Alcaniz

Alcaniz is the capital of of Low Aragon. The town belongs to the route of the tambour, named after a two week festival characterised by drum playing. When approaching Alcaniz, two buildings are visible above the rest, namely the castle and the church. The town lies on the river Guadalope, and similar to Teruel, enjoys considerable Mudejar influences.

The Castle

The Castle of Los Calatravos stands on top of the hill of Cumbre de Cerro Pui-Pinos. In centuries gone by, the castle defended the town from its excellent observational position. Martin the Humane, who was the King of Aragon and Catalonia died there. However, in the 18th century the castle was converted to an Argonese palace by Prince Philip. The castle was once the headquarters of the Order of Calatrava in the 12th century. This building has now been converted to a Parador Hotel.

The Church

The second building is the Colegiatia de Santa Maria. This church may be found on the sloping Plaza de Espana and is the proud owner of a Gothic tower and Baroque facade.

The Maestragzgo Landscape

From the image above the arid landscape is something to behold.

Cuisine

Alcaniz is famous for its cheeses, its long pork sausages and partridge in brine.

Parador de Alcaniz

 

Links to Articles of Interest:

Catalonia as a Holiday Destination.
Away from the usual tourist spots, Spain is blessed with many beautiful secluded towns. Teruel is a small quaint Spanish town that lies in the heart of the Mudejor region of Catalonia. The town is high up in the landscape of Aragon and a pleasant place to visit for a day out or part of two day tour including Alcaniz.
read more ... Catalonia as a Holiday Destination

The Parador Hotel Chain, Spain
The Parador hotel chain prides itself on its high quality of service.The cuisine of each Parador is based on the local delicacies of the region in which it is set.The decor of a Parador typically includes tapestries, antiques, and paintings.
read more ... The Parador Spanish Hotel Chain

The Costa del Azahar
The Costa del Azahar literally means 'the orange blossom coast'. In simple terms, the region is lies approximately 140km south of Barcelona.
read more ... The Costa del Azahar

Castellon
If the thought of getting off the main spanish tourist route appeals to you, why not visit the interiror of Castellon.
read more ... Castellon