The province of Teruel hides interesting and beautiful natural treasures that you can discover by van. Located in the autonomous community of Aragon in the eastern part of the Iberian Peninsula, it is surrounded by unique landscapes both in the Spanish orography and anywhere else in the world. In addition to the capital, which stands out for its Mudejar architecture, around it there are villages and enclaves that will remain etched in your mind forever. An ideal option to explore with your van for a few days.
Getaway by van through Teruel
This provincial capital is our first stop. It is a small town full of great treasures of Mudejar architecture. Some of them hold the title of World Heritage Site, awarded by Unesco. Three towers are located in different parts of the city and are linked to churches: the church of San Pedro, the church of San Martín and the church of El Salvador. Similarly, the roof of the cathedral of Santa María de Mediavilla stands out as one of the most important medieval wooden constructions in the world. Another tourist attraction you should visit is the famous mausoleum of the lovers of Teruel, where in addition to seeing the tombs sculpted by the sculptor Juan de Avalos y Taborda, you will learn in detail the story of the lovers.
Route in van through Albarracín
About 37 kilometers from the capital is this charming town in Teruel: Albarracín. It is surrounded by a wall and is located on a small mountainous elevation at the foot of which is the Guadalaviar river. It is an authentic medieval village to enjoy in peace and quiet. The City Council organizes guided tours if you wish to learn more about its history. There is also a small circular route around the river that will allow you to get to know the privileged natural environment that surrounds the town.
Protected Landscape of the Rodeno Pine Forest
When you get into this place with your van you will be surprised by the amount of pines or resineros rodeno pines that grow without rhyme or reason on orange or clay-colored rocky forms. This tree species owes its name to this place, but it is not the only striking thing about this place. Along the way you will appreciate thousands of nooks and crannies and routes to explore, as well as cave paintings that our ancestors painted thousands of years ago. Access to this ancestral art is available for everyone to contemplate these scenes of daily life in another era, hunting, gathering, rituals, etc.
Camper route through Frías de Albarracín and the source of the Tajo river.
The source of the Tagus River, the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula, is in the Montes Universales, about 10 kilometers from the town of Frías de Albarracín. It is worth stopping at this point where three provinces converge: Teruel, Cuenca and Guadalajara. Throughout this area, you can stop at any time, enjoy the scenery and take some of the trails in the surrounding area.
Calomarde and its surroundings
Without leaving the Sierra de Albarracín and in the same area, you can leave behind the village of Frías de Albarracín and head towards Calomarde. From here you have two interesting options. On the one hand, you can do the Barranco de la Hoz route, which is conditioned to do it comfortably and, on the other hand, you can approach the Molino Viejo waterfall or Batida waterfall. A striking waterfall of about 20 meters high, which can also be reached in total comfort.