The most beautiful medieval towns in Spain

That Spain hides a huge cultural and architectural heritage is no secret, but what many people do not know is that our country can boast of hosting some of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe. In Hard Hobbit To Break We have told you about many of them, but today we want to list some of the best.

Castles, walls, monasteries, stately palaces, narrow and cobbled streets, bridges, squares ... These are just some of the charms that you can find in the medieval villas that we show you below. Do you want to join us? We assure you that you will not regret it!

Besalú, Girona

First of all, we want to talk about Besalú, one of the most medieval towns surprising from all over Europe. Located in the province of Girona, and more specifically in the region of La Garrotxa, it stands out for its castle, the monastery of Sant Pere, the Casa Cornellà, the church of Sant Viçens and, of course, the Old Bridge.

Ronda, Malaga

From Catalonia we moved to Malaga, where Ronda is located, a wonderful town whose urban area is divided by the gorge Tajo del Ronda, which is more than 150 meters deep. In its old town, of medieval layout, you can find Arab reminiscences.

Santillana del Mar, Cantabria

In Cantabria is Santillana del Mar, a beautiful medieval town that developed around the Collegiate Church of Santa María. But beyond the religious building, the town highlights its towers defensive and its Renaissance palaces. In fact, it is one of the most relevant historical sites in Cantabria.

Albarracín, Teruel

A town that cannot be missing from the list is Albarracín, whose old town has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest. They surprise their enclosure fortified, its steep streets and the main square, in addition to the viewpoint located in the Town Hall, the Cathedral of El Salvador and the Episcopal Palace.

Aínsa, Huesca

Nor can you miss the Aínsa list, a medieval town of Huesca declared a Historic-Artistic Site that is characterized by having a uniform old town and crowded with houses, although also harmonious. We also have to mention The Collegiate Church and the castle compound, which preserves practically all the walls.

Peratallada, Girona

We return to the province of Girona to tell you about Peratallada, a medieval town in Baix Empordà that houses one of the best ensembles of medieval architecture Empordà. Its castle-fortress stands out, which preserves the walls, the palace and the tower in good condition.

Olite, Navarra

The only town in Navarra that appears on the list is Olite, a town that hides Gothic and Roman vestiges in its walled fence, although the splendor of the medieval court of Carlos III can be seen in its castle-palace. The churches of Santa María and San Pedro also stand out.

Pedraza, Segovia

From Navarra we moved to Segovia, where we found Pedraza, a town that was declared a Monumental Complex in 1951. One of its great attractions is its Plaza Mayor, one of the most beautiful in Castilla y León. Also, you will love its streets cobblestone and their emblazoned houses.

La Alberca, Salamanca

We could not forget La Alberca, in Salamanca, the first town in Spain declared a National Historic Monument. Highlights its Main Square, that continues being the center of the social life of the town.

Morella, Castellón

Finally, we want to talk about Morella, a fantastic example of a city gothic. Declared a Site of Cultural Interest, this town has a wonderful castle, medieval walls, remarkable churches and different buildings that are worth visiting, such as the Casa de la Villa, the Ciurana houses or the Hospital, among many others.

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