Cold, clearFebruaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, clear
- MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh13°Low3°Chilly springMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Chilly spring
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh16°Low5°Spring, coolAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 58 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, cool
- MayPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh20°Low9°Green, mildMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 55 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Green, mild
- JuneClear8 rainy daysHigh26°Low14°Warm, dryJuneClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low17°Hot daysJulyClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot days
- AugustClear6 rainy daysHigh30°Low17°Hot, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 26 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- SeptemberClear7 rainy daysHigh24°Low13°Golden lightSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Golden light
- OctoberClear7 rainy daysHigh19°Low9°Autumn colorOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- NovemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh12°Low4°Cold, quietNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- DecemberClear5 rainy daysHigh10°Low1°Cold, lightsDecemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, lights
Average daily high and low in Albarracín, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Albarracín
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 42%
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- Chance of rain
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Albarracín
09:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today16°0°0%Monday: Clear. High 16°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue8°-2°20%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 8°, Low -2°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Wed11°-5°12%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 11°, Low -5°. Chance of rain 12%.
- Thu11°0°20%Thursday: Fog. High 11°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Fri13°-3°2%Friday: Cloudy. High 13°, Low -3°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sat12°1°18%Saturday: Rain. High 12°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 18%.
- Sun11°6°42%Sunday: Rain. High 11°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 42%.
Updated 06:44 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Teruelabout 40 min by carA Mudéjar tower town with a famous winter chill.
- Cuencaabout 1.5–2 hours by carHanging houses over a gorge, in the neighboring province.Read the guide
- Valenciaabout 2.25 hours by roadA city of beaches and paella to pair with the hills.Read the guide
Before you go to Albarracín
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Rules for Albarracín, checked
- Spain is in the Schengen Area. Check your entry requirements on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (exteriores.gob.es) before you fly.Source
- Non-EU travelers are fingerprinted and photographed at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's EES page for the current rules.
- The Pinares de Rodeno is a protected landscape, so check with the Albarracín town hall before you climb nearby.
Plan around Albarracín
Cities, regions and entry rules for visitors
Read the guideAragónEbro valley, Teruel hills and the Pyrenees
Read the guideCuencaHanging houses in the next province over
Read the guideValenciaThe nearest big city, about 2.25 hours by road
Read the guideGetting around SpainWhen a car is worth it and when trains win
Read the guideAlbarracín FAQ
Is Albarracín worth visiting?
Yes, if you like medieval villages and quiet lanes. It is small, so one night is enough. Skip it if you have only a rushed day, since the drive from Valencia or Zaragoza is long.
How do you get to Albarracín without a car?
With difficulty. Buses from Teruel and Valencia are limited, so check timetables first. Most visitors drive, or join a tour from Valencia, Madrid or Zaragoza.
How long do you need in Albarracín?
Half a day covers the lanes and walls; a night adds the quiet hours and a sunset on the ramparts. Two days let you see the rock art in the sierra.
When is the best time to visit Albarracín?
May, June, September and October for mild days and clear light. Winter is cold, with frost and occasional snow, while July and August bring warm days and busy weekends.
Can you visit Albarracín from Madrid in a day?
It is about 3 hours each way by road, so a day trip is tiring. A night in the village, or a stop on the way between Madrid and Valencia, works better.