Alquézar is one of the most beautiful towns in Spain, and just a stroll through its streets will help you understand why. This medieval village, located in the heart of the Sierra de Guara, boasts a unique historical heritage and natural surroundings. Here we tell you about the must-see places in Alquézar.

La Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor is the soul of Alquézar and its most recognizable image. It stands on the site of an ancient 9th-century Arab castle, from which the town takes its name (al-Qasr, “the fortress”). After the Christian reconquest, the site was transformed into a highly important religious and defensive complex, with strategic and spiritual functions.

Its interior houses a Romanesque cloister, unique in Aragon, decorated with frescoes depicting biblical scenes and the lives of saints. Also noteworthy are its Gothic church, the main altarpiece, the Baroque organ, and the former sacristy. From the exterior courtyard and battlements, there are spectacular views of the Vero River canyon and the entire natural setting of the Somontano.

We recommend visiting it at your leisure or on a guided tour so you don’t miss a thing.

This small ethnological museum is perfect for understanding what rural life was like in the Somontano region. It’s a perfectly preserved traditional house, with antique objects, utensils, and original furniture. An ideal stop for families and those interested in discovering the area’s popular culture.

Getting lost in the old town of Alquézar is like stepping back hundreds of years. Its narrow cobbled streets, stone arches, houses with flower-filled balconies… There are many corners steeped in history. Don’t forget to visit the Plaza Mayor and observe the details of every place you walk through so you don’t miss a thing.

The Church of San Miguel is located at the beginning of the town, just before entering the village streets, and is an example of Aragonese Baroque architecture. Although it is less visited than the collegiate church, its interior houses interesting altarpieces and a serene atmosphere that is well worth exploring.

The town has several natural and urban viewpoints from which to contemplate the landscape of the Vero Canyon and the rock formations of the Sierra de Guara. The best times to enjoy these views are at sunrise or sunset. Two of the most notable are the viewpoint next to the Collegiate Church and the Sonrisa del Viento viewpoint, where you can see all of Alquézar from above.

Although the Pasarelas de Alquézar, also known as the Pasarelas del Río Vero, are an activity in themselves, they offer spectacular views from the high points of the town. You can observe part of the route from the upper entrance to the trail or from several viewpoints in the town center. This provides a unique perspective on Alquézar’s integration with its natural surroundings.

Alquézar is full of magical little corners: ancient fountains, niches in the facades, old gates, stone coats of arms, medieval cisterns… It also has small chapels, a bell tower, old wash houses, and remains of walls. All surrounded by a protected landscape steeped in history.

We encourage you to come and be amazed by this unique medieval village in the heart of the Sierra de Guara.